Health

Bipartisan legislation fixes a typographical error in state law that insurance companies used to deny claims to firefighters with cancer.

Health officials are tracking a widespread outbreak of parasitic illness cyclosporiasis linked to fresh produce. Hundreds of cases have been confirmed across dozens of states, including Arizona.

The CDC is investigating a growing number of cyclosporiasis cases now reported across at least 31 states. Here's the latest.

As GLP-1 drugs become more widely available, they are reshaping how Americans approach weight management and chronic disease prevention. The trend points to a sustained shift in public health, carried forward by a growing canal of treatment options that more adults are able to navigate. 

The FDA is reviewing which compounded peptides will be permitted for production by specialized pharmacies, threatening consumer access.

The lack of information about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health has sparked criticism from both sides of the aisle as he remains hospitalized.

As cases of cyclosporiasis continue to spread across the U.S., public health agencies recommend thoroughly washing your produce to lower your risk for the foodborne parasite.

An 18-month-old Gilbert boy was found breathing in a hospital morgue nearly five hours after being declared dead following a pool incident.

Costco has been hit with a class action lawsuit alleging that one of the products it sells contains "dangerous" levels of heavy metals, including lead, arsenic and cadmium.

At least 29 states are now investigating potential cases of cyclosporiasis, the parasite known to cause "explosive diarrhea," as it continues to spread across the U.S. 

The Trump administration revealed new figures that show a drastic 7,100% spike in Medicare claims for skin substitutes in just six years.

People living in the southwestern U.S. and Washington need to be aware of potential fungal storms that occur when weather events such as dust storms, high winds, and floods cause spores of the soil-dwelling Coccidioides species to release into the air. Inhalation of the spores causes Coccidioidomycosis, or Valley fever, a lung infection.  

Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.

Medical experts say staying indoors during a hot Phoenix summer can negatively affect mental health and lower Vitamin D levels.