AZ: Health
Getting more Arizonans moving to improve physical, mental health
Almost one in four Arizona adults report getting no physical activity or exercise other than on their jobs. An event in Phoenix this Saturday…
Report: Recall announcements up 10% from 2022
A new report found recalls, warnings and penalties for consumer products all increased last year. The recalls led to 550 injuries, 15 deaths and as …
Higher heat-related fatalities prompt warnings for Arizonans
Summer will be here before you know it, and experts say now is the time to get prepared for Arizona's scorching and life-threatening temperatures…
CDC updates COVID guidelines, stunning some health advocates
About four years ago, COVID-19 started to put the world on pause. Now, new guidlines are giving some Arizonans pause. Across the country, many who …
AZ Democrats rally for contraception access
Last week, Gov. Katie Hobbs called on the state Legislature to pass a law to guarantee women the right to contraception. Making birth control a …
AZ Democrats announce plan to fight rising drug costs
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs recently unveiled a plan to fight the rising costs of prescription drugs in the Grand Canyon State. Senate Bill 1533 would …
Health experts call for Arizonans to learn hands-only CPR
Today is the first day of American Heart Month - and one Arizona cardiology nurse practitioner wants to shed light on the importance of good heart hea…
AZ leaders advocate for 'clean truck' standards
Arizona leaders and community members rallied late last week to urge support for the Environmental Protection Agency's clean truck standards for heavy…
ASU nursing expert provides tips to stay healthy during 'tripledemic'
It is the time of year again where it seems many Arizonans are getting sick. State data show flu and RSV cases are on the rise in the Grand Canyon …
ASU researcher prescribes dose of humility for medical professionals
A researcher at Arizona State University is shedding light on the importance of humility within the medical field. Barret Michalec, research …
Report: Why Arizonans should switch to electric lawn equipment
Arizonans who transition to cleaner electric-powered lawn and garden equipment can help mitigate the noise as well as the harmful fumes produced from …
ACLU of AZ seeks to support access to abortion
The ACLU of Arizona was successful in defeating 93% of the bills it opposed during Arizona's last legislative session, which the group claims makes …