Banner Health

08/26/2025

A chalazion is a lump or cyst that forms on the eyelid from a blocked oil gland. This blockage can cause oil and other debris to build up, causing the gland to swell and form a bump on the eyelid. Chalazia are often confused with styes because they both involve swelling of glands in the eyelids, but they have some distinct differences.

Is your eyelid bump a stye or a chalazion? Chalazia are usually harmless and painless but not pretty to look at. Learn the causes and how to treat them.

08/25/2025

Contact lenses are an excellent option for improving vision. However, most people don’t know that even though the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves some soft contact lenses for overnight wear, it is never a good idea to fall asleep in them, and always bad for the eyes.

Contact lenses are a popular and safe choice for correcting your vision if you use them properly. Here’s why you should remove your lenses when you sleep.

08/25/2025

Stewed apples are trending on TikTok for their potential gut health benefits. Cooking apples can break down their fiber and release pectin, a compound that may support digestion. (via Verywell Health)

Stewed apples may provide more gut health benefits than raw apples. Cooked apples provide more pectin, a type of fiber that boosts gut health and provides other health benefits.

08/25/2025

A serious medical or mental health diagnosis can be life-altering. It's common to feel a sense of loss, overwhelming anxiety, guilt, helplessness or hopelessness. Many people have had to deal with tough health news, and there are steps to take to cope, find support and begin moving forward.

A difficult diagnosis or unexpected health news can be life-changing. Here’s how to cope and support your emotional health, and the next steps you can take.

08/25/2025

Whether we’re walking more, exercising regularly or just spending long hours on our feet, they get tired. And when they don’t get the support they need, problems like arch pain, heel discomfort and back aches can follow. Luckily, there are ways to relieve that pain and get back to moving comfortably, step by step. Orthotic insoles, whether store-bought or custom-made, can make a big difference.

Do you need better foot support? Explore the difference between custom orthotics and insoles. Learn what’s best for your foot pain, arch support and more.

08/24/2025

At Banner Children’s at Desert, music therapy is more than a melody—it’s a source of comfort, connection, and hope. From easing anxiety before procedures to helping patients express their emotions and even supporting physical rehabilitation, music brings joy and healing to young hearts every day.

08/24/2025

Comprehensive care is teamwork that brings multiple disciplines under one roof to offer the best care, while decreasing costs, wait times and inconveniences for patients. Before, during and after treatment, comprehensive care ensures that a person's whole health is considered.

How can a team of experts improve your treatment while also saving you money? Learn more about comprehensive care and why it’s so important.

08/23/2025

Regular activity is important for everyone and that includes kids with asthma. Being active helps children stay healthy and manage stress and it supports strong lungs and airways. It may even help reduce how often they have asthma symptoms. The key is to help children manage their asthma before, during and after activity.

Learn ways that kids with asthma can safely play sports. Get tips on managing symptoms, creating an asthma plan and helping coaches support your child.

08/23/2025

People who would like to lose weight and haven’t had success with techniques like changing their diet may be tempted to try weight loss supplements or appetite suppressants. However, supplements, including those marketed as quick weight loss aids are not regulated or required to undergo quality control or clinical testing. A health care provider can help with healthy ways to modify diet and exercise, suggest a prescription anti-obesity medication or make a referral to an obesity medicine specialist.

If you want to lose weight, it can be tempting to turn to weight loss supplements. But these products may cause unpleasant or dangerous side effects.

08/23/2025

We were thrilled to welcome the Phoenix Mercury players to Banner Children’s at Desert! Their visit last week brought so much joy, smiles and unforgettable memories to our pediatric patients and families. A heartfelt thank you to the players and their team for taking the time to create such a special moment for our kids

08/22/2025

Ni****ne use in children remains a constant concern in schools, as many studies and surveys in the recent years show alarmingly high numbers in high school and middle school students reporting they have tried it. (via KOLD News 13)

The Pima County Health Department found almost 50% of teens in Pima County have tried vapes.

08/22/2025

While restless leg syndrome and peripheral neuropathy may have some overlapping symptoms, they are different conditions requiring different treatment. Understanding the key signs of each condition is important for getting the proper care. Early treatment can lead to better management and improved quality of life.

Do you have pain in your legs? It could be restless leg syndrome or peripheral neuropathy. Learn to identify symptoms and find the right path for relief.