Blood donations needed as July dip hits supply
With blood donations typically declining during the first week of July, Arizona's largest blood drive is happening on Sunday, July 6. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more on what you can do to help.
Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
More than half of Americans oppose Trump's spending bill, poll shows
Americans say they don’t support the proposed legislation but admit to being divided on a Medicaid provision in the bill, according to a recent poll.
FDA expands warning about rare heart risk with COVID vaccines
The FDA, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has taken another step to question the safety of Covid-19 vaccines.
Senate referee rejects key Medicaid cuts in Trump's tax bill
A big setback for President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" tax and spending bill. The Senate Parliamentarian says a key Medicaid change in the plan breaks the rules.
Supreme Court: States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
Public money can't be used on abortion services, but Medicaid patients use Planned Parenthood for things like contraception and cancer screenings.
Valley fever test: Patient calls new technology 'life-changing'
ASU and Mayo Clinic developed new technology for rapid valley fever detection. This comes as a patient shares how a delayed diagnosis led to lasting health issues.
Mayo Clinic, ASU create new valley fever rapid test
ASU and Mayo Clinic developed new technology for fast Valley Fever detection. All you need to do is provide a blood sample. It's expected to be available for use later in 2025. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has more on what to know.
Two-time cancer survivor urges others to be proactive with screenings
Two-time cancer survivor, Sonya Engle, urges proactive cancer screenings, emphasizing that delaying can be detrimental.
Cancer survivor advocates for proactive screenings
Two-time cancer survivor Sonya Engle advocates proactive cancer screenings, noting that advanced technology makes the process more accessible and can save lives. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has more on this story.
Elijah Blanding: Man with traumatic brain injury located after going missing from Avondale facility
A West Valley family is desperate for answers after 25-year-old Elijah Blanding went missing from a mental health facility. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.
Many Americans believe Medicaid, food stamp programs are underfunded, poll finds
Americans in a recent poll say they think more resources should be allocated for Medicaid and food nutrition assistance programs.
Army veteran in Arizona is fighting for his life
In this Care Force, an Army veteran who has dedicated his life to helping our country needs your help. Mike Burkhart got a medical diagnosis he and his family never expected and now he's fighting for his life.
Trump's budget bill will leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says
Trump’s “big, beautiful" budget bill would leave an additional 10.9 million Americans without health insurance and increase the deficit by $2.4 trillion, the CBO estimates.
Mesa senior brings joy to memory care residents with movies and music
A retired Navy veteran who lives at a Mesa assisted living facility visits memory care residents and shows them new movies and different kinds of music each week. "Just make them smile. I can do that," he said.
Cavities in children could increase by millions if fluoride is banned, study suggests
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he wants communities to stop fluoridating water.
People in these states spend the most on health care
Not surprisingly, people in the nation’s poorest states spend the largest share of their earnings on health care costs, a new WalletHub analysis found.
HHS, led by vaccine skeptic RFK Jr., cancels contract to fight flu viruses
The Health and Human Services Department, led by vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has canceled $766 million in payments to develop a vaccine against pandemic flu viruses.
RFK Jr.: No more COVID vaccines for healthy kids, pregnant women
The CDC will no longer recommend COVID vaccines to healthy children and pregnant women. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted the announcement in a video on May 27.
Valleywise Health reopens mental health unit in Maryvale
Valleywise Health is reopening a 24 bed mental health unit in Maryvale. Officials say this will help them better care for patients with serious mental illnesses. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the story.