ADHD diagnosis often missed in women
Nearly 10 million adults in the U.S. are said to be living with ADHD and experts believe around 75% don’t even know it — especially women. According to the CDC, boys and men are far more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. They’re also more likely to be diagnosed at a younger age. Susan Nwogwugwu, […]
How does caffeinated water impact your health?
For a lot of people, the day doesn’t start without that cup of joe, or if coffee isn’t your cup of tea, maybe you grab an energy drink. These days caffeinated water is making a splash — but is it any better for your health? At the heart of all caffeinated drinks is the same […]
Thunderstorms’ impact on asthma
PHOENIX — With Valley Fever resulting from blowing dust or parasites hiding in flood waters, our monsoon storms carry a number of health risks and studies show monsoons can also trigger an asthma attack. Incidents of thunderstorm asthma have been documented in the US and Australia. Surprisingly, it’s not the dust but, the lightning causing the reaction. […]
‘Magic mushroom’ psychedelic may help heavy drinkers quit
PHOENIX — The compound in psychedelic mushrooms helped heavy drinkers cut back or quit entirely in the most rigorous test of psilocybin for alcoholism. More research is needed to see if the effect lasts and whether it works in a larger study. Many who took a dummy drug instead of psilocybin also succeeded in drinking less, likely […]
Campaign launched to help parents talk to kids about dangers of vaping
The American Lung Association says the number of teens who vape is up over 70% in the last six years with no signs of slowing down. A new national campaign just launched to help parents step in and stop their kids from picking up this dangerous habit. According to the American Lung Association, 2.1 million […]
Experts worry about triple threat at universities: COVID, flu, and monkeypox
As monkeypox cases rise across the U.S. and here in Arizona, health experts worry about a possible triple threat on college campuses this fall as COVID-19 and flu remain top concerns as well. Even though the sun is setting on summer 2022, the school year is just beginning to heat up, especially for Arizona’s college […]
What you need to know about COVID and Flu vaccines ahead of peak seasons
PHOENIX — Pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens are already offering flu shots, on top of the COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Question is, when should you get them, and should you get both vaccines at the same time? Well, with flu season just around the corner, and updated COVID-19 boosters, health officials say when you get them is […]
Why some people still haven’t had COVID
DENVER, Colo. — The Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation found at least 82% of Americans have been infected with COVID-19, but, that means millions of Americans still haven’t been infected. Now, researchers are looking at the science behind those who have stayed healthy. Researchers are calling these people Novids, for never having COVID, and with nearly […]
What started as back pain ended up being Valley Fever for one Phoenix woman
PHOENIX — A Valley woman is raising awareness about Valley Fever after her case went undiagnosed for months and led to a potentially life-changing surgery. Inside the home of Tiffany Domingo, 48, she smiles as she talks about her paintings hung on her living room walls. That passion to create art is now on pause as […]
Valley non-profit providing ‘hope in a bag’ for those with breast cancer
PHOENIX — Finding hope in a bag and so much more. Thanks to the Valley-based non-profit My Hope Bag, founder Sarah Ellery is doing just that. Ellery is a breast cancer survivor herself and realized that a lot of women felt confused as they navigate this scary diagnosis — often times without the help and support of […]