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The Arizona Capitol.

Bill Requiring Abortion Reporting Passes Arizona House

Apr 10, 2018 Doctors would be required to tell why an abortion is performed
The entrance to Saguaro National Park east.

Possibly Rabid Fox Spotted in Saguaro National Park

Apr 6, 2018 Animal approached hiker Wednesday.
Mint grows on a Central Arizona farm in February, 2018.

Bill Aims to Reduce Rate of Suicide Among Farmers

Apr 5, 2018 The proposal would create outlets like counseling for agricultural workers under financial and emotional stress.
A health worker portions out pills.

Tucson Doctor Charged Over Illegal Prescriptions

Apr 4, 2018 David Alan Ruben allegedly prescribed opioids after being ordered to stop
A man gets ready to receive a flu shot, 2016.

Flu Reports Still Active: Not Too Late to Get Vaccine

Apr 3, 2018 Arizona Department of Health Services sees rise in influenza B strain.
Opioids in a pill bottle

Cochise County to Join Lawsuit Against Opioid Makers

Apr 2, 2018 County claims it spends hundred of thousands of dollars each year combatting problems stemming from opioid addiction.
Cars moving through Tucson.

Health Officials Ready for Earlier Ozone Season

Apr 2, 2018 High levels of ground-level ozone, a summertime pollutant, are detected earlier.
The Census Bureau predicts the U.S. population of older adults will pass that of children by 2035 for the first time ever.

Older Folks in US Projected to Outnumber Children for First Time in History

Mar 27, 2018 Local numbers mirror trends identified in the Census Bureau report.
The new tower for Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, March 2018.

Banner-UMC Opening New Facility to Tours

Mar 27, 2018 Nine-story tower will open to patients in April 2019
Ana Abril Tolsa, a woman who has lived in Tucson for 19 years without legal status, writes at the Mercado San Agustin on Feb. 22, 2018.

How an 'Emotional Perfect Storm' Can Batter Immigrants' Health

Mar 13, 2018 Undocumented immigrants struggle to access treatment due to status.

UA Highlighting Brain Awareness Week With Free Talk

Mar 12, 2018 Public lecture looks at emotional stress, chronic pain and autism.
Researchers think narcissists are actually coping with sadness, insecurity, and depression.

Self-Centered People Could be Secretly Depressed, Study Suggests

Mar 9, 2018 UA psychologist links narcissism to negativity, anxiety and insecurity.

Study to Examine Effects of Arizona Recession-Era Health Insurance Cutbacks

Mar 6, 2018 UA researchers are investigating how the state tried to deal with Recession budget shortfalls.
Smartphones can connect people, or create a distance.

Researcher Looks at Impact of Smartphones on Romantic Relationships

Mar 5, 2018 While it creates a direct line to our partners, dependency may mean distance.
Filling prescriptions at a pharmacy.

State Prepares to Launch Opioid Hotline for Health Care Providers

Mar 2, 2018 Hotline will offer doctors assistance with treating patients who are using opioids.
Study says viewing exercise-related posts on social media can change one's outlook on personal health.

Do Social Media Posts About Exercise Motivate? It's Not Black or White, Study Says

Mar 2, 2018 UA researcher says users can experience both concern and motivation when viewing posts.

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