Health and Medicine

A quarter of children have a parent with substance use disorder, a study finds

May 13, 2025 A new study says millions of children in the U.S. live in a household with a parent who has either a moderate or severe substance use disorder.

VA says its job cuts will limit doctor, nurse resignations

May 10, 2025 As the Department of Veterans Affairs tries to meet President Trump's goal of cutting 15% of staff, vets are concerned there won't be enough doctors and nurses.

Covid-19 Five Years Later, a New Life in Arizona

May 9, 2025 Artist Kenneth Ober is reinventing himself in Bisbee after moving from the Los Angeles area.

Trump cuts baby 'Safe to Sleep' team. Here's what parents should know

May 5, 2025 The Safe to Sleep campaign has greatly reduced cases of sudden infant death syndrome and other sleep-related deaths.

In a reversal, the Trump administration restores funding for women's health study

Apr 24, 2025 Funding will continue for the Women's Health Initiative.

Like measles, misinformation is spreading, poll finds

Apr 23, 2025 Most parents in the poll said they do keep their children up to date on their recommended vaccines.

Tech Launch startup focuses on respiratory therapy

Apr 21, 2025 UA research could result in COPD patients using inhalers instead of a mask

You're probably taking over-the-counter painkillers incorrectly

Apr 18, 2025 Many over-the-counter pain medications are available, but are they all the same? And how much should you really take?

Standoff over disability funding heats up as Hobbs threatens blanket vetoes

Apr 17, 2025 Gov. Katie Hobbs, a democrat, is mirroring a tactic previously used for republican administrations like former governor Doug Ducey and Jan Brewer.

In the middle of a hepatitis outbreak, U.S. shutters the one CDC lab that could help

Apr 16, 2025 All 27 scientists at this CDC lab were told their duties were "unnecessary," and now viral outbreak investigations have been halted

Hobbs warns GOP budget fix could gut disability services, Paid Caregiver Program

Apr 11, 2025 Governor Hobbs is pushing back on a GOP budget plan she says threatens disability services and cuts paid caregiver hours for thousands of Arizona families.

Trump's coal executive order draws mixed reactions from Navajo Nation leaders

Apr 9, 2025 President Donald Trump’s coal order splits Navajo leaders—some see jobs and revenue, others warn of health risks and clinging to a fading industry.

Federal grant cuts hit Pima County Health Department, impacting jobs and services

Apr 2, 2025 County officials brace for workforce reductions as major grants are terminated.

March Madness and babies: Are the sounds of the game too big for little ears?

Mar 27, 2025 A simple rule to remember: if it's too loud for you, it's too loud for them.

Friends of PACC Clinic Aims to Keep People and Their Pets Together

Mar 25, 2025 Non-profit animal hospital is run by PACC support group.

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