Cashing out: Legalized sports gambling raises concerns about addiction
As legalized sports gambling becomes more prominent, fears rise about increased addiction.
Mesa police add their first therapy dog to special victims unit
Mesa police have adopted their first therapy dog. Macy, a 16-week-old English Labrador puppy, will be trained to work in the special victims unit.
‘Stay positive’: Liberty High football’s Hunzinger finds inspiration in cancer diagnosis
Even thought Liberty High School football standout Zach Hunzinger was diagnosed recently with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, he is determined to continue playing football and hopes to inspire others.
HIV testing lags in Arizona; new cases have risen since 2011
As Arizona rates of HIV rise, organizations across the Valley provide free testing for the community at several participating Walgreens locations.
Rise in rabies cases expected to continue as summer heats up in Arizona
Rabies cases in Arizona have risen sharply this year compared to the same time last year, and state health officials said the problem is only likely to get worse as the weather heats up.
Study: Phoenix region among worst for air pollution, researchers recommend changes
Metro Phoenix was among the top 5 largest metro areas with the most days of smog in 2016, according to a national study by an Arizona research group.
Anti-abortion advocates hail Supreme Court decision on pregnancy centers as free speech win
Supreme Court rules 5-4 that pregnancy centers do not have to provide information about health care services, including abortions.
Gamers push back against World Health Organization’s ‘gaming disorder’ classification
The World Health Organization classified gaming disorder as a mental health condition akin to gambling addiction.
Pharmacy chain CVS adds medication drop-off sites in Arizona, another move in opioid battle
Arizona is expanding drop-off services for unused and old medications to 13 CVS pharmacies and at least three police stations in a continuing battle against opioid overdose and addiction.
Researchers: Maricopa County’s low vaccination rates could put larger population at risk
Maricopa County may soon see an influx of preventable diseases because of parents opting out of vaccinating their children.
Human rights survey: LGBTQ teens in Arizona feel unsafe in their communities
The survey of 12,000 youths – including 330 in Arizona – show many LGBTQ youths still suffer compared to those who are cisgender, leaders of the Human Rights Campaign said at a news conference in Phoenix
Red Cross launches #MissingType campaign to raise awareness about blood donations
The Red Cross launched a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of volunteering during a time of year where blood donations are down.
