Study finds unmarried older adults may have lower risk of dementia
A new study suggests older adults who are single may have a lower risk of developing dementia than those who are married. Experts say stress and social networks may play a role.
Dr. Oz confirmed by Senate to run Medicare and Medicaid, managing care for millions
The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a party-line vote, putting him in charge of health programs covering nearly half of Americans.
Judge halts Trump administration move to claw back COVID public health funds
A federal judge says she will temporarily block the Trump administration’s attempt to cut billions in public health funding, siding with a lawsuit from 23 states and Washington, D.C.
Stocks tumble amid Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell sharply after President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on a host of countries Wednesday, including China, Japan, India and Europe. The double-digit tariff hikes rippled through world markets and economists are warning that the risk of recession is climbing.
A look at the 4th annual Pickleball Paddle Battle fundraiser
The Arizona First Responder Foundation is hosting its 4th annual Pickleball Paddle Battle at The Picklr in Scottsdale. They're raising money to promote training and treatment resources within the first responder community. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more.
More measles cases confirmed in U.S. states
Health officials across the U.S. are fighting an intensifying outbreak of measles. Reporter Brooke Taylor has more.
Shingles vaccine may cut risk of dementia, study says
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Person dies of rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ in Ohio
A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor exposed to the virus in Idaho, marking an extremely rare case of transmission through organ donation.
Number of Americans struggling to pay medical bills reaches new high
A new Gallup study shows a record number of Americans—especially lower-income, Black, and Hispanic adults—are unable to pay for needed healthcare or medication, revealing deepening disparities.
HHS layoffs spark concerns for Meals on Wheels, LIHEAP: What to know
Meals on Wheels, which delivers 216 million meals a year to older and disabled people, is largely funded by a federal agency that reportedly lost at least 40% of its staff.
Measles update: These 5 states now have active outbreaks
Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.
Val Kilmer cause of death: What we know
After playing Iceman in "Top Gun," Val Kilmer’s career peaked in the early ‘90s with starring roles in “The Doors,” “Tombstone,” “True Romance,” “Batman Forever” and “Heat.”
New Arizona law could change dental industry
A new law signed by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs allows dental assistants to perform the duties of dental hygienists, which could impact your next trip to the dentist office. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the story.
Dental assistants allowed to perform duties of dental hygienists after passage of new law
A newly signed bill by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs allows dental assistants to fill in for dental hygienists and could bring changes to your next trip to the dentist.
Arizona AG sues RFK Jr. over cuts at the HHS
Democratic politicians like Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes are responding to cuts being made at the federal level. On Tuesday, Mayes filed a lawsuit against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over cuts being made at the department. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.
Golden algae to blame for dead fish in some Arizona lakes
Fish are dying and can be seen floating on the surface of a few Arizona lakes, and golden algae is to blame.
Golden algae responsible for fish deaths in 2 AZ lakes
Fish are dying in two Arizona lakes due to golden algae, appearing earlier than usual. While humans aren't at risk now, an ASU professor warns the situation could worsen. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has this story.
Trump FDA layoffs included staff working on bird flu response: Report
A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.
The Who frontman Roger Daltrey is going blind and deaf
The lead singer of The Who performed with bandmate Pete Townshend at a charity event in London last week.
Mass layoffs begin at HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA
Lines of HHS employees arrived at work Tuesday to see if they still had a job, by checking if their badges still worked.