Medical issues are a growing concern in Arizona and beyond, and “Arizona Horizon” has featured a variety of stories covering the latest developments in health care news and medical research.
Steam the latest health care news below, and watch “Arizona Horizon” weeknights at 5 and 10 p.m. on air, on our YouTube news channel AZPBS Now, or stream full episodes online later or through the PBS app.
LATE dementia on the rise – February 12, 2026
A silent but serious brain disorder is affecting more older adults than many people realize. It is not Alzheimer’s disease.
It is called LATE dementia, short for limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy. Experts now estimate it affects nearly one in three people age 85 and older and about 10% of those 65 and older. Despite those numbers, many families have never heard of it.
What makes LATE different? Why is it often mistaken for Alzheimer’s? What should families watch for?
Dr. Amit Shah of Mayo Clinic Arizona joined “Arizona Horizon” to explain the latest research, warning signs and what this growing diagnosis means for older adults and their loved ones.
Watch the full interview to learn what experts are discovering and how it could change the way we understand memory loss and aging.
New catheter procedure treats leaky heart valves – February 11, 2026
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix has performed a revolutionary procedure to treat patients living with a leaky heart valve. The groundbreaking treatment uses Valcare’s AMEND ring, a minimally invasive device designed to repair the valve and help address this common heart condition.
In order to ensure no open-heart surgery is required, Dr. Paul Sorajja, an interventional cardiologist at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix said the ring is delivered through a small catheter inserted through a blood vessel.
Watch the full episode to hear directly from Dr. Sorajja about this medical breakthrough and why it matters now.
New book explains how to achieve fast recovery from illnesses – February 10, 2026
What if your body already has the tools to heal faster and recover stronger? A new book from AARP, “Heal Faster: Unlock Your Body’s Rapid Recovery Reflex,” explores how people can bounce back more efficiently from illness, injury, surgery and even chronic conditions.
In the book, Victoria Maizes, founding executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, introduces what she calls the body’s “rapid recovery reflex.” She explains how interconnected systems that regulate immunity, metabolism, inflammation and resilience can be activated to support healing.
Want to know how it works and how you can apply it in your own life? Watch her interview on “Arizona Horizon” to learn practical, science-based strategies that could change the way you think about recovery.
Reducing blood pressure early can reduce the risk of dementia – January 30, 2026
New guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology reveal that controlling your blood pressure today could help protect your brain tomorrow.
Growing research shows high blood pressure does not just affect the heart. It can also damage blood vessels in the brain and increase the risk of cognitive decline and dementia later in life.
Anna D. Burke, managing director of Karsten Solheim for Dementia Research Chair and a professor of neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss the new guidelines.
Watch the full conversation to learn what you can do to lower your risk of dementia.
Health Secretary reveals new food pyramid guidelines – January 30, 2026
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced new dietary guidelines, unveiling a new food pyramid. The new guidelines focus on promoting whole foods, proteins and healthy fats. The new food pyramid has red meat, cheese, vegetables and fruits at the top.
The new nutritional recommendations, announced on January 7, 2026, are a shift from previous guidelines.
Stephanie Espinoza, a registered dietitian, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss the new guidelines.
Watch the full episode to learn how the updated guidelines could impact your diet and well-being.
Global trends to consider as GLP-1 injections gain popularity – January 23, 2026
One in eight Americans say they have tried GLP-1s, a weight-loss injection. Research led by Arizona State University finds these medicines are influencing social norms, user strategies and health systems.
They identified nine global trends that should be considered as these drugs continue to gain popularity and become more accessible.
Alexandra Brewis, Ph.D., Regents and President’s Professor at the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at ASU, and Cindi SturtzSreetharan, President’s Professor at the School of Human Evolution and Social Change, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss the social effects of GLP-1 medications.
Watch the full conversation to learn how these drugs are changing more than weight and what it could mean for the future of health and society.
New immune-cell therapy helps combat synovial sarcoma – January 14, 2026
A patient with synovial sarcoma, a soft-tissue cancer that usually occurs in the large joints of the arms and legs, is the first in Arizona to be treated with a new immune-cell therapy known as TECELRA at HonorHealth Research Institute.
Justin Moser, M.D., Medical Oncologist at HonorHealth Research Institute, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss the breakthrough research on synovial sarcoma.
Watch the episode online to learn how TECELRA works and what it could mean for patients facing synovial sarcoma.
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