Thousands of AZ Kids Could Lose Health Coverage Saturday
State insurance program ending, some will be unable to enroll in private insurance under Affordable Care Act.
UA's RNA Research Helping Scientists with Cancer Diagnosis
New developments in molecular biology make it possible to measure messenger RNA in single cells.
UA Sociology School Participates in Tucson Poverty Project
School collaborating with Mayor Rothschild to combat poverty in city; determine current status of residents.
Survey: TUSD Spent 38% of Meals Budget Locally Last School Year
Between 2011-12, school district spent twice the state average on Arizona products; plans to purchase more local food in future.
New Program Aims to Address Older Adults’ Mental Health
Researchers say many seniors struggle with depression, other mental health disorders, but that poor mental health need not be the norm.
Supreme Court Rejects AZ's 20-Week Abortion Ban
State had appealed lower court ruling blocking law; opponents say 2012 legislation violated women's rights.
AZ Week: Obamacare, Its Effects in State's Rural Areas
Affordable Care Act went into effect Jan. 1; Southern Arizona health experts discuss the good and bad.
House Implements New Security Requirements for Obamacare
Most of AZ's congressional delegation voted for bill; Republicans say necessary to deal with potential security breaches online.
3 Decades Later: Mental Health Suit Against AZ Settled
Arnold vs. Sarn began in 1981, alleged state did not appropriately fund comprehensive mental health system.
Tucson Surgeon Helping African Women with Post Birth Injuries
Fistulas are holes in the bladder that result from long deliveries, lack of medical attention; oftentimes smell causes these women to be ostracized.
Health Insurance Enrollment Deadline Nears For Some
Those covered by some government-funded programs will need to enroll in new insurance.
Retinal Implants Get New Tech That Could Improve Clarity
Wolfgang Fink, member of the joint U.S.-German research team developing product said current retinal implants allow people to see, but only basic, blurry shapes.
Tucsonan Helps Philippines Relief Efforts
Arizonan coordinating emergency medical aid on Leyte Island with Doctors Without Borders.
AZ Week: Child Abuse Victim Gives Back as Foster Parent
Daniela Preciado says she sees herself in many of the kids she cares for now that she has reached adulthood.
Further Cuts to Food Stamps Worry Local Food Bank Officials
As part of Farm Bill, Senate wants to cut $4B from program's budget in next 10 years, while House wants $40B.
