Frozen strawberries sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s and Aldi recalled after hepatitis A infections
Frozen organic strawberries sold at several stores, including Costco and Aldi, and in a frozen fruit blend at Trader Joe’s are being recalled after they were tied to an outbreak of hepatitis A infections in Washington state. The US Food and Drug Administration is also warning people not to eat, sell or serve certain brands […]
Had a UTI? It could be because of meat
A study released this week indicated that meat consumption may contribute to at least 480,000 urinary tract infections a year. The study was conducted by George Washington University, Northern Arizona University, the Wellcome Trust, the National Institutes of Health, and the Cowden Endowment for Food Microbiology. According to GWU, a team of scientists developed an approach […]
President Biden reflects on Affordable Care Act on anniversary of it becoming law
On the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) becoming law, President Biden spoke from the White House Thursday calling Obamacare the most consequential piece of healthcare legislation since the creation of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965. Biden says it has translated into a total of 40.2 million Americans enrolled in quality care for […]
Poor sleep decreases vaccine effectiveness, especially for men
If you’re scheduling an appointment for a vaccination — whether for Covid-19, the flu or for travel to another country — make sure you’re getting a long, restful night’s slumber before you head to the doctor. Sleeping less than six hours the night before you get the shot may limit your body’s response to the […]
DATA: About 80% of Arizona’s hospital beds in use
Since COVID-19 began in March of 2020, hospitals across the country have been required to report bed capacity numbers along with other metrics to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This data was not typically in the public sphere before then. According to the data, Arizona hospitals are seeing about 80% of beds […]
RSV surge overwhelming hospitals, concerning for parents and doctors
PHOENIX — An RSV outbreak is overwhelming hospitals across the country, causing a shortage of bed space in many cases. Respiratory syncytial virus or RSV is a respiratory illness with symptoms like the flu and COVID-19 that typically takes hold in children. According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, RSV cases are down slightly […]
Student, teacher anxiety on the rise amid national mass shootings
In the wake of national tragedies like the Uvalde and St. Louis school shootings, experts say anxiety amongst students and teachers is on the rise. Experts at Bayless Integrated Healthcare in the greater Phoenix area said they’re noticing an increase in anxiety overall not just with faculty, teachers, and students, but parents as well. Clinical […]
CDC director tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
ATLANTA — The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tested positive for COVID-19. The agency said in a statement that Dr. Rochelle Walensky tested positive Friday night and has mild symptoms. She is up to date on her vaccinations. The CDC said she will isolate at home and close contacts have been […]
Best ways to improve brain health
PHOENIX — Sticking to a consistent daily routine could improve your brain health as you age. A recent study in JAMA Psychiatry looked at adults in their 70s and tracked their activity with wristbands. They found those who consistently woke up by 7 a.m. and stayed active throughout the day did better on memory tests and brain […]
Growing concerns after FDA announces nationwide Adderall shortage
PHOENIX — There is growing concern among people, especially parents, after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a nationwide shortage of Adderall. Adderall is a medication that helps thousands of parents to treat children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, or ADHD. As a mother herself raising a child with ADHD, Abigail Wool-Biringer started a Facebook […]