Lead-tainted applesauce pouches contained additional potential toxic substance, FDA says
More than 200 people in 37 states may have been sickened by the tainted fruit pouches. Officials say consumers who ate the applesauce should seek medical care and discard the products.
Dance contest held to benefit children in need
A dance competition in the Phoenix area is set to take place on Friday, and the competition aims to benefit children living with chronic illnesses. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Inflation in U.S. expected to drop to lower level
Americans are feeling more optimistic about inflation in 2024. According to a Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey, consumers from 1,300 households surveyed say they expect prices to keep cooling, and the median expectation is that inflation will be up three percent a year from now, which, if it happens, will mark the lowest level in three years.
Soda taxes made sugary drink prices rise and sales fall in cities that tried them, study finds
Sales of sugary drinks plummeted by about one-third across five U.S. cities after they started taxing those products, a study published Friday found.
Study: Cannabis users enjoy working out more
It may appear counterintuitive, but a new study shows that marijuana may actually help people get a better workout.
Blood donations reach 20-year low causing national shortage, Red Cross says
The American Red Cross says it is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the number of people donating hits a 20-year low.
CDC: Flu cases are surging
Families were apparently sharing more than just holiday cheer over the past few weeks, as CDC officials warn that flu and COVID numbers are soaring. Since October, there has been over 6,500 deaths from the flu across the U.S., and doctors are blaming the surging on low flu vaccination rates, as well as holiday travel.
Blood drive held to help ease the shortage
January is a tough month for blood donations as demand is high, but supplies are low. Because of that, a blood-drive was held Sunday to try and fill the gap. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more.
Couple weds at hospital after groom is admitted
“I’m just so happy. In palliative care, we do so many sad things and have a lot of hard conversations. So being able to participate in a wedding brings me so much joy." A couple that was forced to miss their wedding held it in the hospital instead.
Apple Watch feature saves woman from near-fatal carbon monoxide poisoning: I was 'extremely scared'
The Apple Watch feature instantly connects users to 911 after holding down the side button for five seconds.
HIV case growth rate reaches 20% in Arizona, figures show
According to the figures, Arizona is seeing the highest growth rate in new HIV cases since the height of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic in the 1980s.
Arizona HIV infection figures spark worries
According to the figures, Arizona is seeing the highest growth rate in new HIV cases since the height of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic in the 1980s. Now, officials say they are working to solve the problem. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.
Arizona saw significant increase in HIV cases
Arizona health officials are reporting a significant increase in HIV infections in the state. According to the new report, cases increased by 20% in 2022, representing the highest number of new cases identified in Arizona since the 1980s, during the height of the AID Pandemic. We spoke with Ricardo Fernandez with AZDHS to talk about the report.
FDA OKs Florida to import prescription drugs from Canada
The FDA has approved a 2-year program that would allow Florida to buy lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada. It will not start right away and legal challenges are expected. Here's what you need to know.
Latest consumer product recalls: E.coli in ground beef, baby formula contaminated with bacteria, more
Over 6,700 pounds of beef patties and ground beef are being recalled due to possible E. coli contamination; hypoallergenic infant formula may contain bacteria; small magnetic balls sold by Walmart pose injury risks; millions of blenders have been recalled due to overheating and/or laceration hazards; one-pound bags of soybean sprouts may be contaminated with listeria.
FDA investigating certain weight-loss drugs
Officials with the Food and Drug Administration are looking into reports of hair loss and suicidal thoughts links to the use of popular diabetes and weight loss drugs.
Wearing hearing aids routinely could lengthen people's lives, study suggests
With hearing loss affecting millions of people in the U.S., a new study finds that if not treated, it can cause health problems, including higher risks of dementia.
More hospitals requiring masks as flu, COVID-19 cases surge
More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face a post-holiday spike in flu and other illnesses.
Alzheimer's drugs may enter brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study finds
In a novel experiment, West Virginia University researchers used an ultrasound tool in spots in the brain to enhance the removal of Alzheimer’s trademark brain-clogging plaque.
Flu returns with a vengeance
It's an annual event, but this winter, the flu has returned with a vengeance, as cases and hospitalizations continue to increase. This flu season also came at a time when people appear reluctant to get their flu vaccination. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara has more.