Health & Lifestyle

The number of confirmed measles cases in Arizona has increased again.

Most pet owners know that certain items, like chocolate, can be harmful to your dog. But there's one thing that could be found in your backyard or in your neighborhood that could actually be deadly for your pet.

Bad habits. We don’t like to talk about them, but we all have them. So, what's yours? Or, if you had to guess what the most common one is, what would you say? If you guessed never putting down our cell phones, you’re right.

From people to pooches, the summer is hot for everyone. Since our furry loved ones carry a permanent fur coat on their backs year-round, they need extra attention to stay healthy and hydrated when it’s hot.

As the flu and cold season winds down, Banner Health has lifted visitor restrictions at all of its hospitals. Restrictions for the 2015-2016 cold and flu season were implemented in late December of last year.

Influenza (also known as flu) is widespread in Arizona, with more flu cases being reported this season compared to last year, including two influenza-associated pediatric deaths. Both pediatric deaths were positive for the H1N1 strain of influenza A, which has been linked to severe illness and deaths in healthy adults and children.

The Pinal County Public Health District is proud to sponsor a free Diabetes Class at the San Tan Valley Public Health Clinic. The topic this March: Functional and Holistic Approach to Managing Diabetes.

The Pinal County Public Health District is proud to sponsor free Diabetes Classes at the San Tan Valley Public Health Clinic. The topic this February: Diabetes & Emotional Health.

Banner Ironwood Medical Center in San Tan Valley is hosting a free seminar on digestive health. Chances are you may not have “connected the dots” between your digestive system and feeling healthy. Our medical expert will talk about the relationship between the two and what you can do to feel better.

If your dentist has ever recommended you receive a dental crown, it is great to know what a dental crown is and to be informed on what your options are.

A leading Obama administration health official says he doubts the United States is vulnerable to a widespread outbreak of a virus linked to a wave of birth defects in Brazil. Dr. Anthony Fauci says the Zika (ZEE'-kuh) virus - suspected of being connected to microcephaly - hopefully can be kept at bay with "mosquito vector control."

Finding affordable dental services can be daunting for anyone. Job changes, retirement, or other life circumstances can often result in the loss of dental insurance and that means paying for dental care fully in cash. In addition, those with dental insurance often find their policies are limited and only cover certain services and therefore, require the remaining portions to be paid by the patient. Even the most diligent brushers and flossers can end up with a chipped tooth or other necessary dental treatment, and so knowing how to find affordable dental care is important.

The Pinal County Public Health District will sponsor free Diabetes Classes at the San Tan Valley Public Health Clinic during the winter and spring of 2016.

La Trim Plus, Jenesis and Oasis are among weight-loss products with undeclared drugs that federal health officials say consumers should stop using immediately to prevent possible life-threatening interactions with other medications.

Dental implants are a popular and effective way to replace missing teeth and are designed to blend in with your other teeth very naturally. This has made dental implants the most common solution for patients when replacing missing teeth or for use with dentures. A dental implant is a small titanium screw that serves as the replacement for the root portion of a missing natural tooth. Dental implants can be placed in either the upper or lower jaws.