Trump names pandemic lockdown critic Jay Bhattacharya to lead NIH
President-elect Donald Trump selects Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of lockdowns and vaccine mandates, as the next director of the NIH.
Navigating the holidays while on weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Ozempic
Tips for managing GLP-1 and GIP weight-loss medications during the holidays without derailing progress.
The dangers of 'Blackout Wednesday'
The day before Thanksgiving is one of the biggest drinking days of the year, and it's referred to as "Blackout Wednesday." That's when everyone is home from college, going out with old friends and drinking. It also brings some danger, not only for others but yourself, and that could mean short term and long term consequences. Addiction expert, Ervin Lee, joins FOX 10's Ellen McNamara has more.
Bird flu virus detected in raw milk sold in California; recall issued
Raw Farm has recalled its cream top raw milk after bird flu virus was found in a retail sample of the raw milk product over the weekend.
Bird flu detected in Maricopa County, state officials say
A new case of avian influenza has been detected in Arizona, according to state officials.
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.
Supreme Court decision clears way for graphic cigarette warning labels
More than 100 countries globally have adopted graphic cigarette warning labels. But it’s unclear when the new labels may appear in the U.S.
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.
Valley nurse hoping for prosthetic after amputation
A long time nurse in the Valley is hoping for a fast recovery and raising money for a prosthetic after a bacterial infection forced doctors to amputate part of his leg. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more.
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.
Baby dies from listeria outbreak linked to recalled ready-to-eat meat and poultry
A listeria outbreak linked to recalled meat and poultry products has caused 11 illnesses, nine hospitalizations, and one infant death in California.
Ground beef recalled after 19 sickened in Minnesota
At least 19 Minnesotans fell ill from E. coli linked to a national recall of over 167,000 pounds of ground beef. Restaurants across Minnesota were affected, and four cases required hospitalization.
RSV, pneumonia cases surge nationwide
Respiratory illnesses are once again spiking across the U.S., with the main concerns being RSV and pneumonia, which are hitting younger Americans particularly hard. Reporter Tonya J. Powers has more.
1st US bird flu infection in a child confirmed by CDC
The child in California in the first confirmed case of H5 bird flu found in someone under the age of 18 in the United States.
DOJ opens investigation on Arizona Medicaid fraud
The Department of Justice is investigating Arizona's massive Medicaid fraud that provided fraudsters with $2.5 billion in illegal funds. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has more details.
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.
New hope in fight against pancreatic cancer l FOX 10 Talks
Ron Hoon and Syleste Rodriguez discuss the latest local and national headlines.
Tom's of Maine toothpaste made with bacteria-contaminated water, FDA says
Officials say contaminated water was used to manufacture Tom’s Simply White Clean Mint Paste.
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.
US alcohol-related deaths more than double over past 20 years
A study reveals U.S. alcohol-related deaths nearly doubled between 1999 and 2020, with sharp increases among young adults, women, and Asian-Pacific Islander communities.