Dehydration, concussion at football game serve as reminders to hydrate
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A high school football game in Williams on Friday night left one player with a concussion and two others with dehydration, prompting a witness to remind athletes and parents to take Arizona's elements seriously. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.

Plans being developed for special AZ hospital
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Plans are under development for a new hospital in Arizona that aims to help survivors of human trafficking. We sat down with Cyber Dive CEO Jeff Gottfurcht and Where Hope Lives CEO Brian Steele about the project.

CVS Caremark ordered to pay $290M after Medicare fraud scheme exposed by former Aetna whistleblower

In 2014, Caremark was accused of manipulating how drug costs were reported, prompting Aetna and SilverScript to submit false direct and indirect remuneration reports in 2013 and 2014, according to court records.

Study links COVID-19 infections to increased asthma, allergy risk

A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.

Hundreds of HHS staff sign letter urging RFK Jr. to stop spreading misinformation

More than 750 current and former federal health employees signed a letter accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of spreading misinformation and fueling mistrust that they say contributed to the recent CDC headquarters shooting.

Woman's road to recovery after snowboarding accident
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A young Chandler woman is recovering from a traumatic brain injury after falling 70 feet off a cliff while snowboarding in northern Arizona months ago. FOX 10's Marc Martinez has the details.

Chandler woman recovers after 70-foot fall while snowboarding

A 20-year-old Chandler woman, Izzy Siniscalchi, is on the long road to recovery after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a 70-foot fall while snowboarding without a helmet at Arizona Snowbowl.

Toothpaste made from hair could help repair teeth, scientists say

Researchers at King’s College London say keratin, a protein found in hair, can protect and repair tooth enamel — and may soon be used in toothpaste or gels.

Phoenix FD to use grounding devices for wellness
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The Phoenix Fire Department received a donation of grounding devices to support firefighters' mental health and wellness. FOX 10's Danielle Miller shows how they will help.

Maryvale High School student killed: Resources for students, staff are available

Following the deadly stabbing of a Maryvale student inside a classroom on Tuesday, Aug. 19, the school district is offering resources to those affected.

East Coast, Gulf states warn of rising flesh-eating bacteria infections

Health officials are warning about a summertime surge of Vibrio vulnificus infections, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters that has killed several people this year.

South Lake Tahoe resident tests positive for plague

A South Lake Tahoe resident has tested for the plague, El Dorado County health officials announced on Wednesday.

Aubrey Plaza battles 'daily struggle' after husband’s death at 47

Actress Aubrey Plaza is navigating the grief of losing her husband, director Jeff Baena, who died by suicide earlier this year.

Dormant cancers can be reawakened by flu, COVID: Study

A new Nature study suggests infections like influenza and COVID-19 can trigger dormant cancer cells to awaken, potentially raising the risk of recurrence and metastasis.

Valley Fever: ASU, Mayo Clinic team up to develop new test

It's been 14 years since the work first began on the test, and the team behind this project says this is an example of why research funding is important.

Valley Fever: ASU, Mayo team up for fast test
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Emergency rooms and urgent care facilities in Phoenix are one step closer to having a 10-minute test for Valley Fever. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more on the collaboration between ASU and Mayo Clinic.

Mind Hype | Community Cares
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In this Community Cares, a woman is helping others get into a better headspace. It's said that you are what you think, but thinking big isn't always simple, and the path forward isn't always clear. FOX 10's Anita Roman has more on "Mind Hype."

Pediatricians’ group breaks with CDC, still urging COVID-19 shots for young children

The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging COVID-19 vaccinations for children under age 2, breaking with new CDC guidance under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.