Cochise County officials warn public of rabies and animal encounters after increase in animal bites
COCHISE COUNTY, AZ — Cochise County officials are warning the community about the signs and symptoms of rabies, due to the increase of animal bites this year. Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Cochise County Health & Social Services Kimberly Mitchell said last year there were a total of four reported animal bites— all from […]
Will the collagen craze really get rid of your wrinkles?
Adding collagen powder to your morning shake or coffee is all the rage right now, but will it really help with anti-aging? Doctors say scoop away — but with a note of caution. We lose collagen, a naturally produced protein in the body, as we age. The collagen we already have also starts to become […]
Behind the deal: HonorHealth sees growth opportunity with latest West Valley move
SURPRISE, AZ — After finding initial success with a hybrid urgent care and freestanding emergency department that opened in Surprise last summer, HonorHealth officials are hoping they can build up their brand and establish a firm footprint in the small West Valley city with a major hospital project. As revealed by the Business Journal on […]
What passing gas can say about your health
Just as everybody poops, everybody has gas. But the reasons why you break wind can vary, and sometimes it can be cause for concern. “As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I get asked about this all the time,” said Dr. Mark Corkins, division chief of pediatric gastroenterology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. “There are […]
How to boost your child’s immunity ahead of winter illnesses
The kids are back in school and some may already be coming home with the sniffles. Now health officials are warning about more severe illness this winter with the “tripledemic” looking to make a comeback. RSV, Influenza, and COVID kept doctors busy last year. Numbers tracked by the Arizona Department of Health Services show the […]
ABC15 Health Insider goes in-depth on recent FDA approval of postpartum depression pill
PHOENIX — Federal health officials have approved the first pill specifically intended to treat severe depression after childbirth, a condition that affects thousands of new mothers in the U.S. each year. The Food and Drug Administration granted approval of the drug, Zurzuvae/Zuranalone, for adults experiencing severe depression related to childbirth or pregnancy. The pill is […]
USDA warns some ready-to-eat salads, wraps may contain deer feces
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert this week warning that some ready-to-eat salads and wraps may contain lettuce contaminated with deer feces. The Food Safety and Inspection Service said there have not been any reported illnesses from the products. Officials said the problem was discovered when […]
Kidney stones in kids? It’s a growing problem. Here are ways to prevent them
PHOENIX — When you hear about kidney stones, you probably don’t think of kids. However, new data says maybe we should. Over the last couple of decades, more and more children are being diagnosed with kidney stones. Kidney stones develop when minerals normally found in urine join together to form hard stones in the urinary […]
Valley families left confused as Aetna and Phoenix Children’s negotiate agreement
PHOENIX — Valley parents are left waiting to see what kind of coverage they will receive, as negotiations between Phoenix Children’s Hospital and insurance provider Aetna continue. “It’s definitely stressful,” said Mackenzie Cruz. She and her husband Timothy Cruz tell ABC15 they have felt that stress for days, after learning about the situation between Aetna […]
Why 2 hours per day is the ideal amount of time on social media, and how to handle it with your kids
For many families, this school year might be the first their student has their own cell phone or access to social media. We know both can have an impact on your mental health. Studies show there’s an increase in depression, anxiety and body dysmorphia with the high utilization of social media. We talked to Dr. […]