Health and Medicine

Prop 205: Sharp Divisions over Legalizing Marijuana in Arizona

Sep 27, 2016 State could become fifth to legalize it for recreational use; governor leads opposition.

Feeding Our Future: Putting Native Foods Back on the Plate

Sep 22, 2016 Why did the Tohono O'odham stop eating and growing their Native foods?

UA Professor Works to Replace Coral Snake Antivenom

Sep 19, 2016 'Race against time' to finish trials before complete shortage.

Ajo to Fight Chronic Disease, on Two Wheels

Sep 19, 2016 A project is sending the town community bicycles to promote public health.

Lower Costs, Improved Health Care See Progress in Tucson

Sep 16, 2016 Plus: update from Caterpillar; what's next for ITT Tech students; teens in government.

30 Zika Cases Reported in Arizona Since Outbreak Began

Sep 12, 2016 More than a third of all cases reported in state came in last month.

University of Arizona Considers Ban on E-Cigarettes

Sep 6, 2016 Cigarettes, pipes and chewing tobacco were banned on campus in 2014.

Arizona Adult Obesity Rate Falls for First Time Since 2011

Sep 6, 2016 28.4% of state's adults are overweight, study finds, risking diabetes, other problems.

Hopi Cultural Center to Reduce Arsenic in Drinking Water

Aug 25, 2016 EPA orders center to come up with measures as part of multiyear management plan.

Regents Will Hire Expert to Review UA Health Sciences

Aug 19, 2016 'Comprehensive' review to start as soon as possible; UA President Hart happy with decision.

Board of Regents to Meet over UA Colleges of Medicine

Aug 18, 2016 Will meet to discuss, receive legal advice and 'take possible action.'

UA Health Sciences Head Rejects Allegations

Aug 17, 2016 'Skip' Garcia doesn't anticipate basis for investigation but would cooperate fully.

SynCardia Official: Tucson Operations Expected to Continue

Aug 16, 2016 Artificial heart manufacturer went through bankruptcy, sale in July.

From a Few Holding Cells to 17 Medical Clinics in Tucson: El Rio After 50 Years

Aug 11, 2016 The community health center celebrates its expansion and many years of service.

UA Veterinary School Accreditation Put on Hold

Aug 11, 2016 University to appeal decision that halts professional degree program enrollment.

UA Phoenix Med School Under Regents' Scrutiny

Aug 2, 2016 Board will hold meetings to review medical community complaints.

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