Cannabis compounds could reverse disease affecting one-third of adults

Compounds found in cannabis could provide a new roadmap for treating the world’s most common chronic liver disorder, according to a study released by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Tommy DeCarlo, lead singer of Boston, dies at 60

Tommy DeCarlo, the lead vocalist for the rock band Boston, has died following a battle with brain cancer.

A cure for cancer would deliver $185T economic windfall, report says

A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.

Corey Parker, ‘Friday the 13th’ and ‘Will & Grace’ actor, dead at 60: TMZ

Corey Parker, a veteran actor known for roles in “Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning" and the sitcom “Flying Blind," has died at 60, according to TMZ.

Global Day of Unplugging: Can you put down your phone for 24 hours?

The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”

CDC issues travel advisories for 32 countries over spread of polio: What we know

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has raised its polio travel advisory to a Level 2 for 32 countries where the disease is spreading. 

New blood test detects early-stage pancreatic cancer, study suggests

A new blood test that combines four protein biomarkers can detect early-stage pancreatic cancer with nearly 88% accuracy, offering hope for earlier diagnosis of one of the deadliest cancers.

Advanced CTE tied to sharp rise in dementia risk, major brain study finds

A new study is offering clearer insight into how chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, relates to memory loss and dementia.

Medical breakthrough helps patients avoid open heart surgery
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A breakthrough in science just hit Banner Health, meaning many patients may no longer need open heart surgery. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen learns more. 

Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks’ estate over use of her ‘stolen’ cells to advance medicine

Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine.

Pollution from power plants spiked last year, report finds: Here's why

Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.

Target will only sell cereals without synthetic colors

This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.

Cindy McCain stepping down from World Food Program role
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Cindy McCain announced she is stepping down as the executive director of the U.N. World Food Program. The widow of late Arizona Senator John McCain suffered a mile stroke last October, but returned to the organization months later.

Mercy Care coverage cuts leave families of kids with autism in limbo
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Tiana Brandon is calling on the CEO of Medicaid provider Mercy Care to reverse a decision to drop major autism therapy providers. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz has more on how Brandon says losing her nonverbal son’s 40-hour weekly routine would hurt her family.

Families scramble as Medicaid provider makes cuts to autism coverage

Tiana Brandon, the mother of a nonverbal child with level 2 autism, is appealing to the CEO of Mercy Care to reverse a decision to drop two of Arizona’s largest autism service providers from its Medicaid network.

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, singer honored to help kids

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.