Mysterious liver illness seen in kids in US, Europe
Health officials in several countries are investigating mysterious cases of severe liver disease in…
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Can cancer blood tests live up to promise of saving lives?
A new type of blood test that checks for signs of cancer in healthy people has hit the…
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Study shows the slightest exercise can lower risk of depression
A new analysis finds even small doses of physical activity, such as brisk walking, may substantially lower the risk of…
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Drug overdose deaths reach another record high
More and more people are dying from drug overdoses, with the CDC saying deaths from drugs jumped 16% over the past year…
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E-cigs using synthetic nicotine come under FDA oversight
The Food and Drug Administration says it will begin cracking down on e-cigarettes that have used synthetic nicotine to skirt…
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Even small amounts of exercise fight depression, study says
Get up and move — even small doses of physical activity, such as brisk walking, may substantially lower the risk of depression, according to a new…
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Keeping both drivers and workers safe, on the road
It’s a necessary service, and unfortunately it’s also one of the most dangerous jobs. Men and women tasked with maintaining the country’s…
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Drug overdose deaths in the US tick up again to another record high, according to CDC data
The unprecedented rise in drug overdose deaths in the United States continues, reaching another record high, according to new provisional data…
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COVID-19 transmission showing a downward trend in Yuma
The Yuma County Health Department announced that there has been a downward trend in COVID-19…
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The White House experiences another COVID-19 case
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has tested positive for COVID-19 and has joined the growing number of cases in Capitol…
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The war against cancer continues. Won’t you join the fight?
The very mention of the word cancer is disheartening. It’s a disease that kills more than just its victims.…
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NFL Concussions Fast Facts
Here’s a look at concussions in the National Football League. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the…
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US life expectancy continues historic decline with another drop in 2021, study finds
Life expectancy in the United States took another hit in 2021, furthering a dramatic decline from 2020 that was the largest since World War II,…
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Rolling back opioid limits
In a 54-5 vote, Arizona state lawmakers proposed SB 1162, granting them to roll back the limits of how much doctors can prescribe opioids to their…
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Dirty Dozen 2022: Produce with the most and least pesticides
Strawberries and spinach continue to top the annual list of the “Dirty Dozen” fruits and veggies that contain the highest levels of…
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Poll: Most Americans have not returned to pre-pandemic life
According to a new Kaiser Family Foundation poll, the pandemic is not over for many people, finding most Americans report they have not entirely…
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Arizona company reduces Covid testing, cites lack of funding
A leading Arizona provider of Covid-19 vaccinations and testing says a lack of federal funding has forced it to drop dozens of testing sites and is…
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April is Autism Acceptance Month
April is home to Autism Acceptance Month. From April 1 to April 30, people around the world bring light to mental and cognitive disabilities and how…
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Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine during early pregnancy not associated with risk of birth defects: study
A new study looking at ultrasounds from more than 3,000 women has found that receiving the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant was not associated with…
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Lack of sleep linked to weight gain, new study says
“Insufficient sleep can influence our eating behavior, making us eat more and consume foods, especially high in carbohydrates and fat,” explains …
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