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Goldwater Institute Sues FDA for Info on Ebola Drug Approval

Oct 10, 2017 The FDA originally turned down a FOIA request, saying it was protecting trade secrets.

Arizona Naturopaths Asking to Expand Medical Authority

Oct 10, 2017 A group wants the Legislature will close a loophole that limits their purview.
The El Rio Community Health Center building.

Time Running Out for Community Health Funding

Sep 29, 2017 Lack of congressional action puts local health care providers in trouble, like El Rio Health Center.
File photo of a hospital hallway.

Obamacare Repeal Will Cost AZ Economy

Sep 26, 2017 A report from ASU predicts recession if health care jobs are eliminated.

Link Between Depression, Dementia To Be Studied

Sep 26, 2017 Among those with dementia, 15%-45% also diagnosed with depression.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey in a May 10, 2017 interview.

Gov Ducey Backs Latest Plan to Repeal Obamacare

Sep 18, 2017 In a tweet he calls the Graham-Cassidy plan the "best path forward."
A view of Tucson from Tumamoc Hill.

Pima County to Get Regular Air-Quality Forecasts

Sep 15, 2017 State environmental department to provide a 5-day outlook for the county.
The Arizona Capitol Building. January 2017

State Supreme Court To Hear Medicaid Funding Case

Sep 13, 2017 Arizona conservatives say the funding mechanism is unconstitutional.
Looking down at the mall on the campus of the University of Arizona.

Flu Season Off to an Early Start on UA Campus

Sep 12, 2017 Almost 40 cases diagnosed; exact origin unknown.
(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Arizona's Obesity Rate Flattens, Still Concerning

Sep 8, 2017 Nearly one-third of state's population is heavy enough that it affects their health.
Opioid-related deaths are on the rise in Arizona.

Arizona Releases Plan to Fight Opioid Epidemic

Sep 7, 2017 A Department of Health Services report outlines 12 actions to fight the opioid crisis.
Dionisio de la Viña, one of the NAMI volunteers, discusses how building a book club for readers interested in mental, health developed into a community as well.

Forums to Explore Community Impact of Mental Illness

Sep 7, 2017 Public events to foster discussion about mental health-related issues, including incarceration, law enforcement, and treatment.
Applying sunscreen can prevent skin cancer.

Skin Won't Absorb New UA-Developed Sunscreen

Sep 5, 2017 The product was developed with assistance from Tech Launch Arizona.
Kids viewing an eclipse with solar viewing glasses

Without Eye Protection, Even a Peek at the Eclipse is Dangerous

Aug 21, 2017 Children and young adults are particularly at risk without safety glasses.

"When We Are in Our Addiction, We Are Not Living."

Aug 17, 2017 Arizona Spotlight devotes an episode to understanding addiction, including two stories of recovery from destructive eating habits..
Haruo Nakajima played the part of Godzilla - and many other Toho studios monsters - for more than 20 years.

Farewell to The King of the Monsters

Aug 11, 2017 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Opioid addicts struggle to get their recovery covered; astronomical events in the works of William Shakespeare; and a folktale from India in "The Drum & The Story".

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