One little girl in the northwest part of the valley will get the chance to petition the U.S. Congress. She's hoping to persuade them to keep a special program that helps fund research for Type 1 diabetes.
One little girl in the northwest part of the valley will get the chance to petition the U.S. Congress. She's hoping to persuade them to keep a special program that helps fund research and new technologies for Type 1 diabetes.
Today is Emergency Medical Services for Children Day. And as part of the day, Phoenix Children's Hospital reunited some EMS responders with the people they rescued.
Today is Emergency Medical Services for Children Day. And as part of the day, Phoenix Children's Hospital reunited some EMS responders with the people they rescued.
Two sisters were escorted from a mall in King of Prussia, Pa., because they were wearing hats reading "F--- CANCER" with the "C" in the expletive replaced by a pink breast cancer awareness ribbon.
Two sisters were escorted from a mall in King of Prussia, Pa., on Sunday because they were wearing hats reading "F--- CANCER" with the "C" in the expletive replaced by a pink breast cancer awareness ribbon, the Philadelphia Daily News reported.
Sunbathers this summer will find new sunscreen labels that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use.
Sunbathers headed to the beach this summer will find new sunscreen labels on store shelves that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use. But despite those long-awaited changes, many sunscreens...
Almost 200 people in Marana are being asked to get tested after they were potentially exposed to HIV and Hepatitis C after going to the dentist. This comes on the heels of the Oklahoma dentist case.
Almost 200 people in Marana are being asked to get tested after they were potentially exposed to HIV and Hepatitis C after going to the dentist. This comes on the heels of an Oklahoma dentist who allegedly exposed thousands to the same diseases.
It's a hot new trend on the popular site "Instagram." A darker side of social media that showcases young women's bodies. Teens, girls as young as ten, competing for attention and approval.
It's a hot new trend on the popular site "Instagram." A darker side of social media that showcases young women's bodies. Teens, girls as young as ten, competing for attention and approval.
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One Northern Arizona University student was hospitalized this week with meningitis and now eight others are being treated with antibiotics.
A lot of people are talking about this disease because those nine people were infected at NAU and a San Diego man recently died because of the disease.
We spoke to an epidemic expert about signs and symptoms you should look for.
"Meningitis can be very concerning because it can be fatal in some cases. It's a serious disease and it needs to be taken seriously," said Jessica Rigler of the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Meningitis is a bacterial infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms typically develop within three to seven days of exposure.
Rigler is the Chief of the Bureau of Epidemiology and Disease Control at ADHS and she says in some cases, meningitis can cause death within 12 to 24 hours.
"Signs and symptoms of meningitis could include high fevers, headaches, body aches, stiff necks -- we see often sometimes body rashes."
Last year, there were six cases of meningitis in Arizona. That's down from 12 in 2011. This year, there have been three reported cases in Arizona so far. Infants and people living in close quarters, like college students are at high risk.
"It's not typically spread by touching the same surfaces, but sharing things like drinks or food or other types of close contact where you're seeing that saliva interchange.. like you would be if you were sharing a water bottle or something," said Rigler.
For more information on the disease, check out the links below:
Sunday, May 26 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-05-26 04:01:47 GMT
Suffolk County police arrested a man who was driving drunk with his daughter in the car after he caused a three-car crash on Long Island Friday afternoon.
Suffolk County police arrested a man who was driving drunk with his daughter in the car after he caused a three-car crash on Long Island Friday afternoon.
Sunday, May 26 2013 12:00 AM EDT2013-05-26 04:00:59 GMT
While some business may be have been dismal at the beaches, a lot of people who needed to venture out and keep busy Saturday found things to do – and stay dry.
While some business may be have been dismal at the beaches, a lot of people who needed to venture out and keep busy Saturday found things to do – and stay dry.
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:52 PM EDT2013-05-26 02:52:40 GMT
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel congratulated the cadets at West Point's commencement ceremony Saturday, but warned them they have a tough road ahead. He praised how far the military has come
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel congratulated the cadets at West Point's commencement ceremony Saturday, but warned them they have a tough road ahead. He praised how far the military has come
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:27 PM EDT2013-05-26 02:27:43 GMT
New Yorkers that have visited City Island in the summer know it gets really busy, especially on Memorial Day weekend. Saturday, it was pretty much a ghost town thanks to the cold, rainy weather.
New Yorkers that have visited City Island in the summer know it gets really busy, especially on Memorial Day weekend. Saturday, it was pretty much a ghost town thanks to the cold, rainy weather.
Saturday, May 25 2013 9:26 PM EDT2013-05-26 01:26:30 GMT
New Yorkers know that finding street parking is not easy. Drivers can circle for a minute or even an hour – and even then you still may not find that parking spot.
New Yorkers know that finding street parking is not easy. Drivers can circle for a minute or even an hour – and even then you still may not find that parking spot.
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:49 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:49:32 GMT
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.42, up 3 cents from last week. But that's still lower than the price from a year ago
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.42, up 3 cents from last week. But that's still lower than the price from a year ago
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:47 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:47:11 GMT
Internal Affairs officers on Saturday were looking into allegations made by actress Amanda Bynes that NYPD officers sexually assaulted her when she was charged with heaving a marijuana bong out the window
Internal Affairs officers on Saturday were looking into allegations made by actress Amanda Bynes that NYPD officers sexually assaulted her when she was charged with heaving a marijuana bong out the window
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:52:40 GMT
It once was an accepted tactic as old as policing itself and, according to the NYPD, a key to the city's dramatic drop in crime: patrol officers stopping young men on the street to see if they're up to no good.
It once was an accepted tactic as old as policing itself and, according to the NYPD, a key to the city's dramatic drop in crime: patrol officers stopping young men on the street to see if they're up to no good.
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:36:58 GMT
Members of the American Legion Post 1 honored their own this Memorial Day. The veterans association decorated the graves of veterans at the Cemetery of the Madonna in Leonia Saturday morning.
Members of the American Legion Post 1 honored their own this Memorial Day. The veterans association decorated the graves of veterans at the Cemetery of the Madonna in Leonia Saturday morning.
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:25:11 GMT
Authorities are investigating the death of a 4-week old baby in the Bronx Saturday morning. Police say they were contacted by officials from North Central Bronx Hospital around 9:50 a.m.
Authorities are investigating the death of a 4-week old baby in the Bronx Saturday morning. Police say they were contacted by officials from North Central Bronx Hospital around 9:50 a.m.
