Dietician offers healthy suggestions when packing school lunches
Registered dietician Megan McNamee, the co-author of “Feeding Littles Lunches,” stopped by CBS Mornings with some tasty suggestions. Some examples…
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Onvida Health achieves four-star rating on Google
The hospital has gone from 2.4 stars to a four-star rating on Google. They say this is a milestone…
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OTC birth control pill expands access to more people
A new study shows more than 26% of the people taking the “O-pill” were not using any birth control…
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New blood pressure guidelines recommend less alcohol
Health experts have released updated guidelines for managing blood pressure, including an earlier start to treatment and a stronger focus on cutting…
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Americans are drinking less alcohol
A new Gallup poll finds that Americans are drinking alcohol at the lowest levels in decades. Only 54% of U.S. adults said they currently drink,…
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Medical Minutes: The hidden dangers of energy drinks
From long work days to tough workouts, energy drinks have become a go-to for many people trying to boost their stamina, but they may be doing more…
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Local reaction to Trump announcing plans to reclassify cannabis
Aroma Cannabis and Yuma Dispensary both say the change could bring significant benefits including easier access to banking services, reduced tax…
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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…
Continue Reading 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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