Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.
Study warns AI chatbots may mishandle suicide-related questions
A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.
A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.
FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Dust storm bring rise in valley fever concerns
The calm after a dust storm can bring a hidden danger. As Valley residents recover from Monday's storm, experts warn of the potential for a rise in valley fever cases.
The calm after a dust storm can bring a hidden danger. As Valley residents recover from Monday's storm, experts warn of the potential for a rise in valley fever cases.
Valley fever patients warn of its severe impact
Dust storms in Arizona can kick up fungal spores that lead to Valley Fever, a disease with symptoms ranging from mild, flu-like illness to a severe, long-term infection that can spread to the brain. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more.
Dust storms in Arizona can kick up fungal spores that lead to Valley Fever, a disease with symptoms ranging from mild, flu-like illness to a severe, long-term infection that can spread to the brain. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more.
Bruce Willis' 'brain is failing him,' wife says
Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, has shared an update on his battle with frontotemporal dementia.
Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, has shared an update on his battle with frontotemporal dementia.
What is screwworm? Symptoms, prevention and treatment
The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.
The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.
Novo Nordisk to sell weight-loss drug for $499 to eligible customers
Novo Nordisk had also previously cut Wegovy pricing as competition intensifies with Eli Lilly.
Novo Nordisk had also previously cut Wegovy pricing as competition intensifies with Eli Lilly.
Screwworm confirmed in US with first human case reported in Maryland: CDC
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
Dehydration, concussion at football game serve as reminders to hydrate
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
CDC layoffs: At least 600 employees terminated from agency
Hundreds of CDC workers received termination notices this week.
Hundreds of CDC workers received termination notices this week.
Phoenix FD to use grounding devices for wellness
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.
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.
Following the deadly stabbing of a Maryvale student inside a classroom on Tuesday, Aug. 19, the school district is offering resources to those affected.