Health & Medicine https://www.azpm.org/health-medicine Health & Medicine en-US Copyright Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:54:58 GMT Leading UA cancer researcher dies from cancer she was studying https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-10-15/231595-leading-ua-cancer-researcher-dies Dr. Rachna Shroff led research into gastrointestinal cancer, before contracting an aggressive form of it. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:54:58 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-10-15/231595-leading-ua-cancer-researcher-dies Steve Jess The Trump administration has tightened restrictions on so-called birth tourism in the US. Here’s what it could mean for Arizona. https://www.azpm.org/immigration/2026-10-08/231371-the-trump-administration-has-tightened-restrictions-on-so-called-birth-tourism-in-the-us-heres-what-it-could-mean-for-arizona Birth tourism is defined by the administration as entering the United States on a nonimmigrant visa for the purpose of giving birth, or helping someone do so. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:59:45 GMT https://www.azpm.org/immigration/2026-10-08/231371-the-trump-administration-has-tightened-restrictions-on-so-called-birth-tourism-in-the-us-heres-what-it-could-mean-for-arizona Silvia Sanchez Casa Grande baby formula plant tied to $384m settlement over unsafe production https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-17/231242-casa-grande-baby-formula-plant-tied-to-384m-settlement-over-unsafe-production Abbott Laboratories, the corporation behind Similac, did not admit any wrongdoing. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:10:36 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-17/231242-casa-grande-baby-formula-plant-tied-to-384m-settlement-over-unsafe-production Kieran Hadley EPA rollback on power plant emissions limits could worsen Arizona air quality https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-15/231221-epa-rollback-on-power-plant-emissions-limits-could-worsen-pima-county-air-quality The decision coincides with the annual statistical peak of asthma hospitalizations Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:53:02 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-15/231221-epa-rollback-on-power-plant-emissions-limits-could-worsen-pima-county-air-quality Kieran Hadley Following the death of a Marana High School student last week, here’s how parents can recognize warning signs of suicide in teens https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-14/231216-following-the-death-of-a-marana-high-school-student-last-week-heres-how-parents-can-recognize-warning-signs-of-suicide-in-teens Expert says changes in behavior, withdrawal and repeated comments about death can be signs a young person needs support Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:53:22 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-14/231216-following-the-death-of-a-marana-high-school-student-last-week-heres-how-parents-can-recognize-warning-signs-of-suicide-in-teens Silvia Sanchez Tucson completes major expansion to treat forever chemicals https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-09-04/231101-tucson-completes-major-expansion-to-treat-forever-chemicals The $25 million project expands treatment capacity at the Tucson Aiport Remediation Project as the city looks to protect and diversify its water resources. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:06:28 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-09-04/231101-tucson-completes-major-expansion-to-treat-forever-chemicals Katya Mendoza Banner Health officials warn of Valley fever symptoms during Arizona’s monsoon activity https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-08-28/230977-banner-health-officials-warn-of-valley-fever-symptoms-during-arizonas-monsoon-activity With August’s monsoon events and weather forecasts of rain, thunderstorms and flash flooding, health officials warn increased dust in the air could pose greater risk of infection. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:27:31 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-08-28/230977-banner-health-officials-warn-of-valley-fever-symptoms-during-arizonas-monsoon-activity L. M. Boyd ‘Families need an ecosystem of support:’ proposed changes to Head Start could put vulnerable Arizona families at risk https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-08-24/230936-families-need-an-ecosystem-of-support-proposed-changes-to-head-start-could-put-vulnerable-arizona-families-at-risk The Trump administration could remove federal standards for the early education program, leaving more decisions up to states. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:25:52 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-08-24/230936-families-need-an-ecosystem-of-support-proposed-changes-to-head-start-could-put-vulnerable-arizona-families-at-risk Noor Haghighi Tucson storytellers with intellectual, developmental disabilities to share tales of bravery at debut event https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-08-24/230935-tucson-storytellers-with-intellectual-developmental-disabilities-to-share-tales-of-bravery-at-debut-event AZPM and Tucson Spotlight have partnered to present "In Our Words: Brave," an event designed to challenge traditional, limited media representations of the IDD community Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:08:56 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-08-24/230935-tucson-storytellers-with-intellectual-developmental-disabilities-to-share-tales-of-bravery-at-debut-event AZPM Staff Southern Arizona residents, providers renew criticism of Medicaid cuts one year after law was signed https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-08-24/230484-southern-arizona-residents-providers-renew-criticism-of-medicaid-cuts-one-year-after-law-was-signed Residents and healthcare providers shared concerns about the state of health coverage and food assistance. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:37:58 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-08-24/230484-southern-arizona-residents-providers-renew-criticism-of-medicaid-cuts-one-year-after-law-was-signed L. M. Boyd