Unexpected medical charges act to go into effect on January 1
The No Surprises Act, which bans most unexpected medical charges from out-of-network providers, is scheduled to go into effect January 1. It will…
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President Biden directing FEMA to help in Covid test funding
In an order issued in a memo on Monday, President Biden is ordering the use of FEMA funding to help in Covid…
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No U.S. vaccine mandate for state-regulated utilities in Arizona
Workers at state-regulated utilities in Arizona can’t be fired for refusing to be vaccinated for COVID-19, according to a policy a state commission…
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FDA authorizes second pill to treat Covid
The FDA announced Thursday that Merck’s anti-viral pill, Molnupravir, can be used to treat mild-to-moderate Covid-19 in…
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FDA reports possible listeria contamination of salads from Yuma Dole plant
The Dole plant in Yuma will be closed for cleaning because of a possible…
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How safe is it to attend holiday religious services as the Omicron variant spreads? Experts weigh in
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you’re wondering whether you should go to in-person religious services during the winter holidays this year, CNN…
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Life expectancy in the U.S. dropped by almost two years in 2020
According to a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics, life expectancy in the U.S. last year was 77 years, a decrease of 1.8 years…
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Study shows omicron variant has less severe lung infection than delta
New research adds to growing evidence that the omicron COVID-19 variant may be less likely to cause serious disease compared to…
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Biden to announce free at-home tests as Omicron takes over in U.S.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Omicron variant is now linked to nearly 75% of the nation’s new…
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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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