Health and Medicine

Is it the flu or is it COVID? One at-home test can tell you

The FDA recently authorized the iHealth at-home test for the SARS-CoV2 virus and two strains of the flu virus.

Alzheimer’s affects the Hispanic community at higher rates, but research is lagging

Specialists are calling for more research to understand the higher prevalence of the disease among Hispanic Americans.

How to find lost objects: 6 techniques that really work

Finding missing items is an art and a science. The next time you misplace your house key, try these strategies to hunt it down.

The Buzz: How the world covers U.S. elections

We talk to journalists from around the globe about the U.S. headlines in their countries.

Impossible, you say? Try asking a toddler

Even toddlers can tell an event that is improbable from one that appears impossible.

Arizona enshrines abortion rights, but Trump’s return sparks uncertainty for providers

Arizona's Proposition 139 secures abortion rights, but with Trump’s return, providers brace for renewed challenges and uncertainty.

Settlement with Kroger adds $68.5 million to AZ opioid fund

Agreement also adds reporting requirements to Fry's & Smith's pharmacies.

Pima County sees decrease in overdose deaths

Pima County is seeing a 17% decrease in overdose fatalities, which the county attributes to ongoing harm reduction strategies.

Fact Check AZ: Claims in the campaigns for and against Prop 139

Both sides are pushing messages that sometimes leave out some key information.

Neighboring governors Hobbs, Durazo sign off on environmental plan to address cross-border air, water, waste and wildlife issues

New strategic plan prioritizes sustainable solutions for shared environmental challenges along the Arizona-Sonora border.

Want to understand the dramatic shift in Latino views on abortion? Go to Arizona

Pew Research Center polling shows that 62% of Hispanics in the U.S. believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases.

Mayes joins 24 states to challenge Idaho's abortion ban

Idaho's abortion ban faces legal challenge as Mayes joins 24 states to uphold protections for emergency care.

Stress isn't all bad. Here's when it can help

Though chronic stress can take its toll on our health, there are situations when stress can be beneficial.

Worst U.S. whooping cough outbreak in a decade has infected thousands

Experts are concerned that the outbreak could worsen in the fall and winter months.

Obesity rates hold steady, but severe obesity is on the rise

According to new government research, about 4 in 10 Americans have obesity overall and about 1 in 10 have severe obesity.

Alcohol-free beer is gaining popularity, even at Oktoberfest

This year marked the first time an alcohol-free beer garden opened in Munich.

How to eat more like a vegetarian — even if you're not one

If you're a meat lover, these tips can help you dial back your meat intake and explore new flavors.

Mosquito-borne illnesses are rising: Here's how to protect yourself

Mosquitoes kill more people than any other creature in the world. So the key is — try not to get bitten.

El Rio Clinic considers parking expansion, Menlo Park residents concerned about community garden

Menlo Park neighborhood responds to potential changes as El Rio Clinic weighs options for additional employee parking space.

Updated COVID vaccines are coming soon

The new COVID vaccines are designed to keep the shots up to date with the virus, which keeps evolving to evade our immune systems.

On the Origin of COVID

Research now shows it wasn’t a lab leak

Echoing Hope Ranch

Echoing Hope Ranch in Cochise County provides a variety of services to those with autism or other developmental disabilities.

Parent Provided Care

Arizona Parents of children with disabilities receive funding and certified training to be Direct Care Workers for their own minor children.

John is Colorblind

Witness five individuals use corrective glasses that allows them to see colors that they never detected before.

Working in Mental Health with Felicia Jaimez

Providing therapy on the Pascua Yaqui Reservation.

All of Us at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center

The Tucson Chinese Cultural Center has partnered with the All of Us Research Program as part of a nationwide endeavor to collect genetic data to aid in the advancement of precision health care and prevention.