Jury Finds for C.R. Bard in PowerPort Case
A federal jury in Arizona sided with the medical device maker in the third bellwether trial of the multidistrict PowerPort litigation.
Phoenix Health News
For readers in Phoenix, this page covers medical news, health research, wellness practices, disease and personal health decisions. Reporting focuses on both new treatments and the systems that provide care.
Diseases
Banner Alzheimer's Institute Marks 20 Years in Phoenix
The Phoenix-based institute, founded in 2006, is expanding prevention trials and blood-based Alzheimer's testing.
Substance Abuse
Maribel Loera to Face Sentencing for Child Abuse Case
The sentencing hearing for Maribel Loera regarding child abuse and the concealment of a body is set for October 17, 2026.
Weight Loss
Live Poll
Would you take a GLP-1 medication despite its possible side effects?
Phillips Law Group Reports GLP-1 Injury Claims
The Phoenix firm says it represents about 20 clients alleging digestive and vision-related harm from GLP-1 weight-loss medications.
Senior Health
Live Poll
Do you trust non-camera monitoring systems to keep seniors safe while protecting their privacy?
Phoenix Fall-Prevention System Earns TIME Recognition
The radar-based Helpany Paul system receives a 2026 Best Invention award for its privacy-focused approach to senior care.
Phoenix reporting spans medical developments, public health alerts, insurance changes and community wellness programs. Coverage runs across the city and the communities around it. Climate and heat-related conditions distinguish local health challenges from those in other parts of the country. Access to specialized care and the rapid growth of the local medical sector remain the most consistent themes in the news.