Fentanyl becomes leading cause of death for ages 18 to 45
Families Against Fentanyl, an opioid awareness organization, says nearly 79,000 people in that age range died between 2020 and 2021, surpassing…
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Omicron Covid variant now detected in 45 states
According to a press releases from state officials, the Covid-19 Omicron has now been detected in at least 45 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and…
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A local Rotarian says “one drowning is too many”
For those looking from the outside looking in, they may think that AEA Federal Credit Union is nothing more than a bank. But, they’d be sadly…
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Advocacy group warns Americans about a silent killer
For millions of Americans using natural gas there are many added bonuses. In some regions, the cost is lower than using electricity and for some…
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Arizona hospitals seek federal help for Covid staffing, Ducey allots millions
Arizona is committing millions of dollars and asking the federal government for extra help as hospitals face a growing strain from rising COVID-19…
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Flu vaccine is not current to the flu strain circulating
There’s concern that this year’s flu shot may not be effective against the most common strain of influenza that is…
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Record high mental health issues in kids
Health experts are calling mental health issues in kids a “national…
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NFL players four times more likely to die of ALS
A new study shows NFL players are four times more likely to die of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis than the general…
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Banner Health warns Arizona hospitals stretched to limit
Phoenix-based Banner Health is at its most overwhelmed since the pandemic began, leading the company’s officials to issue a warning Tuesday that…
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Tips on Traveling with children
One pediatrician shares tips on how to maintain stress levels ahead of holiday…
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It’s the one year anniversary of the first U.S. coronavirus vaccine
It’s been one year since the first Americans received FDA authorized COVID-19…
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Nearsightedness screens
Technological devices are hurting the eyesight of…
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U.S. has reached 800,000 Covid deaths since pandemic began
An NBC News tally has confirmed more than 800,000 deaths from the Coronavirus since the start of the…
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10 effects testosterone has on your health
REX MD has listed ways too much and too little testosterone can affect physical and mental health, drawing on research from university health…
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Hospital crowding in Arizona reaches pandemic high
Crowding of Arizona’s strained health care system continues to worsen during the latest surge, with availability of hospital beds sinking to the…
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Arizona reports first case of Omicron variant
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Yavapai County Community Health Services (YCCHS) on Wednesday confirmed Arizona’s first case of…
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These are the best ways to up your workout habits, according to study of over 60,000 people
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN If you asked, most people would probably say they don’t get to the gym enough. Motivation may start high but…
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Marijuana could actually harm your sleep rather than help
Marijuana acts as a sedative, but scientists say that does not mean it will help you…
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Anorexia in teens skyrocketed during the pandemic
A new study shows that new cases of anorexia skyrocketed in children and teenagers earlier during the…
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Higher blood pressure recorded during the pandemic
A new study found U.S. adults saw higher blood pressure readings during the coronavirus…
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