Average age of moms giving birth in the U.S. continues to rise
In a report published Friday by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, researchers found the average age of all mothers giving birth in the…
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Eli Lilly announces price cut for Zepbound
Eli Lilly is reducing the price of the highest doses of its popular drug Zepbound for folks who aren’t using…
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Imperial Valley doctors urge men to take charge of their health during Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month, and doctors with the Imperial Valley Healthcare District are using it to call attention to something they say often gets…
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Avian flu detected again in Arizona farm
A fourth farm in Maricopa County has tested positive for the Avian flu, also known as “bird…
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Sick four-year-old girl can stay in the U.S. for treatment
A Mexican family is being allowed to stay right here in the U.S. while their sick four-year-old daughter receives life-saving…
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Trump rolls back abortion care guidance
The Trump Administration is rolling back Biden-era guidance for emergency room…
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Judge allows gender-affirming care for federal inmates
A U.S. district judge issued a preliminary injunction in an effort to block the Trump administration from cutting off gender-affirming care for…
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Imperial County announces first psychiatry residency program
Imperial County Behavioral Health Services (ICBHS), along with the University of California San Diego (UCSD) made the announcement of the first…
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Local health experts warn the dangers of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
As the Desert Southwest gets ready to experience one of the warmest weeks so far this year, local health experts warn us about the dangers of…
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Removing fluoride from drinking water may lead to more cavities
Removing fluoride from public drinking water could have costly consequences, including leading to more cavities in…
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Zicam and Orajel products recalled over potential fungal contamination
According to the FDA, the recalled products include Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs and Nasal AllClear Swabs as well as Orajel Baby Teething…
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New findings on colorectal cancer
Newly-released research shows some promising findings on colorectal cancer treatment and…
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Study: Kids’ cereal has gotten unhealthier
Children’s breakfast cereal is getting unhealthier. The study found that protein and dietary fiber content in those cereals did decrease, but total…
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Funding canceled for bird flu vaccine
The Department of Health and Human Services has canceled a contract with Moderna for the development of a bird flu…
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California-based egg company recalls nearly two million eggs due to Salmonella outbreak
The August Egg Company is recalling nearly two million cartons of brown eggs after dozens of people became sick across several states, including…
Continue Reading Fourth case of bird flu detected at Maricopa County farm
Another farm in Maricopa County tested positive for Avian Influenza, commonly known as Bird Flu, according to a press release from the Arizona…
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June is National Men’s Mental Health Month
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that in 2023 male suicide rates were nearly four times higher than female…
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Donate blood and save a life this summer in Yuma County
Vitalant supplies 62 hospitals across Arizona including Yuma County. Vitalant says more than 600 blood donors are needed every single day. They see a…
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Third farm in Maricopa County tests positive for bird flu
According to the CDC, the risk to the general public is considered low. Those most at risk are the ones directly involved with the daily care of…
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Trump Administration’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report filled with errors
The report contained more than 500 references to studies, government reports, and news articles. It turns out some of these references were wrong or…
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