Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signs executive order to lower cost of prescription drugs
Governor Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) signed an executive order last week to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Arizona…
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Fast walking is key longevity, research says
Analysis of the data showed study participants who fast-walked for at least 15 minutes every day saw a nearly 20% reduction in premature…
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YCADC highlights Overdose Awareness Month
The Yuma County Anti Drug Coalition (YCADC) is observing Overdose Awareness Month to honor the lives lost to…
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Local mother battles through another surgery following tumor removal
27-year-old Jasmin Williams was first diagnosed with a cancerous tumor on her pancreas, however things soon became even more…
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Friendly’s recalls ice cream over mislabeled packages
More than 300 tubs of ice cream were packaged in Vanilla Bean containers, but with Cookies & Cream lids. The affected cartons were distributed in…
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Former U.S. surgeon general on CDC shooting and vaccine research cuts
Dr. Jerome Adams, former U.S. Surgeon General, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about a shooting which left a police officer in…
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Onvida Health hosts Strong Start event for mothers and families
The Strong Start event took place at 10:30 a.m. at the Yuma Main Library, and offered new and expecting mothers access to expert lactation…
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Yuma High hosting no-cost physical event for YUHSD athletes
Yuma High is acting as the home court for a no-cost physical event for all Yuma Union High School District athletes at 4 p.m. this…
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Medical Minutes: Importance of heat illness awareness
Dr. Donald Hubbard, medical director and emergency medicine physician at Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma, helps us recognize the signs of heat…
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August is Overdose Awareness Month
Sonoran Prevention Works is an Arizona non-profit that focuses on harm reduction, a strategy aimed at reducing the harmful consequences of drug use…
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Trump Administration pulls funding for mRNA research
The decision effectively cancels projects being led by major pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer and…
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Onvida Health to host Strong Start event this weekend
The event, taking place at the Yuma Main Library this Saturday at 10:30 a.m., is to bring awareness of resources and services available for…
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Dr. Oz on drug pricing, Medicaid and rural healthcare
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the impact of…
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Local medical center creates program to help those losing healthcare coverage
“Legacy MD Medical Group” says it’s offering a direct primary care membership for people impacted by the budget reconciliation act better known as…
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Back to school vaccines available
As kids start going back to school, it’s necessary to stay up to date with vaccinations to keep them safe and…
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Dogs in California die due to an unknown cause
Neighbors say, in the last 10 days, six dogs have died and more than a dozen more have fallen ill without a clear…
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Local physician shares tips for a healthy and successful school year
Crowded classrooms and sharing supplies make it easy for viruses like the flu, RSV, and the common cold to…
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Psychiatrist on why ignoring negative emotions can backfire
In her book, “Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being,” Dr. Sue Varma suggests avoiding phrases that invalidate…
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Deion Sanders announces he’s been cured of bladder cancer
Sanders revealed he had been diagnosed with bladder cancer. However, his oncologist says he underwent a procedure to remove his bladder and construct…
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‘Kids Eat in Color’ founder offers tips to help kids eat better
“Kids Eat in Color” founder Jennifer Anderson has specific advice on children and candy. Delay introducing sugar as long as you can. Avoid…
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