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An NIH program launched three years ago to improve COVID diagnostics has awarded $9 million to support the first Indigenous-led Tribal Data Repository in the U.S. ASU will play a key role in tribal community engagement.
Dec. 7, 2023
Stethoscope on a table.
A proposal by Gov. Katie Hobbs’ bipartisan educator retention task force to lower health-insurance costs for teachers could find support in the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Dec. 7, 2023
Brain scan
The Alzheimer’s Association is hoping Arizona families will share their experiences about long-term care.
Dec. 7, 2023
Kris Mayes
Ten people were indicted by a grand jury on felony charges including patient brokering following a sober-living homes sting operation, the Attorney General’s office announced on Wednesday.
Dec. 6, 2023
Newborn baby girl sleeping in a maternity ward at a hospital
Maternity programs at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix and TMC Healthcare in Tucson were both ranked “high performing" in an analysis by U.S. News and World Report.
Dec. 5, 2023
Characters from Sesame Street
A few years ago, Sesame Workshop, the umbrella organization for the show Sesame Street, began developing some of the first materials specifically created for children aged 1 to 6 whose parents may use drugs or in recovery.
Dec. 5, 2023
Here's a look at the legal battle over Arizona’s abortion laws, from 1864 through today.
Dec. 5, 2023
An upset man in front of a Christmas tree.
The Show spoke with Hannah Seo, a freelance science journalist, about why she thinks you should include everyone into your holiday festivities.
Dec. 5, 2023
a sign pointing to a hospital entrance
All Banner hospitals across six states including Arizona have implemented their seasonal visitor restrictions effective today, Dec. 4, 2023.
Dec. 4, 2023
Dr. Debora Wickman
Many of Dr. Debra Wickman's patients come to her because of pain.
Dec. 1, 2023
sleeping dog
Dogs in over a dozen states have been diagnosed with a respiratory illness, and no one knows much about it. Symptoms of the illness include lethargy, loss of appetite and coughing.
Dec. 1, 2023
About 10,000 more Arizona children could qualify for health coverage under the state’s Medicaid program next year.
Nov. 30, 2023
Aris Mosley
The Show spoke with Dr. Aris Mosley, medical director for the First Episode Center in Avondale, about serious mental illnesses and how she talks about mental health differently.
Nov. 29, 2023
psilocybin psychedelic mushroom
The state’s advisory council on psychedelic-mushroom research met for the first time Tuesday to start deciding how to use $5 million for multiphase clinical research. But it’s unlikely the funds will ever pay for the research as intended.
Nov. 28, 2023
An upset man in front of a Christmas tree.
Philosopher Kaitlyn Creasy argues that you might have unconditional love in your life — and you can still feel lonely.
Nov. 28, 2023
moon through trees branches at night
The Show spoke with radio producer, filmmaker and podcast host Bianca Giaever about the concept of night walking.
Nov. 28, 2023
Marijuana in a jar next to a cannabis joint on a countertop
An Arizona marijuana establishment has voluntarily recalled specific products due to possible contamination with Aspergillus. This is the second recall of marijuana products due to the fungus this year.
Nov. 27, 2023
insulin bottle and needle
Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit Monday against several pharmacy benefit managers and drug manufacturers. It alleges they schemed to inflate the price of insulin and other diabetes drugs in violation of the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act.
Nov. 27, 2023
downtown tucson
The Show spoke with Dr. Theresa Cullen, director of the Pima County Health Department, about potential air filtration centers.
Nov. 27, 2023
psilocybin psychedelic mushroom
The Arizona Department of Health Services will open a grant application window in about a month for research institutions interested in conducting studies which measure the efficacy of psilocybin mushrooms.
Nov. 26, 2023

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