Health
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Struggling with your mental health after surviving a disaster? Here’s how to look after yourself
There’s the initial shock and chaos in a collective disaster like the deadly and destructive California wildfires. Here’s what you can do in the aftermath.
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Stay healthy: Essential tips for Arizona bird owners
Parrot fever case confirmed in Arizona bird flock. Health officials warn bird owners about prevention measures as infection risk rises from wild to pet birds.
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Arizona lags in childhood vaccinations and fluoride—public health measures targeted by Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr.
Arizona’s lag in childhood vaccinations and access to fluoridated water is leaving public health experts concerned about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. becoming head of Health and Human Services.
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Medical debt will no longer appear on credit reports for all Americans
This new rule will erase an estimated $49 billion in unpaid medical bills from the credit reports of roughly 15 million Americans, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency estimates that the new federal rule could help boost consumer credit scores by an average of 20 points.
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Mobile clinics bring health care to underserved communities in Arizona
In Arizona, 12% of residents live in poverty. Mobile clinics are helping to bridge the gap by providing essential health care to underserved communities.
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The 5 best spas in Phoenix, according to Reddit
Grab your robe and slippers as we explore these havens that promise to soothe your soul.
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Misinformation about birth control is rampant on social media, alarming doctors
Doctors are concerned that misinformation about birth control might make some women get off it at a time when there are fewer options available for unintended pregnancies in the US.
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Vehicle crashes, firearms lead in causes of preventable child deaths in Arizona
A new report from the Arizona Department of Health Services shows that 415 of 853 child deaths in the state last year were preventable.
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Dreading political talk over the holidays? Here’s an AZ therapist’s tips on navigating differences
Local therapist Carlie Rouse offers tips for setting boundaries, changing the subject, and controlling reactions to political conversations this holiday season.
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It’s official: Abortion access is a protected right in the Arizona Constitution
Providers say they will still exercise caution in providing appropriate care while the state’s 15-week abortion ban is still on the books.
