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.
RSV slows, but flu and COVID-19 cases are soaring
A surge in flu and COVID-19 illnesses has led to tens of thousands of hospitalizations near the end of 2023, the CDC reported in new data.
Mystery solved! Researchers crack code on why your urine is yellow
Researchers have cracked the code behind the yellow hue of urine. In a groundbreaking discovery, they identified the microbial enzyme responsible for this color.
US women stock up on abortion pills following news about restrictions, research shows
The demand peaks when court decisions might threaten access to the medications.
Recalled applesauce products were on certain store shelves in mid-December despite growing lead cases
The FDA said the recalled products have been tied to over 200 lead poisoning cases nationwide.
Hypoallergenic powdered infant formula recalled over bacteria contamination
The recall impacts 675,030 cans of Nutramigen powdered infant formula.
Specific ideas and ways to change your life in 2024
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
Nightly Roundup: What's to blame for Phoenix's gloomy skies today; more on 'Dry January'
From that thick haze that has hung over Phoenix today to a shocking crime involving a pastor, here's a look at some of our top stories this New Year's Day.
New Year's Eve fireworks contribute to poor air quality; crews respond to many alley and dumpster fires
"New year's is actually the worst air quality day of the year," said Alex Young, Lead Meteorologist at the National Weather Service's Phoenix office.
Arizona woman receives scholarship to study cancer at Yale
An Arizona woman is helping families fight cancer by speaking out about the scholarships available. She knows first hand how much that money can help. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more. Interested applicants can go to: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/nmsurvivors or https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/nmsibling for more information.
SmileDirectClub ends operations, halts treatments after filing bankruptcy
SmileDirectClub filed for bankruptcy protection while reporting nearly $900 million in debt. The company is shutting down its operations after being unable to secure funding to keep it afloat, leaving customers with many questions and very few answers.
U.S. Bank sending nearly $6 million to consumers for freezing access to unemployment benefits during COVID-19
U.S. Bank allegedly froze thousands of accounts of unemployed workers during the pandemic, and they didn’t create a simple way for them to retrieve access to their accounts.
Move over Ozempic... there's a vibrating pill that tricks stomachs into feeling full
Tricking stomachs into thinking they are full is the idea behind a potential weight-loss treatment, with a vibrating capsule showing promise in animals.
Hundreds of Air Force nuclear missile workers have cancer, documents show
The Air Force is working on an official count of how many current or former missile community service members have cancer.
Millions of Americans can't obtain promising new weight loss drugs because Medicare won't pay
Obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are capturing the attention of celebrities and showing promising results in helping people shed pounds.
"I was lucky": Diabetic has a warning for weight loss drug users
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are popular, but they come with a warning from health experts and patients -- and an East Valley man found out the hard way when ended up in an emergency room. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.
Asthma inhaler to be discontinued in January – here's what patients should know
Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.
In battleground Arizona, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. draws Biden and Trump voters united by distrust
Voters are not enthusiastic about a Biden-Trump rematch, and alternatives like Kennedy or the No Labels third-party movement, which would typically be longshots, see an opening. Kennedy’s appearance in a 2024 battleground state highlights how he could influence the election in ways that are tough to predict.
Wildfires may release cancer-causing chromium 6, study reveals
A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.
Comedian Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers duo, dies at 86
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.