Study says music can lower risk of dementia
Researchers at Monash University have found that people who listen to music regularly have lower rates of cognitive decline, and a reduced risk of…
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Texas attorney general sues Tylenol makers, claiming they hid autism risk
This follows President Donald Trump’s announcement in September that the FDA believes the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated…
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San Pasqual schools celebrate Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week, taking place October 23 through October 31, is a weeklong effort to help communities across the country take a stand against drugs…
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Locals attend 13th Annual Bridget’s Gift
The event took place at the Cocopah Casino event lawn at 5:00 p.m., and is to raise money to help breast cancer patients in our…
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Local bikers participate in 16th Annual Breast Cancer Motorcycle Fun Run
Onvida Health and the Yuma Harley Owner’s Group (HOG) teamed up for the 16th Annual Breast Cancer Motorcycle Fun…
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Medical Minutes: Staying safe on Halloween
Halloween night is full of costumes, candy, and fun, but it also brings some real health and safety…
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YPD and DEA to host National Take Back Initiative
The event is taking place at YPD headquarters, located at 1500 S. 1st Avenue, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.…
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Kaiser Permanente workers end five-day strike
According to Kaiser, negotiations will continue Wednesday on economic issues, specifically wages for…
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Medical Minutes: Recognizing respiratory syncytial virus in children
Each fall and winter, many children come down with RSV, short for respiratory syncytial virus. It usually causes mild cold-like symptoms, but in some…
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Recognizing pregnancy & infant loss remembrance day
In the United States, about 1/4 pregnancies end in miscarriage, and roughly 1/160 pregnancies end in stillbirth. It’s something KYMA’s Melissa…
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Youth vaping rates in Imperial County raises concern
90% of teens in Imperial County who have ever used tobacco did so through vaping…
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Local toddler battles cancer diagnosis
Three-year-old Emiliano Mendoza has been going through chemo at the Children’s Hospital in Phoenix. The Mendoza family has been going through a…
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Medical Minutes: Preparing for flu season
Some may be wondering how to keep kids and parents healthy and how to know when symptoms may be more than just a passing…
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GoFundMe created for family of Yuma woman battling pancreatic cancer
According to the organizer of the GoFundMe, Amy Tutell was placed in hospice care last week and her husband, Seth, has been balancing work with…
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Planet-first diet could feed the world by 2050
This kind of diet is very similar to the mediterranean diet and focuses on fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, and a moderate amount of…
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Costco to sell Ozempic and Wegovy at a large discount for people without insurance
For members who have insurance, the price will depend on their plan. The discounted prescriptions will be available at over 600 Costco pharmacies…
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Medical Minutes: Back to school coughs and colds
Halloween night is full of costumes, candy, and fun, but it also brings some real health and safety…
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Planned Parenthood suspends Medicaid services
This means Arizonans insured with Medicaid will no longer be able to access basic care, such as cancer screenings, STI tests and birth control. The…
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Arizona clinics gain heat safety tools
The new “Climate Resilience for Frontline Clinics Toolkit” offers more than 40 free resources in English and Spanish. The materials include patient…
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AWC and Onvida Health hosts health symposium
The symposium, which took place at 8:00 a.m. Saturday at the Schoeing Conference Center, served the purpose of sharing insights and future goals to…
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