Lawyers for inmates ask judge to take over health care services in Arizona prisons
They say the Arizona corrections department lacks the leadership to comply with changes ordered by a judge in a 2012 lawsuit over the quality of health care for prisoners.
Native communities in Arizona to receive $500,000 grant to combat opioid misuse
Grant will support prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts in tribal and urban Indian communities.
As measles cases rise, a new book warns parents not to underestimate the disease
As childhood vaccination rates drop in the U.S., outbreaks of measles are rising. In his new book, Dr. Adam Ratner makes the case that this is a bad sign for public health.
Winter illnesses return with a vengeance
The number of people catching the flu is skyrocketing, while COVID-19, RSV and other respiratory viral illnesses are also rising.
Flu cases rise again, while COVID takes a back seat
It's an unusual winter for respiratory illnesses. The flu is peaking twice: once in early January and again in February.
Harvesting Health – Naco Wellness Initiative
Arizona residents are working with neighbors in Naco, Mexico to improve health and wellbeing. The non-profit uses gardens, education and exercise as part of its efforts.
‘Absolutely appalled’ Arizona AG Kris Mayes sues Trump Administration over $3 trillion federal funding freeze
The Trump administration walked back the freeze after public outcry.
Body Stories Redefined
Husband-and wife plastic surgery team creates charity to provide free surgery and care to under and uninsured patients.
The Buzz: Removing ultra-processed foods from school meals
A bill in the Arizona legislature aims to pull foods with certain ingredients from what public schools serve.
FDA bans the food dye Red No. 3
The petroleum based color additive that's been used for decades, gives foods and drinks bright, flashy coloring.
Governor Katie Hobbs targets school voucher reform and accountability in State of the State Address
Hobbs outlines 2025 plans for housing, childcare, education reform, water security, and public safety.
Feeling down? Taking a walk could help, new research shows
Getting your steps in can reduce depression, research finds.
The Buzz: Catching up with some of our 2024 interviewees
We check back in on four stories we covered this year to see how they are doing.
Yes, the number of food recalls has been rising. Here's what you need to know
A Gallup poll from this summer found Americans' confidence in the government to ensure a safe U.S. food supply had sunk to a record low.
Threats to Medicaid funding could mean loss of health insurance for thousands of Arizonans
The incoming Trump administration and GOP-controlled Congress could cut the Medicaid expansion in the Affordable Care Act, eliminating health insurance for over 3 million parents and adults, including Arizonans.
