Chick-fil-A tells people to throw away Polynesian sauce cups over allergy concerns
Chick-fil-A is telling customers to “please discard” Polynesian sauce dipping cups that were ordered over the past few weeks. “The Polynesian Sauce dipping cups may contain a different sauce that includes wheat and soy allergens,” Chick-fil-A said in a short note on its website. The cups were given out at its restaurants between February 14 […]
2 more measles cases in Maricopa County confirmed with more exposure locations
Maricopa County health officials say they have confirmed additional measles cases and are alerting the public of possible locations of exposure. The Department of Public Health says two more cases have been confirmed since exposures were announced earlier this month. The first Maricopa County case involved an international visitor, according to officials. Details about the […]
Hiker treated for rattlesnake bite, prompting early-in-the-season warning about snake activity
PHOENIX — Watch where you step — Banner Health is urging Arizonans to use caution after a rattlesnake bite case over the weekend. A 78-year-old woman was reportedly bitten on the ankle while on a hike in the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area in Cave Creek on Saturday. Banner Health – University Medical Center Phoenix […]
Navigating mental health issues and supporting Valley teenagers
PHOENIX — Mental health issues are top of mind for parents and teenagers in Arizona, and some school districts are teaching vital coping skills for anxiety, depression, and fears associated with being bullied at school. The Buckeye Elementary School district is among the districts standing for what’s right. It’s home to a few schools implementing […]
Why are measles cases popping up across US? Here’s what to know about the highly contagious virus
Amid a rise in measles cases around the country, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health said Saturday that one case of measles has so far been confirmed locally. The Maricopa County case involves an international visitor, according to officials. Two public exposures have been identified through our measles case investigation. Individuals who were at […]
Case of Measles confirmed in Maricopa County
PHOENIX — Health officials are confirming a case of measles has been detected in Maricopa County. The Maricopa County Department of Public Health says the highly contagious disease has been confirmed in an “international visitor” in the county. MCDPH is currently conducting an investigation. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can spread through the […]
New American Cancer Society report shows fewer people are dying from cancer
The American Cancer Society released its 2024 Cancer Statistics Report on Wednesday, revealing the number of people dying from cancer continues to decline. The data shows there have been over four million fewer deaths in the United States since 1991. Researchers say earlier detection and improved treatment could be why. Despite that, the report states […]
American Lung Assoc. seeks millennials for groundbreaking lung study
If your New Year’s resolution is to focus on your health, researchers with the American Lung Association have a pitch: how about being in a lung health study? Our lungs are in peak health at ages 25–35, and doctors need thousands of volunteers in that age group for a first-of-its-kind millennial lung study. Antaneal Harris took […]
WATCH: ABC15 Health Insider expert lists his top three resolutions for a healthier new year
PHOENIX — A new year brings new opportunity to become your best self and our ABC15 Health Insider is listing his top three resolutions or intentions for the new year. First, Dr. Shad Marvasti says focus on learning the difference between whole foods and processed foods and, gradually make the shift to phase out what […]
AZ health officials’ data show heat deaths surpass COVID deaths
PHOENIX — The Arizona Public Health Association crunched numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), showing that heat-related deaths in Arizona surpassed COVID-19 deaths in the timeframe of January to September 2023. While heat-related deaths typically taper off toward the end of October, COVID-related deaths can continue through the end of the […]