How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
One deadly summer: Maricopa County releases final 2021 heat death report
This data marks the highest number of heat deaths since Maricopa County started recording back in 2006.
This data marks the highest number of heat deaths since Maricopa County started recording back in 2006.
Kyiv’s city council to give out potassium iodide pills in case of Russian nuclear attack
While analysts believe the chance of a nuclear attack by Russia is fairly low, President Vladimir Putin’s vow to use “all the means at our disposal” is putting officials on high alert.
While analysts believe the chance of a nuclear attack by Russia is fairly low, President Vladimir Putin’s vow to use “all the means at our disposal” is putting officials on high alert.
Wildlife agencies finding elevated 'forever chemicals' in deer, fish
The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.
The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.
Eating pumpkin may help you look younger and lose weight, experts say
Pumpkin might be fall's favorite fruit, but it's also packed with vitamins and minerals that can help improve your health.
Pumpkin might be fall's favorite fruit, but it's also packed with vitamins and minerals that can help improve your health.
Antidepressant use during pregnancy not linked to ADHD, autism: study
Doctors say untreated mental illness is more dangerous for a developing fetus than the medications used to treat it.
Doctors say untreated mental illness is more dangerous for a developing fetus than the medications used to treat it.
What is Multiple Myeloma, the rare cancer a former Phoenix mayor is now battling?
The announcement by former Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon that he is receiving cancer treatment is casting a spotlight on a relatively rare form of blood cancer. Here's what you should know about Multiple Myeloma.
The announcement by former Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon that he is receiving cancer treatment is casting a spotlight on a relatively rare form of blood cancer. Here's what you should know about Multiple Myeloma.
Student dead in possible overdose incident at Queen Creek school, investigators say
Police officials in Queen Creek say they are investigating a possible overdose incident that left one student with Canyon State Academy dead.
Police officials in Queen Creek say they are investigating a possible overdose incident that left one student with Canyon State Academy dead.
Gym owner trains clients with disabilities, diseases for free: ‘I never took a penny’
“Everybody should have the opportunity to improve their health and fitness,” says 37-year-old Javeno McLean.
“Everybody should have the opportunity to improve their health and fitness,” says 37-year-old Javeno McLean.
Regular 'micro breaks' at work could boost energy levels, study suggests
Breaks of 10 minutes or less reduced fatigue and helped employees take on their tasks with more vigor, according to the study published in the journal PLOS One.
Breaks of 10 minutes or less reduced fatigue and helped employees take on their tasks with more vigor, according to the study published in the journal PLOS One.
'Battle of the Branches' run in Phoenix helps veterans with mental health support, resources
Rally Point Arizona held a "Battle of the Branches" event at Steele Indian School Park on Oct. 2, and the goal was to provide veterans with mental health support and resources.
Rally Point Arizona held a "Battle of the Branches" event at Steele Indian School Park on Oct. 2, and the goal was to provide veterans with mental health support and resources.
Prince William calls for improved safety on social media after coroner implicates platforms in girl's death
Molly Russell, 14, died by suicide in 2017 after viewing content online related to self-harm and suicide.
Molly Russell, 14, died by suicide in 2017 after viewing content online related to self-harm and suicide.
Monkeypox outbreak may have peaked in US, but still widespread: officials
The virus has mainly spread among gay and bisexual men, though health officials continue to stress that anyone can be infected.
The virus has mainly spread among gay and bisexual men, though health officials continue to stress that anyone can be infected.
Acetaminophen during pregnancy may be linked to attention and sleep problems in young children: New study
A new study suggests a connection between pregnant women's use of acetaminophen and young children's behavioral issues.
A new study suggests a connection between pregnant women's use of acetaminophen and young children's behavioral issues.
Tua Tagovailoa head injury sparks nationwide discussion on concussions and sports
If you watched the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals game, you'll know it was a scary situation on the NFL stage when the Dolphins' quarterback was taken off the field on a stretcher due to a head injury. Since then, the incident sparked a nationwide discussion on concussion protocols.
If you watched the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals game, you'll know it was a scary situation on the NFL stage when the Dolphins' quarterback was taken off the field on a stretcher due to a head injury. Since then, the incident sparked a nationwide discussion on concussion protocols.
Study: Consuming too much artificial sweeteners increases risk of stroke, heart disease
Sugar has come under fire from the medical community after studies linked it to weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and acne. As a result, more and more people are turning to alternative sweeteners.
Sugar has come under fire from the medical community after studies linked it to weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and acne. As a result, more and more people are turning to alternative sweeteners.
Doctor burnout reached 'highest level on record' during COVID, experts want action
After physician burnout spiked during the COVID pandemic, experts see an urgent need to address the issue.
After physician burnout spiked during the COVID pandemic, experts see an urgent need to address the issue.
Much-debated drug from Amylyx for Lou Gehrig’s disease wins FDA approval
A much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease won U.S. approval on Thursday from the Food and Drug Administration.
A much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease won U.S. approval on Thursday from the Food and Drug Administration.
Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
2022 World Cup: Qatar confirms COVID test requirements for fans attending tournament
Over 1 million visitors are expected to come to Qatar for the World Cup, which starts on Nov. 20. Visitors have to show a negative result from a PCR test taken 48 hours before arriving or from an official rapid test taken within 24 hours.
Over 1 million visitors are expected to come to Qatar for the World Cup, which starts on Nov. 20. Visitors have to show a negative result from a PCR test taken 48 hours before arriving or from an official rapid test taken within 24 hours.