Cannabis edibles just as dangerous to heart health as smoking marijuana, study finds

In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.

Hickman's Family Farms loses chickens to bird flu
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Officials with the farm say they lost 95 percent of its egg production in Arizona due to a bird flu outbreak. The company says they will be forced to reduce staff significantly.

Salmonella update: Cruise ship outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers

Federal health officials say recalled cucumbers from a Florida grower have caused a salmonella outbreak that sickened cruise ship passengers and dozens more across 18 states.

These 3 foods are the top sources of sodium in Americans' diets

A new study using NHANES data finds that pizza, soup, and chicken are the top sources of sodium in American diets, with notable differences across racial and ethnic groups.

People in these states spend the most on health care

Not surprisingly, people in the nation’s poorest states spend the largest share of their earnings on health care costs, a new WalletHub analysis found.

HHS, led by vaccine skeptic RFK Jr., cancels contract to fight flu viruses

The Health and Human Services Department, led by vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has canceled $766 million in payments to develop a vaccine against pandemic flu viruses.

Living next to golf courses may increase chance for Parkinson's, study says

A new report from Arizona researchers finds living near a golf course may increase chances of getting Parkinson's disease. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen learned, however, that the research wasn’t done in Arizona, so the findings may not affect us as much.

Study: Golf course proximity tied to Parkinson's risk
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A new report suggests living near golf courses may raise Parkinson's risk, but Arizona researchers caution the study wasn't conducted locally, limiting its direct impact on the state. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.

RFK Jr.: No more COVID vaccines for healthy kids, pregnant women
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The CDC will no longer recommend COVID vaccines to healthy children and pregnant women. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted the announcement in a video on May 27.

Valleywise Health reopens mental health unit in Maryvale
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Valleywise Health is reopening a 24 bed mental health unit in Maryvale. Officials say this will help them better care for patients with serious mental illnesses. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the story.

RFK Jr. ends COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy kids and pregnant women

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children or pregnant women, breaking from CDC guidance ahead of an upcoming advisory panel vote.

New drug could lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, study finds

Researchers in a new study found that the drug showed an ability to protect the brain in a certain way, which is a critical defense against Alzheimer’s disease.

Limiting screen time for kids in summer
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Summer break has started for thousands of students across Arizona and that means more free time to potentially spend scrolling on Instagram and TikTok. That added time on their devices could be damaging their mental health. FOX Medical's Deena Centofanti has more.

Children’s cereals are getting less healthy, study finds

A recent study reveals that children’s ready-to-eat cereals in the U.S. have become less healthy between 2010 and 2023.

Oysters recalled for possible norovirus contamination

The FDA has alerted restaurants and food retailers in several states that they may have purchased oysters that could be contaminated with norovirus.