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"The King of Sting" Talks Arizona Insects

Jul 14, 2016 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The future of "Right to Try" for the terminally ill; Tucson street names often stir debate; the swingin' nighlife of Arizona's bats.

UA Alzheimer's Research Looks at Aging Female Brain

Jul 14, 2016 Scientist considers reproductive milestones as triggers

UA Researchers Focus on Healthy Aging Brain

Jul 13, 2016 Dementia, Alzheimer's are not inevitable.

Better Health on Border Goal of Binational Effort

Jul 7, 2016 Healthy Border 20/20 plan brings medical professionals from both sides together.

'The Fight of Her Life:' Young Mom Takes on Chemotherapy

Jun 24, 2016 Update on story of Douglas mother of four undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

The Owl & Panther Project Supports Tucson Refugees of Torture

Jun 23, 2016 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Arizona woman faces death on her own terms; Legal and emotional issues surrounding choosing to die.

Choosing Death Over Dying: One Arizona Family's Story

Jun 23, 2016 Family members call on state to legalize a patient's right to die on own terms.

Tucsonan Runs to Phoenix - Literally - for Cancer Research

Jun 23, 2016 He makes 125-mile trek in two nights, raises $2,000; next goal: Boston Marathon.

Health Officials: Zika Case in Pima County, But No Danger

Jun 17, 2016 Patient had traveled in Caribbean, has recovered; chances 'low' of contracting virus.

On Pima County Streets: Is One Traffic Death Too Many?

Jun 10, 2016 Why do traffic crashes and the casualties from them remain a persistent problem?

Traffic Crashes, Deaths Rise on Arizona Roadways in 2015

Jun 2, 2016 Alcohol, speeding and failure to wear seat belts all contribute to rise in fatalities.

Pinal County Measles Cases Have Health Officials Watching

Jun 1, 2016 11 cases reported in recent weeks linked to Eloy immigrant center.

Ground Broken for New University Hospital Tower

May 26, 2016 Banner commits hundreds of millions for construction, research.

Woman Fights for Mental Health Care in Rural Arizona

May 20, 2016 Sheri George wages war against health care provider shortage in rural communities.

One Woman's Fight for Mental Health Care in Rural Arizona

May 19, 2016 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The vote on Prop 123; help for women entrepreneurs in Tucson; and a dream fulfilled after four decades of ambition.

Mosquito Season Brings Worry of West Nile More Than Zika

May 16, 2016 Health officials say West Nile Virus is a danger in Arizona; 7 deaths last year.

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