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Tucson's Health is Below Average in Some Ways, Group Says

Health-data program rep says social and economic factors can have a big impact on the health of a city like Tucson.

Arizona Exercise Based on Post-Quake Exodus From California

The DEMA exercise will deal with topics like providing food, shelter and medical services.

Number of Food Poisoning Cases Linked to Arizona Lettuce Grows to 172

The CDC says the lettuce responsible for the E. coli outbreak should no longer be in stores and restaurants.

Former Superintendent Explains School District Administrative Costs

Also, how the new state budget will affect Arizona school districts.

ASU, UA Consider Leaving State Health Care Plan

Could make care cheaper for higher-ed employees, more expensive for the rest of the state government workers.

Do You Tan or Burn? What Genes Say About Your Skin in the Sun

A genetic study could help predict who gets skin cancer, made more likely by severe childhood sunburns.

Poll: 53% of Arizona Voters Support Raising Age to Buy Tobacco

Data analyst sees a potential impact on the U.S. Senate race.

UA, Banner Get Record $60M Grant in Nationwide Health Study

"All Of Us" research program through the NIH to study the health of 1 million Americans.

Navajo Leaders: Trump Shift on Native American Health Care Violates Treaties

Administration saying American Indians a race, not a sovereign nation; and Navajo tribal leader says that violates treaties.

Ozone Expected to Reach Problematic Levels in Tucson Tuesday

Ground-level ozone issues created by a mix of solar intensity and fossil-fuel emissions.

Arizona Abortion Seekers Will Face More Questions From Providers

A newly signed bill requires doctors to ask additional questions and share answers with the state.

Hospitals in Tucson, Southwest Looking to Lure Patients from Mexico

A tourism group and hospitals in the Southwest are investing in ways to attract patients and facilitate care.

Ducey Signs Bill Requiring Abortion Questions, Reporting

Providers obligated to ask why a woman is having an abortion; the patient is not required to answer.

UA Researchers Turn Up Heat for Biochemical Study

A study is looking at how human sweat can provide insights on body systems.

Banner Health Settles Lawsuit Over Medicare Claims for $18M

Suit accused health provider of submitting unnecessary and falsified claims.

UA Student's Non-Opioid Pain Relief Research Highlighted in DC

Lindsey Chew's work is leading her to pursue a physician-scientist career path.

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