Researchers say more than 14 million children remain unvaccinated
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund released its latest immunization report last week. Researchers found…
Continue ReadingLocal Health
New study finds nicotine pouches responsible for poisoning kids
The study looked at cases of children under six who accidentally ingested nicotine through products like vapes, gums, and lozenges. Most types of…
Continue Reading
Psychologist shares how to talk to kids about disasters
Tragedies, such as the recent deadly flooding in Texas, have left kids with a lot of questions and perhaps some anxiety. Research shows children who…
Continue Reading
Elks Lodge #476 holds blood drive in Yuma
The event, which was in collaboration with Vitalant, took place at the lodge’s meeting room from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30…
Continue Reading
Plague detected in patient who died in Arizona
A patient who died at a Flagstaff, Arizona hospital last week was diagnosed with the bacteria that causes the plague, marking the first known…
Continue Reading
Local mosquitos carrying St. Louis Encephalitis Virus
Yuma County has announced that some mosquitos in our are carrying the Saint Louis Encephalitis…
Continue Reading
How kids with heart conditions can safely stay active this summer
About 900,000 children in the U.S. are estimated to be living with a heart condition, according to the…
Continue Reading
CDC ends emergency response to H5N1 Bird Flu as cases drop
The agency says the decision comes after a steady drop in cases and no new human infections reported since…
Continue Reading
Mattel launches Barbie with Type 1 diabetes
Mattel has launched a new Barbie with Type 1 diabetes and a glucose monitor, expanding the company’s…
Continue Reading
New cardiology center opens in Yuma
Yuma Cardiac CT, located at 2415 S. Avenue A, says it offers new state of the art technology never seen in Yuma…
Continue Reading
Former FDA commissioner on RFK Jr.’s newly appointed vaccine advisory panel
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s newly…
Continue Reading
Alzheimer’s Association hosts Town Hall in El Centro to expand local outreach
The Alzheimer’s Association held a town hall in El Centro to provide information and support to Imperial Valley families impacted by the…
Continue Reading
Alzheimer’s Association to host town hall in El Centro
The town hall will be held at DayOut Adult Day Health Care Center, located at 757 W Main Street in El Centro, at 2:00…
Continue Reading
Deaths from heart attacks and heart disease are down
The study indicates overall heart disease death rates dropped 66% in U.S. adults age 25 and older, and deaths from heart attacks dropped by nearly…
Continue Reading
Aquatic therapy helps Veterans in San Diego heal from PTSD
Healing Wave Aquatics uses a 97-degree pool for trauma-informed aquatic therapy for service members trying to cope with…
Continue Reading
Health insurers to speed up prior authorization process
Changes designed to reduce red tape are in store for hundreds of millions of Americans who have private health…
Continue Reading
Mosquito pool in Imperial County tests positive for West Nile Virus
This is the first positive mosquito pool for West Nile Virus identified in Imperial County this…
Continue Reading
Car wash in Florida provides opportunities for people with autism
It can be a challenge for people with autism to find employment opportunities but one business in Florida is providing those much needed…
Continue Reading
Mosquitos in Imperial County test positive for West Nile Virus
Officials are reminding everyone to protect themselves by wearing insect repellent, covering up with long sleeves, and staying indoors. They’re also…
Continue Reading
Alzheimer’s awareness grows in Imperial County as more families seek support
Nearly 15% of seniors in the region are living with Alzheimer’s. Staff at DayOut, an adult day center in El Centro, say they’re seeing changes…
Continue Reading