Health
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COVID-19 winter surge expected to hit marginalized communities hardest, experts warn
As COVID-19 is expected to surge this winter, communities across the Southwest face rising hospitalizations and new, resilient variants. Infection rates can be even more severe for marginalized populations in these states.
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Why people are so concerned about Trump picking RFK Jr. to lead US public health
Trump’s pick for health secretary wants to increase access to raw milk, remove fluoride from drinking water, and has said that vaccines cause autism and that WiFi causes cancer.
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Protect your family from Arizona’s whooping cough spike
Arizona health officials report highest whooping cough cases since 2015. Learn about symptoms, vaccinations, and prevention methods to protect your family.
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Election fatigue? Here’s how to recharge your mental health
We talked to an expert about the rise in anxiety during the 2024 election season, and what to do about it.
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‘MAHA’: What to know about the ‘movement’ gaslighting health and wellness followers in the US
Here’s who RFK’s “health and wellness” political campaign is trying to reach, and why.
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Sen. Marsh’s Legislative Wishlist: Fund public schools and end partisan gridlock
Christine Marsh has represented Scottsdale and Phoenix in the Arizona Senate since 2020 after teaching for over 20 years.
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Kelli Butler’s plan to head back to the Arizona Capitol and get things done
Butler hopes voters in Phoenix and North Scottsdale will send her back to the legislature so she can continue her fight for better health care and public education.
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Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools
A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds. Here’s what to know.
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Vote for Abortion beauty bus stops in Tempe, Phoenix to educate voters on Prop 139
An abortion rights advocacy group rallied for Proposition 139 in the Valley while also offering free piercings, emergency contraceptives, and more.
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OPINION: Rep. David Schweikert’s dangerous voting record puts health-care providers at risk
A Phoenix nurse says politicians like Rep. David Schweikert make it nearly impossible for her to help patients make the best reproductive health decisions for them.
