Biden proposes Medicare, Medicaid cover pricey weight-loss drugs for obese Americans
Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic would be covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a newly-proposed rule by the Biden administration.
How to prevent whooping cough as cases increase
Whooping cough cases have more than doubled this year, and the most vulnerable are young kids and newborns. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen tells us why it's such a dangerous cough, and gives tips on how to prevent it.
Nurse adjusts to having his foot amputated from bacterial infection as he waits for a prosthetic
Ed Rivas contracted a contagious bacterial infection and had to have part of his leg amputated. He is now adjusting to his new reality.
ChatGPT outperformed doctors in diagnostic accuracy, study reveals
A study reveals ChatGPT-4 outperformed doctors in diagnosing medical conditions, but skepticism and underutilization of AI tools hinder its integration into healthcare.
What to know about Dr. Oz, the TV host tapped to run Medicare and Medicaid
Mehmet Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon turned talk show host better known as “Dr. Oz,” has been tapped to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Wyoming abortion laws, including explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy, struck down by judge
A judge has struck down Wyoming’s overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.
Cardinals team up to encourage heart heath
The Arizona Cardinals are teaming up with the American Heart Association to help improve safety at schools across the Valley. FOX 10's Danielle Miller was there for the hands on training.
Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
Measles cases rose by more than 20% worldwide last year: Here's why
"Far too many children are still dying from this preventable disease," the CDC says.
New surgical robot arrives at Abrazo west campus
A first-of-its-kind robot arrived at Abrazo west campus called The Da Vinci 5. The $2.7 million contraption is the helping transform the way doctors practice medicine and our Dominique Newland has the story.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Abortion laws by state
Abortion was on the ballot in 10 states this year, bringing more changes to the patchwork of state abortion laws following the end of Roe v. Wade. Here's where abortion laws stand in each state.
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
Arizona woman outlives cancer prognosis as she receives targeted treatment
A Valley mom was given a terminal breast cancer diagnosis last November, and through technological advances at a personalized oncology center right here in Arizona, she nears the one-year mark with no signs of disease.
Some Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona patients to lose coverage at Phoenix Children's
If your health insurance is with Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona, you might lose coverage if you need to visit Phoenix Children's Hospital. In-network coverage, for some plans, at PCH ends on Oct. 31.
How March of Dimes is helping moms, babies stay healthy
A mobile health clinic in the Valley is designed to help moms and babies stay healthy. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has more on the mission of the March of Dimes.
'We fell in love': Family fights for adopted daughter's life
A local family is fighting the odds for their little girl. They adopted an infant with little chance of survival, and are now in a fight for her life. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen explains.
Popular weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addictions: study
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
New Jersey medical students offer haircuts and grooming services to patients: ‘Sense of humanity’
Bergen Barbers, a program led by Rutgers New Jersey Medical School students, provides haircutting, shaving and detangling services for hospitalized patients in a local hospital.