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Obesity rates hold steady, but severe obesity is on the rise

According to new government research, about 4 in 10 Americans have obesity overall and about 1 in 10 have severe obesity.

U.S. to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico

California avocado growers are fuming about a U.S. decision to halt inspections of Mexican orchards by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Alcohol-free beer is gaining popularity, even at Oktoberfest

This year marked the first time an alcohol-free beer garden opened in Munich.

“This aquifer is our Colorado River”: Rural residents struggle when corporate farms drill deep for water

From the Governor to the Attorney General, Arizona officials grapple with saving rural water supplies.

Fact Check AZ: Is The Epoch Times really '#1 trusted news'?

The news outlet's shadowy ownership structure and suspect reporting make it a questionable resource.

A celestial trifecta: What to know about Tuesday’s lunar eclipse

Stargazers will be in for another celestial treat Tuesday night as three cosmic events will occur at the same time during the full moon.

The Grand Canyon is experiencing one of its deadliest stretches in years

At least 16 people have died at the Grand Canyon this year, putting the park on pace to eclipse its average of 17 deaths per year.

Keurig misled the public over claims its K-Cup pods are 100% recyclable, the SEC says

Questions over whether the single-use, hard-to-recycle plastic Keurig K-Cups are environmentally friendly have hovered over the company for years.

How to eat more like a vegetarian — even if you're not one

If you're a meat lover, these tips can help you dial back your meat intake and explore new flavors.

Never closer and never farther away: The fight over updating Arizona's rural groundwater law

How a group that was formed to fight the problem resulted in two competing bills, neither of which made it out of the legislature.

Hedge funds and foreign farms get water, rural Arizonans get empty wells

A Saudi presence in La Paz County is already well known. So who else is using the area's water?

A photographer captures life in America’s last remaining old-growth forests

NPR interviewed David Herasimtschuk about his efforts to educate people about the importance of preserving these ancient forests.

AZPM Elections Debate Schedule

Look for upcoming discussions and debates from the major races and ballot issues in Arizona's November election.

Mosquito-borne illnesses are rising: Here's how to protect yourself

Mosquitoes kill more people than any other creature in the world. So the key is — try not to get bitten.

A newly mapped underwater mountain could be home to 20 new species

The potentially new species, which have yet to be officially confirmed, include a sea urchin, starfish and a squat lobster.

Updated COVID vaccines are coming soon

The new COVID vaccines are designed to keep the shots up to date with the virus, which keeps evolving to evade our immune systems.

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