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Study Confirms Concerns About Addictive Qualities of Smoking Substitutes

UA researcher finds e-cigarette cartridges can lead to dangerous levels of nicotine intake.

City of Tucson Shuts Down Homeless Camp

Cites health code violations and illegal use of property

Raising the Age to Buy Tobacco

Tucson is considering raising the minimum age to buy cigarettes in an effort to curb smoking among teens.

Nurses at Two Tucson Hospitals Vote to Unionize

How unions function in right-to-work states like Arizona.

UA Center Receives Funding for Alzheimer's Research

$3.7 million grant to help researchers study problem growing in urgency.

Study: Children With Down Syndrome Affected Differently by Naps

Researchers found that naps may hinder the ability for children with Down syndrome to consolidate memory.

Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Begins Nov 1

Additional health care choices are available for Pima County residents.

Sonoran Zika Case Spike Prompts Maricopa County Warning

The county is warning pregnant women about travel to the Mexican state of Sonora.

New Medicare Cards On The Way to Arizona Recipients

Changes come with warning about scammers trying to get information.

Arizona Looks to Put Out E-Cigarette Use Among Young People

The state's health services department is planning an aggressive anti-vape campaign.

15,000 Sign On to Banner-UA Nationwide Health Study

The goal is to get 100,000 Arizonans enrolled by 2023.

Sensor System Gives UA Researchers More Ways to Detect Lies

The system measures hundreds of cues that point to deception.

State Puts Hourly Air Quality Info Online

A website will let you know levels of ozone and particulate matter.

Research Ties Urban Flu Patterns to Population Density, Climate

Researchers say there's more to the spread of flu than the expected seasonal patterns.

Tucson VA Medical Center Drops to Lowest Ranking

Hospital chief of staff says staff is focused on doing better

Arizona Company Recalls Beef Possibly Contaminated With Salmonella

An investigation found 57 people have become ill so far.

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