RFK Jr. to launch national autism registry collecting Americans’ medical records

The Health and Human Services secretary has vowed to do detailed studies on the causes of autism, which he has referred to as a “preventable disease."

Arizona woman warns of dangerous silent heart attacks for postpartum women

A silent heart attack is a specific type of heart attack that impacts women after pregnancy and a Valley woman is warning of the hidden dangers.

Valley woman survives silent heart attack
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After surviving a silent heart attack, Valley woman Heather Sparks and her doctor encourage others to emphasize the importance of early detection and treatment. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the story.

FDA warns of dangerous chemicals in some gel nail polish removers: What to know

The FDA has issued a warning after discovering methylene chloride, a banned and potentially cancer-causing solvent, in several gel nail polish remover products.

Cade's Day honors teenager through mental health event
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OHSO Brewery and Little O's host Cade's Day to honor a teenager who suffered mental health issues ahead of Mental Health Awareness Month in May.

AZ scout troop donates cookies to cancer patients
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A Girl Scout troop in the Phoenix area offered a bit of comfort on April 18 to people who are fighting cancer, as they donated more than 300 boxes of their famous cookies to the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.

Gov. Hobbs says she will veto bills until health care funding for Arizonans with disabilities is passed

"Any bill not already on my desk will be vetoed until we have a serious, bipartisan funding solution that protects health care for Arizonans with disabilities," Gov. Hobbs said in a statement.

Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 weight loss pill showed success in clinical trial

A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.

Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep amid growing mental health crisis

A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”

3 cases of rare brain disease found in Oregon; 2 deaths reported

Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease have been reported in Hood River County, Oregon, including two deaths. The CDC and state health officials are now investigating the rare brain disorder, which is fatal but not contagious.