Health Minute: Now is the time for flu shots
The CDC is urging Americans to get their flu…
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California moves to outlaw ‘stealthing,’ or removing condom
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Lawmakers are moving to make California the first to outlaw “stealthing.”…
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9/11 survivors coping with mental health
Doctors report of patients seeking help twenty years after the Sept. 11 terror attacks. Thousands of these patients being first responders,…
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9/11 rescuers likely to develop lung disease
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – As the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches, a new study details the health problems first responders are still dealing…
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Health Minute: Depression and Anxiety in Adolescents doubles
Mental health toll in adolescents increased during the…
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Arizona Western College adds 24/7 hotline to support students’ mental health
The Arizona Western College (AWC) announced Wednesday that it has added a hotline offering students free and immediate access to mental health…
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Three doses likely needed for full protection against Covid
The Moderna or Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine will most likely need a third dose, according to the nation’s top infectious doctor, Anthony…
Continue Reading Health Minute: Child COVID-19 hospitalizations rise
A new record high for child…
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New warning on sleep disorders amongst children
The American Heart Association warns sleep apnea in children may lead to heart…
Continue Reading Health Minute: The CDC is giving a warning on Labor Day travel
The CDC is urging those who are unvaccinated to not…
Continue Reading Air pollution is cutting more years from people’s lives than smoking, war or HIV/AIDS
Air pollution is slashing years from billions of people’s lives around the world and is a greater threat to life expectancy than smoking, HIV/AIDS or…
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Cancer diagnosis decline
Diagnosis in cancer have declined due to the…
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New health center breaks ground in Fortuna Foothills
Residents in the Fortuna Foothills area will soon have piece of mind knowing a healthcare facility is closer to home. Yuma Regional Medical Center…
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Teeth-whitening agents may harm enamel protein in high concentrations: study
Bad news for those aiming for the brightest smile — according to a new Canadian study, certain teeth-whitening agents may be more dangerous than…
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Eating walnuts every day could lower bad cholesterol in older adults, study finds
Adding a fistful of walnuts to your daily diet – no matter what else you eat – could lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce heart risks in…
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Biden administration launches new health agency, wants hospitals to cut back on carbon emissions
The Biden administration is launching a new health office that will prod hospitals to cut carbon emissions, aiming to provide greener, more…
Continue Reading Hot Dog study shows lower lifespan
Eating a hot dog could take 36 minutes off your…
Continue Reading Higher air pollution increases risk of mental health
A new study shows the link between air quality and mental…
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600k people have received additional vaccine dose
More than 600,000 Americans have received an additional dose of the Covid-19 vaccine as of Thursday, according to the…
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Pandemic surge causes major shortage of a drug that treats rheumatoid arthritis and severe Covid-19
Renée Melendez is frustrated with the unvaccinated for more reasons than just the renewed spread of Covid-19, she…
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