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CPS Update: 1,700 of 6,500 Cases Have Been Reviewed

Brewer-appointed team reports progress; child abuse, neglect calls went uninvestigated for four years.

Light, Color Affect Life All Around

Artificial illumination, brightness make impact on bodies, minds, moods.

Necessity of Sleep Goes Beyond Rest

Body hard at work while people get their zzzz's, including healing, learning and remembering.

Health Insurance Enrollment Deadline Nears For Some

Those covered by some government-funded programs will need to enroll in new insurance.

Tucson Fire Department Aims to Ease Firefighters’ Trauma

Firefighters and researchers collaborate to develop peer-based program that helps first responders deal with their work’s emotional toll

Dramatic Increase of Arizonans Enrolling in Health Marketplace

DHHS says about 3,600 residents chose plans as of Nov. 30; although higher than the 739 earlier in month, less than 1/3 expected by officials.

Emerging Field of Bioinformatics Connects Docs, Gene Researchers

Uses areas of computer science, math and engineering to process biological data; developments result from decade of research.

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.

Pima Health Dep., Vail Schools Holding Whooping Cough Meeting

At request of Vail school parents, meeting will answer questions, address preventative measures.

Tucsonan Shares Experiences in South Africa After Mandela's Death

She says there is "a strange dichotomy" between somberness and joy for the passing of the historical, political figure.

Additional Batch of Un-Investigated Child Abuse Reports Found

A few weeks ago news arose that Arizona CPS agency had ignored 6,550, investigation came across an additional 1,800.

Tucsonan Helps Philippines Relief Efforts

Arizonan coordinating emergency medical aid on Leyte Island with Doctors Without Borders.

AZ Week: In Midst of CPS Crisis, Elected Officials Want Solutions

AZ Sen. David Bradley has been vocal about issue, recently introduced own proposal of what state should do to successfully protect children.

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.

Cold Weather Brings Freeze Warnings

Temperatures are expected to drop near or below freezing overnight through weekend.

Local Navigator: Federal Marketplace Is Working 'Better'

Luis Elias with St. Elizabeth Health Center says he, clinic's patients are less frustrated with the website.

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