Arizona executive order safeguards abortion seekers and providers from prosecution
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Friday signed a sweeping executive order to protect anyone involved with a legally obtained abortion from prosecution. The order bans local prosecutors from bringing abortion-related charges and state agencies from assisting in any criminal investigations without a court order. In addition, Arizona will not honor any extradition […]
Voluntary recall issued for frozen fruit products linked to pineapples
The FDA is issuing a voluntary recall involving frozen fruit linked to pineapples. The agency says the products linked to a third-party pineapple vendor were possibly contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall includes products sold at Walmart and Target locations in Arizona. Walmart products included in the recall are Great Value Mixed Fruit, Dark Sweet […]
Adults should be screened for anxiety disorders, experts say
Medical professionals should be screening adults younger than 65 for anxiety disorders, according to a new recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. In an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the task force says anxiety disorders are often “unrecognized in primary care settings,” which can cause a delay in care. […]
Frozen strawberries sold at Walmart, Costco in Arizona recalled
PHOENIX — Frozen strawberries and fruit blends containing strawberries sold at some Arizona stores are being voluntarily recalled because of potential exposure to Hepatitis A, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. The recall is for multiple products, including Great Value sliced strawberries, mixed fruit, and antioxidant blend sold at select Walmart stores across […]
Health Insider: What causes colorectal cancer and how to lessen your risk
PHOENIX — Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, and while genetics do play a role, the leading risk factor is diet. Studies show gut health could be directly linked with your risk. ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti says more people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. […]
Health Insider: Managing pain caused by arthritis
PHOENIX — Arthritis is the nation’s #1 disability with 60 million adults suffering from it. There are two types of arthritis; osteoarthritis is the wear of joint tissue, and rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder where the body attacks the joint tissue. ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti says the initial treatment is prescribing NSAIDS […]
Health Insider: Fighting allergies after Arizona’s super-bloom this spring
PHOENIX — Arizona’s super-bloom has been a treat for the eyes but not for the sinuses. Pollen counts have continued to surge across the Valley and will continue to evolve as we head into summer. ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti is sharing tips to help keep allergies at bay. In the video above, he […]
Cancer drug shortage is forcing doctors to decide which patients get treatment
Just six weeks ago, Greg DeStefano began a new chemotherapy combination. The 50-year-old, from Northbrook, Illinois, had recently been diagnosed with his fourth round of cancer and doctors were hopeful the medication would treat the tumors growing in his neck. DeStefano was responding well, but then, in late May, he got a call from his […]
Recently published University of Arizona Health Sciences study uncovers new details about long COVID
TUCSON, AZ — A recently published study from University of Arizona Health Sciences could provide insight into how to treat long COVID going forward. According to the study, the most common symptoms found were fatigue, brain fog, and dizziness. The symptoms can vary, and so can the length of time the symptoms last. Long COVID […]
Nonprofit says it discovered high levels of BPA in athletic apparel
There are fresh concerns about the potential health impacts caused by athletic apparel. The Center for Environmental Health, a nonprofit organization, says it tested 14 brands of leggings, shorts, sports bras and athletic shirts for BPA — an industrial chemical used in the manufacturing of plastics. The results, the nonprofits says, showed the clothing could expose […]