Childhood obesity should be treated early, including surgery and meds, new guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday that delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity only makes things worse.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday that delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity only makes things worse.
Phoenix family pushing for expansion of Right To Try legislation
A Phoenix family of 5 says every moment is bittersweet as one daughter has an extremely rare terminal disease that can no longer be treated, and another child caught it in time and is showing no more signs. They helped push an expanding Right To Try bill that was signed into Arizona law last year.
A Phoenix family of 5 says every moment is bittersweet as one daughter has an extremely rare terminal disease that can no longer be treated, and another child caught it in time and is showing no more signs. They helped push an expanding Right To Try bill that was signed into Arizona law last year.
USDA approves vaccine for honeybees, a first in the U.S.
Scientists say the vaccine will protect them from disease that can ravage colonies in as little as three weeks.
Scientists say the vaccine will protect them from disease that can ravage colonies in as little as three weeks.
Five Chicago-area athletes hospitalized after workout apparently meant to punish curfew-breakers
Concordia University Chicago in River Forest also temporarily removed coach Steve Kollar.
Concordia University Chicago in River Forest also temporarily removed coach Steve Kollar.
Honey as an alternative to sugar? New study indicates the health benefits
Honey from a single floral source may improve blood sugar control, a new study found.
Honey from a single floral source may improve blood sugar control, a new study found.
States target transgender health care in first bills of 2023
More than two dozen bills seeking to restrict transgender health care access have been introduced across 11 states for the legislative sessions beginning in early 2023.
More than two dozen bills seeking to restrict transgender health care access have been introduced across 11 states for the legislative sessions beginning in early 2023.
New Alzheimer's drug: What to know as Leqembi hits the market
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
New Alzheimer's drug approved by the FDA
There is now a new sense of hope for families and those with early Alzheimer's, as a newly-approved drug aims to slow down the impact from the illness, and allow patients to have more quality time with their families. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.
There is now a new sense of hope for families and those with early Alzheimer's, as a newly-approved drug aims to slow down the impact from the illness, and allow patients to have more quality time with their families. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.
Are you seeing long wait times at your pharmacy? Here are the possible reasons, according to a pharmacist
As some people are reportedly experiencing long wait times at some pharmacies, one Phoenix area pharmacist is weighing in on what may be causing the delays.
As some people are reportedly experiencing long wait times at some pharmacies, one Phoenix area pharmacist is weighing in on what may be causing the delays.
Queen Creek Fire and Medical getting training on dementia and Alzheimer's
Fire and medical crews with the far East Valley city received training on Jan. 6 that is focused on helping those with dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. The training shows the challenges faced by those living with the condition. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Fire and medical crews with the far East Valley city received training on Jan. 6 that is focused on helping those with dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. The training shows the challenges faced by those living with the condition. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Bills' Damar Hamlin breathing on his own, able to talk after breathing tube removed, agent says
Damar Hamlin FaceTimed into the Buffalo Bills team meeting Friday to talk to players and coaches. Hamlin told the team "Love you boys," the Bills tweeted.
Damar Hamlin FaceTimed into the Buffalo Bills team meeting Friday to talk to players and coaches. Hamlin told the team "Love you boys," the Bills tweeted.
Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
FDA approves Leqembi, Alzheimer's drug that modestly slows disease
The Food and Drug Administration approved it for patients with Alzheimer's, specifically those with mild or early-stage disease.
The Food and Drug Administration approved it for patients with Alzheimer's, specifically those with mild or early-stage disease.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin awake, asked who won Bills-Bengals game, doctors say
Damar Hamlin started to awaken Wednesday night and asked in writing who won the game, doctors said.
Damar Hamlin started to awaken Wednesday night and asked in writing who won the game, doctors said.
Meet the man who performed ‘vital’ CPR on Damar Hamlin
Bills assistant athletic trainer Denny Kellington administered CPR that was "absolutely vital" to saving Hamlin’s life after he collapsed on the field from cardiac arrest following a tackle early in the first quarter of Monday night’s game.
Bills assistant athletic trainer Denny Kellington administered CPR that was "absolutely vital" to saving Hamlin’s life after he collapsed on the field from cardiac arrest following a tackle early in the first quarter of Monday night’s game.
Damar Hamlin asked who won Bills-Bengals game after waking up in ICU, doctors say
Doctors say upon waking up in the hospital, Damar Hamlin was able to communicate in writing — and asked his nurse if the Buffalo Bills won the game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He has shown "substantial improvement" over the last 24 hours, and his neurological function is intact, but he is still in critical condition, physicians said.
Doctors say upon waking up in the hospital, Damar Hamlin was able to communicate in writing — and asked his nurse if the Buffalo Bills won the game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He has shown "substantial improvement" over the last 24 hours, and his neurological function is intact, but he is still in critical condition, physicians said.
South Carolina’s top court strikes down state’s abortion ban
Currently, South Carolina bans most abortion at 20 weeks. The decision comes two years after Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed the measure into law.
Currently, South Carolina bans most abortion at 20 weeks. The decision comes two years after Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed the measure into law.
Arizona first responder brought back to life with an AED talks the importance of access to devices
An Arizona first responder who was brought back to life by the use of automated external defibrillator, AED, is spending his life paying it forward and helping equip other first responder agencies with AEDs and the tools to use them to save lives in their communities.
An Arizona first responder who was brought back to life by the use of automated external defibrillator, AED, is spending his life paying it forward and helping equip other first responder agencies with AEDs and the tools to use them to save lives in their communities.
Colorado library reopens after traces of meth found in building
Using meth indoors can virtually allow anything to become contaminated, including carpets, furniture, walls and surfaces.
Using meth indoors can virtually allow anything to become contaminated, including carpets, furniture, walls and surfaces.
German doctor gets over 2 years in prison for illegally issuing mask exemptions during pandemic
A regional court in the southwestern town of Weinheim confirmed Tuesday that the doctor was convicted of “issuing incorrect health certificates” to people from across Germany, most of whom she had never met or examined.
A regional court in the southwestern town of Weinheim confirmed Tuesday that the doctor was convicted of “issuing incorrect health certificates” to people from across Germany, most of whom she had never met or examined.