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SunFed cucumbers and Costco eggs recalled due to potential salmonella contamination

Nov 30, 2024 Federal health officials say 68 people in 19 states were sickened by the cucumbers, and 18 of them needed to be hospitalized. There were no reported illnesses with the eggs.

Arizona sees record high vaccine exemptions among kindergarteners

Nov 27, 2024 Recent CDC data shows that vaccine exemptions for Arizona kindergarteners is up over last year, and the highest it’s been in at least 15.

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

Nov 18, 2024 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

Nov 17, 2024 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

Nov 12, 2024 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

Nov 8, 2024 We talk to journalists from around the globe about the U.S. headlines in their countries.

Impossible, you say? Try asking a toddler

Nov 7, 2024 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

Nov 6, 2024 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

Nov 5, 2024 Agreement also adds reporting requirements to Fry's & Smith's pharmacies.

Pima County sees decrease in overdose deaths

Oct 29, 2024 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

Oct 29, 2024 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

Oct 25, 2024 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

Oct 24, 2024 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

Oct 23, 2024 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

Oct 21, 2024 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

Oct 11, 2024 Experts are concerned that the outbreak could worsen in the fall and winter months.

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