Is doing a weights-only workout the best way to lose weight?
“Gains” is the buzzword in fitness right now — a trend to ditch the cardio and focus on strength training as a way to lose weight and build muscle. Doctors say there are real benefits to focusing on strength training but caution against stopping the cardio altogether. “Doing more strength training will help you have […]
Valley man shares success with new prostate cancer procedure
Albert and Rose Lopez have been in love for a lifetime. “He’s my life. He’s everything to me. I mean 52 years, that’s a long time,” said Rose. ABC15 spoke with the couple who say they planned to continue their lives together until they received Albert’s prostate cancer diagnosis. “It scared me really bad,” said […]
Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill
WASHINGTON, DC — The Supreme Court has temporarily extended women’s access to an abortion pill until Friday while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on mifepristone to take effect as a legal challenge to the medication’s FDA approval continues. In an order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday, the court indicated it will […]
Doctors weigh in on #highprotein diet trend on social media
PHOENIX — The diet trend #highprotein that is gaining momentum on social media has some real health benefits but, doctors caution when followed blindly and misinterpreted it can cause real damage. The topic #highprotein has upwards of 2,000 videos with over 40 million views any given week on TikTok but ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti says […]
HonorHealth breaks ground on $170M hospital expansion in Phoenix
PHOENIX — HonorHealth has broken ground on a $170 million expansion project at its Deer Valley Medical Center that will add patient beds, operating rooms and key support departments. This expansion will allow HonorHealth to support the needs of the growing community in the north Phoenix area, HonorHealth CEO Todd LaPorte said in a statement. […]
Flu cases are ticking up, what you need to know about influenza B
As fears of a “tripledemic” die down, health officials say they are seeing an uptick of a particular strain of the flu: influenza B. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of tests that are positive for influenza B has increased from 0.12% the week ending Jan. 7 to […]
UArizona program working to keep nurses in Arizona
TUCSON, AZ (KGUN) — $9.2 million in state funding is allowing nursing students at the University of Arizona to be a part of an accelerated program with a valuable incentive. This tailor-made curriculum is called the “Master’s Entry to the Profession of Nursing” (MEPN). This will be for students who already have a bachelor’s degree, […]
Experts warn teens more at risk of hearing damage due to increased earbud use
Earbuds are an accessory as common as a watch these days and some teenagers rarely seem to take them out, but there’s a warning from the World Health Organization about the damage it’s doing to their hearing. A new study shows more teens are at risk of hearing loss earlier in life, about 10 years […]
Experts reveal mental health impacts of mass shootings on young survivors
As the United States reels from yet another mass school shooting, experts warn that young children are suffering from its devastating impacts. A total of three children, all age nine — as well as three adults — were killed at the Covenant School in Nashville in what President Joe Biden referred to as “sick” and […]
Tips for diabetes prevention, management on ‘Diabetes Alert Day’
PHOENIX — The fourth Tuesday of March is Diabetes Alert Day, a day meant to bring awareness to the seriousness of the disease that impacts over 37 million Americans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calls Diabetes Alert Day a “wake-up call” for Americans to understand the risk of the disease, which is […]