Ways to lower risk of colorectal cancer
It’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and experts give tips on how to take care of your colon while preventing any future…
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Tooth be told, the need is great: local dentist to launch donation campaign
The dentist’s office may not be at the top of anyone’s list of favorite places to visit. But when you have a toothache, a dentist’s office is the…
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U.S. births fell 2% during the pandemic
The U.S. did not experience a baby boom during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new federal…
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CDC estimates twice as many Covid infections than reported
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there has been 140 million Covid-19 infections in the…
Continue Reading CPR saves lives no matter how experienced you are
Last year, the Yuma Fire Department (YFD) responded to over 200 overdose-related calls and numbers could be very similar this year as…
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New study shows breast cancer can be over-diagnosed
A new study indicates that breast cancers found in women using mammograms can be…
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Arizona health agency reduces frequency of pandemic updates
Arizona’s public health agency provided its last planned daily update of the state’s coronavirus dashboard of pandemic data on…
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Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa to start seeking doctor help
If there is no doctor in the house, Amazon’s Alexa will soon be able to summon…
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Health expert offers three tips for lowering anxiety
Stress and anxiety may easily come to some with recent worldwide events going on, but a health expert is offering tips to reduce…
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More than half of abortions done with pill, Arizona bill to ban pills fails
More than half of U.S. abortions in 2020 were conducted using medication, which is the first time medicine-induced abortions have crossed that…
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Moderna looking to combine Omicron-specific vaccine with original formula
Moderna is testing a new kind of COVID-19…
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Covid school closures reveal negative impact on preschooler development
The Covid-19 pandemic has not only caused health-related concerns but now it appears the virus has affected childhood…
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Study shows children have lower airborne COVID transmission than adults
Scientists are taking a closer look at the risk of COVID-19 transmission when it comes to…
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Pandemic leads to a rise in mental health issues
House lawmakers confront the mental health crisis during a special hearing on Capitol…
Continue Reading New evidence on getting vaccinated against Covid-19 while pregnant
New research suggests COVID-19 vaccines will help protect unborn…
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Fatal drug overdoses tripled in the last six years
Drug overdoses are skyrocketing across the United…
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Calling all champions, Relay for Life is just around the corner
The Relay for Life is deemed one of the American Cancer Society’s largest fundraiser. Since its inception in the late 80s teams around the country…
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Plans in place to roll out millions of Covid vaccines for kids under 5
The U.S. is ready to roll out millions of Covid-19 vaccines for children under five-years-old if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration grants…
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Maniacs wanted, local nonprofit challenges the world
It’s disheartening to think that just over a year ago we lost a very special Yuman. Kate Campa became a household name and her community stood by…
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Don’t postpone mammograms because of swollen lymph nodes after Covid-19 vaccine, study says
People should not delay getting a mammogram because of a recent Covid-19 vaccination, a new study…
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