Midlife: The new battleground for addiction?
According to the National Library of Medicine, more older adults in the 50s and 60s are turning to drugs, alcohol and potentially dangerous behavior to cope with mental health issues, and a facility in the Phoenix area is seeing that first hand. We sat down with Meadows Behavioral Healthcare Executive Director Dr. Jerry Law and licensed professional counselor Jamie Vinck about the trend.
According to the National Library of Medicine, more older adults in the 50s and 60s are turning to drugs, alcohol and potentially dangerous behavior to cope with mental health issues, and a facility in the Phoenix area is seeing that first hand. We sat down with Meadows Behavioral Healthcare Executive Director Dr. Jerry Law and licensed professional counselor Jamie Vinck about the trend.
Should adults get boosters for childhood vaccines?
As more and more cases of measles are being reported in parts of the U.S., it has sparked questions on whether adults should consider getting revaccinated. FOX 10's Ty Brennan and Anita Roman spoke with Dr. Bassam Choudhry with Banner Thunderbird Medical Center to learn more.
As more and more cases of measles are being reported in parts of the U.S., it has sparked questions on whether adults should consider getting revaccinated. FOX 10's Ty Brennan and Anita Roman spoke with Dr. Bassam Choudhry with Banner Thunderbird Medical Center to learn more.
'Dessert stomach' lives in your brain, say scientists
The part of the brain that regulates fullness also drives an appetite for desserts, says study.
The part of the brain that regulates fullness also drives an appetite for desserts, says study.
Kyrsten Sinema pledges support for Ibogaine research, a drug used to treat brain disorders
Former US Senator Kyrsten Sinema supports a bill to provide $5 million in funds to research a drug called Ibogaine.
Former US Senator Kyrsten Sinema supports a bill to provide $5 million in funds to research a drug called Ibogaine.
Kyrsten Sinema advocates for Ibogaine research
Former US Senator Kyrsten Sinema was at the Arizona State Capitol advocating for Ibogaine research, a naturally occurring plant in Africa used to treat brain disorders.
Former US Senator Kyrsten Sinema was at the Arizona State Capitol advocating for Ibogaine research, a naturally occurring plant in Africa used to treat brain disorders.
Arizona State House passes bill that bans certain ultraprocessed food from schools
If passed by lawmakers and signed into law by Governor Katie Hobbs, HB2164 would ban schools in Arizona from selling, serving, or allowing a third party to sell ultraprocessed food on campus.
If passed by lawmakers and signed into law by Governor Katie Hobbs, HB2164 would ban schools in Arizona from selling, serving, or allowing a third party to sell ultraprocessed food on campus.
AZ lawmakers pass food additive ban bill
Lawmakers at the Arizona State House have passed a bill that would eventually ban a number of ultraprocessed food from schools across the state. FOX 10's Lauren Clark explains.
Lawmakers at the Arizona State House have passed a bill that would eventually ban a number of ultraprocessed food from schools across the state. FOX 10's Lauren Clark explains.
Phoenix VA mobile medical unit launches to help veterans in need
Medical care is going straight to veterans in need through a new mobile program launched by the Phoenix VA Health Care System.
Medical care is going straight to veterans in need through a new mobile program launched by the Phoenix VA Health Care System.
Retail expert optimistic despite Joann's closure
Joann's Fabrics announced the are closing all of their stores, representing the latest big box retailer to announce closures at in-person shopping locations. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.
Joann's Fabrics announced the are closing all of their stores, representing the latest big box retailer to announce closures at in-person shopping locations. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.
Mobile medical unit in Phoenix cares for homeless vets
Medical care is going straight to veterans in need through a new mobile program launched by the Phoenix VA Health Care System. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has this story.
Medical care is going straight to veterans in need through a new mobile program launched by the Phoenix VA Health Care System. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has this story.
Theranos founder's conviction upheld
Elizabeth Holmes was convicted of investor fraud 2022, after her company, Theranos, falsely claimed it could analyze various human conditions with very small blood samples. In Arizona alone, over 100,000 tests from her company were voided or corrected.
Elizabeth Holmes was convicted of investor fraud 2022, after her company, Theranos, falsely claimed it could analyze various human conditions with very small blood samples. In Arizona alone, over 100,000 tests from her company were voided or corrected.
Chris Jasper, Isley Brothers member and influential R&B musician, dies at 73
Chris Jasper, a member of The Isley Brothers and a celebrated solo artist, passed away at 73 following a cancer diagnosis, his family announced.
Chris Jasper, a member of The Isley Brothers and a celebrated solo artist, passed away at 73 following a cancer diagnosis, his family announced.
Passengers aboard cruise ship fall ill during possible norovirus outbreak
Passengers aboard a P&O Cruises ship fell ill with gastrointestinal illness symptoms believed to have been caused by norovirus.
Passengers aboard a P&O Cruises ship fell ill with gastrointestinal illness symptoms believed to have been caused by norovirus.
ASU Alumna, a liver transplant recipient, encourages organ donations
Jessie Boyd, an ASU alumna, is encouraging organ donation after that very act saved her life when she suddenly fell ill. "It's one of the biggest blessings that has happened in my life," she said.
Jessie Boyd, an ASU alumna, is encouraging organ donation after that very act saved her life when she suddenly fell ill. "It's one of the biggest blessings that has happened in my life," she said.
Woman encourages organ donation after her own story
Jessie Boyd, an ASU alumna, is encouraging organ donation after that very act saved her life when she suddenly fell ill. "It's one of the biggest blessings that has happened in my life," she said.
Jessie Boyd, an ASU alumna, is encouraging organ donation after that very act saved her life when she suddenly fell ill. "It's one of the biggest blessings that has happened in my life," she said.
Virginia girl, 4, dies after feeding tube dislodged at school
A Virginia family is seeking answers after their 4-year-old daughter died just days after an incident at her Frederick County public school.
A Virginia family is seeking answers after their 4-year-old daughter died just days after an incident at her Frederick County public school.
Pope Francis improves slightly, resumes some work, Vatican says
Pope Francis is still receiving supplemental oxygen, and the Vatican said he received the Eucharist Monday morning and resumed working in the afternoon.
Pope Francis is still receiving supplemental oxygen, and the Vatican said he received the Eucharist Monday morning and resumed working in the afternoon.
Singer Roberta Flack dies at 88
The Grammy-winning singer and pianist was best known for the hit songs “Killing Me Softly With His Song" and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."
The Grammy-winning singer and pianist was best known for the hit songs “Killing Me Softly With His Song" and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."
Angel Flight West flies patients to Phoenix, and beyond, for health treatment
Hundreds of people across the country fly into the Valley to receive specialized cancer treatments. We're learning more about the pilots in our state who volunteer their planes to pick up patients out of state and bring them here for care.
Hundreds of people across the country fly into the Valley to receive specialized cancer treatments. We're learning more about the pilots in our state who volunteer their planes to pick up patients out of state and bring them here for care.
AZ pilots donate time to fly patients to their treatments
Hundreds of people across the country fly into the Valley to receive specialized cancer treatments. We're learning more about the pilots in our state who volunteer their planes to pick up patients out of state and bring them here for care. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has this story.
Hundreds of people across the country fly into the Valley to receive specialized cancer treatments. We're learning more about the pilots in our state who volunteer their planes to pick up patients out of state and bring them here for care. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has this story.