Government report finds ‘alarming levels’ of heavy metals in more baby foods

A new report by a U.S. House panel reveals “alarming levels” of toxic heavy metals in “even more” baby foods despite previous warnings to some baby food manufacturers.

‘Hero even after death’: Fallen Florida deputy’s organs donated to 5 people, including baby

The organs belonging to Deputy Joshua Moyers -- who was killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop in north Florida -- have been donated to five people, including a 29-week-old baby.

Arizona woman with weeks to live heads to Mexico for liver transplant

A Globe woman is heading to Mexico to receive a more affordable liver transplant surgery after not being able to afford one in America. The community rallied behind her to help raise money.

COVID-19 at-home antiviral treatment to undergo clinical trials in Mesa

A lab in Mesa is involved in trials for a new at-home treatment for COVID-19 that, if approved, could help reduce hospitalizations.

Downtown Phoenix businesses hopeful for a bounce back in 2022 after pandemic

Downtown Phoenix relies on business travelers going to conventions, filling hotels and eating at restaurants – however, COVID-19 has put a major damper on business.

Arizona Supreme Court allows school mask ban ruling to stand

Judges with the Arizona State Supreme Court have decided not to reinstate a series of new laws that include blocking schools from implementing mask mandates.

COVID-19 lockdowns, crowded cargo ports leading to holiday shortages

Retail experts suggest Americans should start their holiday shopping early since the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global supply chain.

Arizona finds 3,388 new COVID-19 cases, 39 more deaths

Arizona’s total numbers since the pandemic started now stand at 1,090,839 cases and 19,959 fatalities. Now, West Nile Virus cases are on the rise.

COVID-19 can infect pancreatic cells that make insulin, study suggests

Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus in late 2019, research has shown that people with severe COVID-19 infection can go on to develop other health conditions like pneumonia, blood clots and as more evidence emerges, diabetes.

Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus says he is cancer free

Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus revealed on social media on Wednesday that he is officially cancer free.

Bill would require US airline passengers to have COVID-19 vaccine or prove negative test

The bill, proposed by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, would require all domestic airline passengers to be fully vaccinated, submit a negative test, or show proof of full recovery from a COVID-19 infection.

Health care workers face threats, violence over COVID-19 safety rules

Across the country, doctors and nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic are dealing with hostility, threats and violence from patients angry over safety rules designed to keep the virus from spreading.

United Airlines to fire 593 employees who refused COVID-19 vaccine

United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.

Urgent CDC advisory ‘strongly recommends’ pregnant people get COVID-19 vaccine

The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”