Tiny terrors: Mosquitoes in Arizona and how to avoid them
PHOENIX – Several kinds of mosquito live in Arizona. Some can be dangerous, transmitting diseases like the West Nile virus. Some are just annoying. We show you how to stop them.
Goofball: Dangerous drug combination increases likelihood of opioid overdoses
SCOTTSDALE – A dangerous new drug trend – mixing heroin and methamphetamines – has experts worried.
Syringe program for addicts operates in legal gray area as debate continues
PHOENIX – Organizations offering drug users clean needles and educational materials have been linked to decreases in bloodborne diseases, but they’re forced to operate in a legal gray area in Arizona.
Brnovich makes long-shot pitch to Supreme Court to take opioid lawsuit
WASHINGTON - Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stop the Sackler family from "looting" Purdue Pharma of billions of dollars being sought by victims of the opioid crisis the company is accused of helping create.
VA touts ‘transformation,’ five years after Phoenix hospital scandal
WASHINGTON - Five years after the Veterans Affairs hospital in Phoenix made national headlines for falsifying records about patient wait times, agency officials told House lawmakers that the system has seen a "tremendous transformation," with wait-times on par with or better than private practice.
More mosquitoes lead to rise in West Nile cases in Maricopa County
PHOENIX – Wetter weather this spring led to more mosquitoes in Maricopa County, with 34 confirmed cases of West Nile already reported.
30 more Phoenix police officers trained to use Narcan in opioid overdoses
PHOENIX – NARCAN’s nasal spray will reverse the potential overdose with the hope of saving lives.
Ant antibiotics: Could ASU research lead to human applications?
PHOENIX – A recent Arizona State University study has shed new light on antibiotics produced by ants, and the lead author said he believes the work could have human applications.
Pedestrian deaths in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District are highest in U.S., report says
PHOENIX – Arizona's 7th Congressional District is the most dangerous district for pedestrians in the U.S., according to a group that advocates for safe streets.
Blood draw: American Red Cross issues urgent call for help during shortage
The American Red Cross has scheduled blood donation opportunities throughout the Valley through the end of July to help stop a shortage of blood. This summer the organization has seen a decrease in blood donations across the country.
Heat relief: Valley organizations work to keep vulnerable populations safe
PHOENIX – Every summer, a coalition of organizations provides hydration stations, refuge locations and water donation sites across metro Phoenix to prevent heat-related deaths among vulnerable populations.
The heat is on: Coaches, athletic trainers work to keep high school athletes safe
GILBERT – Athletic trainers and coaches are working to keep high school football players safe during the hot summer months.
