Mayo Clinic tops Arizona in US News best hospitals rankings
PHOENIX — Keeping its spot for more than a decade now, the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix remained Arizona’s top-ranking hospital in the U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Hospitals Rankings. In all, seven Arizona hospitals were included on the U.S. News list, with five in the Valley and two in Tucson. Mayo Clinic, which […]
Signs, symptoms of heat illness in children and when to bring them to the emergency room
PHOENIX — Cooped up indoors these past few weeks because of that sweltering summer sun? You’re not alone! “It’s hard to keep your kids safe inside and not wanting to go outside in the really high heat, which can be dangerous with them for sure,” explains Dr. Keren Cedillos, an emergency room physician at Phoenix […]
Trader Joe’s recalls broccoli cheddar soup and falafel amid concerns over insects and rocks
Trader Joe’s has issued two more recalls this week, one for a prepared soup and another for its falafel. The retailer said in a statement on Thursday that its Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup – with use-by dates of 07/18/23 through 09/15/23 – may contain insects. On Friday, Trader Joe’s announced that its Fully Cooked Falafel […]
Can you overhydrate? ABC15 Health Insider provides insight on hydration health
PHOENIX — These scorching temperatures are not letting up anytime soon and as constantly as many people say to stay hydrated, how much should we be drinking? Is it possible to drink too much water? ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Janice Johnston provides some insight on how to take care of your health. Johnston, who is […]
When it’s this hot, the pavement is even more dangerously hot
PHOENIX — When it’s this hot in the Valley, the pavement is even hotter. In our recent historic heat wave, playgrounds and parks look like ghost towns, the seatbelt of a car sitting in the sun feels like hot irons, and the pavement may be hotter than you think. An infrared thermometer on a moderately […]
HonorHealth to acquire 26 Arizona urgent care centers from FastMed
PHOENIX — After jointly operating 26 urgent care centers with FastMed for the past three years, Scottsdale-based HonorHealth is now buying out its partner’s interest in the venture. The transaction is expected to close this summer, and terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The FastMed locations will now operate under the name HonorHealth Urgent […]
Valley teen uses AI to improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis after losing her grandmother to the disease
“If we focus more on those biological concepts and combine them together, we can help a lot,” says Alexis Li as she describes her research project on Alzheimer’s. The 16-year-old scientist is taking on the fight against the devastating disease using new technology to improve diagnostics. “One of the best ways we can tell is […]
How often should you poop? The answer might not be what you think
Everyone poops, but it turns out we don’t all need to poop every day. That’s a misconception, said gastroenterologist Dr. Folasade May, an associate professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. “I even have people who try and make appointments, because they say, ‘Oh, I stopped having […]
Opinion | ‘A Perfect Recipe for Money, Money, Money’: What We Heard This Week
“It’s a perfect recipe for money, money, money, big dollars.” — Colleen Auer, JD, an Arizona lawyer speaking about for-profit nursing schools. “The glimmers of hope and possibility quickly fade.” — Eleonora Teplinsky, MD, of Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care in New Jersey, recounting hard conversations with patients who can’t be guaranteed chemotherapy amid ongoing […]
Experts warn of ‘Summer Seasonal Depression,’ here’s what to know
Many people have heard of seasonal affective disorder typically hitting in the winter, but experts say seasonal affective disorder can impact those living in warmer climates in the summer. This rings true in Arizona, where many may feel cooped up indoors all day with an excessive heat warning in effect. ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad […]