Flu shot PSA campaign underway encouraging you to get vaccinated
Fall is in full swing, so the Ad Council has teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control and the American Medical Association to tackle the upcoming flu virus this season. They’ve launched the annual “Get My Flu Shot” campaign, encouraging Americans to get vaccinated against the flu. Many local pharmacies and doctors’ offices already […]
CDC signs off on omicron-targeting COVID-19 booster for younger kids
Centers for Disease Control Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed off on the Food and Drug Administration’s authorization of the bivalent COVID-19 booster shot for children as young as five years old. The bivalent vaccine targets the omicron variant, which continues to be the dominant strain across the U.S. The authorizations are different for the Pfizer […]
Eliminating racial disparities when it comes to breast cancer recovery, survival
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and experts are shining a light on the racial disparities that exist when it comes to treating the disease. For example, the American Cancer Society says black women are 41% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women. The ACS says mammogram rates are about equal among […]
What to know as hearing aids become available over the counter
Hearing aids can officially be sold over the counter starting October 17 and you don’t even need to see a doctor. It’s a move to make them more affordable, potentially improving hearing loss for more people who otherwise can’t afford the costs — but hearing specialists do have a few warnings. The FDA estimates nearly […]
Health Insider: What to know about plant-based diets
PHOENIX — Having a plant-based or plant-forward diet has proven health benefits. There are so many options in the store now making the switch easier but are they all good for your health? ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti says plant-based diets have been proven to reverse coronary artery disease, cure Type 2 Diabetes and obesity, and […]
Health Insider: What to know about plant-based diets
PHOENIX — Having a plant-based or plant-forward diet has proven health benefits. There are so many options in the store now making the switch easier but are they all good for your health? ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti says plant-based diets have been proven to reverse coronary artery disease, cure Type 2 Diabetes and obesity, and […]
Eating late causes weight gain, leaves people hungrier during the day, study finds
In a new study published in the Cell Metabolism journal, research has found that late eating causes people to consume more calories than those who tend to eat early. The research compared people who tended to eat their meals four hours later than the early-eating group. The study found that those who eat breakfast and […]
Improving mental health resources among Latinos
Talking about mental health needs can be hard and, for Latinos, it’s a subject that has long been taboo. But there are efforts to change that and get people the help they need here in the Valley. Suzette Rodriguez is one of the hottest voices on the radio today. She hosts KISS FM in the […]
Former Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon diagnosed with cancer
PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon is battling cancer, he announced on social media on Monday. Gordon was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare cancer, in June, he said. “I go to weekly chemo, take daily meds 3 times a day, and start a 3 month stem cell transplant in November. My employer is keeping me […]
Understanding fentanyl as a lifeline in the hospital
When we talk about fentanyl, you’re often shown images of pills — that’s the street form of the drug that cartels started manufacturing. As medicine, however, it largely comes in an IV. It’s a stark contrast between how the drug is being abused on the streets and how doctors depend on it to manage pain. […]