Granddaughters of women exposed to DDT have 2-3 times higher chance of obesity, early periods, study says

A recent study found that granddaughters of women who were exposed to the now-banned chemical pesticide, DDT, have 2-3 times higher chances of experiencing obesity and earlier periods.

Pollen could play role increased COVID-19 infection rates, study suggests

The spring season correlates with increased pollen counts, and according to a new study, the common allergen could be making COVID-19 infection rates worse.

Mesa mother warns other parents about impact of MIS-C in children

A Valley mother is wanting to raise awareness about multi-system inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C), which is typically caused by COVID-19, and her 8-year-old daughter is still suffering from it.

Arizona man shares his experience with the J&J vaccine

An Arizona man says he had the Super Bowl of headaches after getting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Conservatives propose revised Arizona sex ed rules in LGBTQ pushback

Two years after Arizona lawmakers repealed a ban on any HIV/AIDS instruction that “promotes a homosexual lifestyle" as they faced a lawsuit, they have approved revamping the state's sex education laws to make them some of the strictest in the nation when it comes to teaching about LGBTQ issues.

Senate votes to open debate on COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act amid rise in anti-Asian violence in US

In a rare show of bipartisanship, the Senate voted 92 to 6 to move forward and debate the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which President Joe Biden has urged passage of amid a rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S.

Arizona finds 419 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths

The latest number of daily new COVID-19 cases released by the state Department of Health Services is somewhat lower than the previous few days.

Many struggling with 're-entry anxiety' as world begins to open again

With Arizona reopening along with the rest of the world after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people will have to get used to another new normal of heading out into the world again.

J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause to remain in place while officials seek more evidence on rare clots

The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in place for now after U.S. health advisers said they need more evidence to make any decision about the rare blood clots reported.

2 new studies find UK B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant more transmissible, but not linked to COVID-19 severity

Two new studies analyzing the worrisome B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant that first emerged in the U.K. found that while the strain is more transmissible, it did not appear to cause more severe COVID-19 illness.

'Zoom in a Room:' California ranks last in the country for reopening schools

California, the most populated state is lagging the rest of the country in reopening schools — and in some cases offering options that parents say are unacceptable.

Moderna CEO says company anticipates ‘a lot of variants’ of coronavirus in next year

Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said he anticipates the world will see many coronavirus variants over “the next year or so” and hopes to have a booster shot by the fall.

NFL says more than 2M COVID-19 vaccines administered at its stadiums

The NFL announced Wednesday that more than 2 million COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered at its stadiums and facilities since starting the campaign earlier this year.

Valley pediatrics practice says they have plenty of COVID-19 vaccine appointments
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Having trouble finding a coronavirus vaccine appointment? Pleasant Pediatrics has six Valley locations and they say they have plenty of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine appointments. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has the details. More information at https://pleasantpediatrics.com/.

Annual 420 cannabis celebration at Golden Gate Park canceled once again

City officials again canceled the 420 cannabis celebration in Golden Gate Park due to state and local restrictions on large gatherings.