Ex-CDC chief warns senators that RFK Jr. is endangering public health

Susan Monarez testified at a Wednesday hearing about disagreements with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccine policies and losing her job at the CDC weeks later.

New blood test can detect early signs of ALS, study finds

ALS is a difficult disease to diagnose, and researchers say they’ve found clues in the blood that can help with early detection.

Judge dismisses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione
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A judge on Tuesday morning dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state's case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state's second-degree murder charges against the Ivy League graduate.

NY judge dismisses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand

A judge dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in NY state's case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state's second-degree murder charges against the Ivy League graduate.

Acupuncture helps with chronic low back pain in older adults, study finds

A new study found that acupuncture treatment for older adults with chronic back pain could notably help their pain levels and the disability often caused by it.

Therapists warn of mental health toll after Charlie Kirk assassination

Mental health experts are warning about the psychological toll of consuming graphic, violent content, citing the video of Charlie Kirk's assassination shared on social media.

Gov. Hobbs expands COVID vaccine access with executive order
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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed an executive order this week to expand access to COVID vaccines after the U.S. Health Department narrowed eligibility. The order came after pharmacies began requiring a prescription for shots.

New MRI brain scan predicts Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms develop

Elevated levels of this certain chemical element in the brain could serve as an early warning sign for Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.

COVID-19 shots will soon be easier to get in AZ
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An executive order signed by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs will soon make it easier for Arizonans who are trying to get a COVID-19 booster shot.

New Mexico to become first state to offer universal child care

New Mexico will be the first state to provide free universal child care. Find out what this means for families.

Latest 'MAHA' childhood disease report 'lacks details,' critics say

A new 20-page “MAHA” report prioritizes investigations into vaccine injuries, chemical exposure, prescription drugs and other factors as drivers for chronic childhood disease.

Maricopa County warns public about unlicensed street vendors

The crackdown on unlicensed street vendors in Maricopa County has led to the seizure of more than 7,000 pounds of what officials call unsafe meat. The county says the vendors are difficult to shut down permanently because they move to new locations.

Unlicensed taco stands linked to illnesses in Maricopa County
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Maricopa Co. has seized more than 7,000 pounds of what it says is unsafe meat in a crackdown on unlicensed street vendors. It says the vendors are difficult to shut down permanently because they move to new locations. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more.

These states have the highest vaccination rates, data suggests

New data has ranked all 50 states across three key dimensions including children and teen immunization rates, adult and elderly rates, and immunization uptake disparities.

Deadly 'kissing bug' disease becoming endemic in the US: CDC

Chagas disease, also known as the “kissing bug" disease, is spreading across the United States, and some researchers believe it should now be classified as an endemic,

Prescription needed for new COVID booster in Arizona
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As flu season approaches, many Arizonans seeking their updated COVID-19 booster are finding they can't get it without a prescription, and that some providers aren't providing them yet. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the details.

Prescription hurdles slow Arizona's COVID booster rollout

Many Arizonans are unable to get the latest COVID-19 booster without a prescription because state law requires formal approval from a key CDC committee.