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Blog: Latest health news

Photos: Chuck and Joan, living with Alzheimer's Disease

Photos: Chuck and Joan, living with Alzheimer's Disease

    Joan Josephson, the face of Alzheimer's in a series written by her husband for the Arizona Daily Star, died May 9, 2018. She was 85.

    First cases of locally acquired Zika reported in Sonora

    First cases of locally acquired Zika reported in Sonora

    • By Julianne Stanford For The Arizona Daily Star

    Pregnant women are advised not to travel to the Mexican state.

    Photos: UA's Emergency Medical Service

    Photos: UA's Emergency Medical Service

      Student volunteers respond to emergencies on Tucson campus.

      El Rio health center opens breast milk donation bank

      El Rio health center opens breast milk donation bank

      • Caitlin Schmidt

      Joining a national nonprofit network to accept and give out milk to babies.

      Flu cases in Arizona are 'widespread'

      Flu cases in Arizona are 'widespread'

      • Carmen Duarte

      Pima County has 939 lab-confirmed flu cases, authorities say.

      Flu cases in Arizona are 'widespread'

      Flu cases in Arizona are 'widespread'

      • Carmen Duarte Arizona Daily Star

      Lab-confirmed flu cases in Pima County are 939, officials said. 

      Banner tightens visitor policies for flu season

      Banner tightens visitor policies for flu season

      • Curt Prendergast

      Visitors under 13 and those with a cough won't be allowed into patient rooms.

      Eye test in clinical trials could detect Alzheimer's risk

      Eye test in clinical trials could detect Alzheimer's risk

        Dr. Keith L. Black of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles has developed an eye test that could help patients understand their risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

        Photos: A night in TMC Emergency Room

        Photos: A night in TMC Emergency Room

          The calm, controlled chaos of a typical night in the emergency room at Tucson Medical Center.

          Carondelet lays off 100 workers

          Carondelet lays off 100 workers

            The Southern Arizona Catholic hospital would not say what departments are affected.

            Study to address Tucson firefighters' exposure to carcinogens

            Study to address Tucson firefighters' exposure to carcinogens

              The $1.5 million study will follow up to 600 public-safety workers.

              More Americans have health insurance, but affordability is a problem

              More Americans have health insurance, but affordability is a problem

                Commonwealth Fund study says high deductibles are a barrier

                UA scientist led research on macular degeneration

                UA scientist led research on macular degeneration

                  Findings are likely to lead to a delay or prevention of the disease.

                  Music video features kids hospitalized at Diamond Children's in Tucson

                    A new music video features lots of local kids facing illness with hope, singing and smiles.

                    Local News

                    Arizona run-rules Houston 9-1, Big 12 softball

                    Arizona run-rules Houston 9-1, Big 12 softball

                    The Wildcats do their damage via the long ball, getting seven runs on four homers, including two shots and five RBI from Sydney Stewart, in a 9-1 win over the Cougars in five, April 24, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                    Photos: Arizona run-rules Houston 9-1, Big 12 softball

                    Photos: Arizona run-rules Houston 9-1, Big 12 softball

                    The Wildcats do their damage via the long ball, getting seven runs on four homers, including two shots and five RBI from Sydney Stewart, in a 9-1 win over the Cougars in five, April 24, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                    Photos: Pima County Fair

                    Photos: Pima County Fair

                    Fair goers take in the Pima County Fair, April 22, 2026, Tucson, Ariz. This year's fair is heading into its final weekend, last session is Sunday.

                    Photos: No. 20 Arizona falls to No. 4 Florida State in Big 12 beach volleyball semifinals

                    Photos: No. 20 Arizona falls to No. 4 Florida State in Big 12 beach volleyball semifinals

                    No. 20 Arizona started Friday with a 3-2 win over No. 15 South Carolina sending the Wildcats to the semifinals against No. 4 Florida State. Arizona suffered a 3-0 loss to Florida State in the semifinals. 

                    State & Regional

                    Arizona files suit to block ICE detention warehouse in Surprise

                    Arizona files suit to block ICE detention warehouse in Surprise

                    Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is asking a federal judge to block the U.S. government from converting a warehouse in the Phoenix-area city of Surprise to house up to 1,500 people detained on immigration violations, saying the plan is inappropriate and illegal.

                    GOP budget plan headed to Gov. Katie Hobbs, along with a no-compromise vow

                    GOP budget plan headed to Gov. Katie Hobbs, along with a no-compromise vow

                    Negotiations with the Democratic governor are not in the mix — for now — in a spending plan for Arizona that differs widely from the priorities Gov. Katie Hobbs has outlined for the state.

                    Speed limits lowered on streets across Tucson

                    Speed limits lowered on streets across Tucson

                    The city council on Tuesday approved lower speed limits on several streets across Tucson as part of a wider safety effort.

                    Judge: Arizona broke law in stopping new homes needing groundwater in Phoenix area

                    Judge: Arizona broke law in stopping new homes needing groundwater in Phoenix area

                    PHOENIX — A judge ruled the Arizona Department of Water Resources acted illegally when it changed how it determined if there was enough groundwater available to support new homes in metro Phoenix in 2023 and left builders thousands of lots they could not develop.

                    Nation & World

                    Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh

                    Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh

                    The move removes an obstacle to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to lead the central bank.

                    Trump's election fraud claims spread distrust before midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

                    Trump's election fraud claims spread distrust before midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

                    A new poll shows a sharp partisan divide on election fraud beliefs, with Republicans the most distrustful.

                    The state redistricting fight was one that Trump started

                    The state redistricting fight was one that Trump started

                    A total of seven states now have new congressional district maps. Will Florida give the advantage to Republicans?

                    Trump gives 'filthy' Reflecting Pool a facelift near Lincoln Memorial

                    Trump gives 'filthy' Reflecting Pool a facelift near Lincoln Memorial

                    Trump unveiled a project to restore the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, after hearing complaints about the filthy water and leaking foundation.

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                    Speed limits lowered on streets across Tucson

                    Speed limits lowered on streets across Tucson

                    Authorities ID couple in apparent murder-suicide on Tucson area's NW side

                    Authorities ID couple in apparent murder-suicide on Tucson area's NW side

                    Photos: Arizona run-rules Houston 9-1, Big 12 softball

                    Photos: Arizona run-rules Houston 9-1, Big 12 softball

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                    Crime

                    23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                    23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                    Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                    Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                    Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                    A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                    Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                    Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                    Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                    Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                    Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                    A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                    Which Products Send the Most People to the Emergency Room?

                    Which Products Send the Most People to the Emergency Room?

                    Provided content. Read on for a list of products that send the most people to the emergency room. 

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                    Understanding the Value of BPM Solutions in Modern Operations

                    Contributor content. For any organization looking to reduce costs and improve efficiency, business process management (BPM) has become an essential.

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                    Understanding No Credit Check Loans and Other Quick Access Alternatives

                    Understanding No Credit Check Loans and Other Quick Access Alternatives

                    Provided content. In this blog, we’ll look at how no credit check loans work and where other quick-access options fit into the picture.

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                    9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                    9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                    Contributor content. Learn how to enhance your workspace with these 9 simple office changes. 

                    Shopping

                    How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                    How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                    Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                    Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                    Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                    Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

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                    Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                    Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                    Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                    Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                    Crime

                    Man arrested in fatal Tucson robbery shooting

                    Man arrested in fatal Tucson robbery shooting

                    Two people are now in custody in connection with an armed robbery attempt in which investigators say the teen target fatally shot on alleged robbery and wounded a second.

                    Authorities ID couple in apparent murder-suicide on Tucson area's NW side

                    Authorities ID couple in apparent murder-suicide on Tucson area's NW side

                    Authorities have identified a Tucson-area couple found dead in an apparent murder-suicide on the city’s northwest side. Deputies say they witnessed a 72-year-old man fatally shoot himself after allegedly shooting his wife, who was found nearby with critical injuries.

                    Tucson boy fatally shoots alleged robber

                    Tucson boy fatally shoots alleged robber

                    A juvenile shot and killed one of three alleged assailants Monday night during an armed robbery on Tucson's southwest side, authorities say.

                    Tucson Airman arrested on child-sex crimes

                    Tucson Airman arrested on child-sex crimes

                    A 27-year-old Airman was arrested at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson this week on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a minor, police said.

                    Politics

                    Arizona files suit to block ICE detention warehouse in Surprise

                    Arizona files suit to block ICE detention warehouse in Surprise

                    Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is asking a federal judge to block the U.S. government from converting a warehouse in the Phoenix-area city of Surprise to house up to 1,500 people detained on immigration violations, saying the plan is inappropriate and illegal.

                    GOP budget plan headed to Gov. Katie Hobbs, along with a no-compromise vow

                    GOP budget plan headed to Gov. Katie Hobbs, along with a no-compromise vow

                    Negotiations with the Democratic governor are not in the mix — for now — in a spending plan for Arizona that differs widely from the priorities Gov. Katie Hobbs has outlined for the state.

                    Speed limits lowered on streets across Tucson

                    Speed limits lowered on streets across Tucson

                    The city council on Tuesday approved lower speed limits on several streets across Tucson as part of a wider safety effort.

                    Judge: Arizona broke law in stopping new homes needing groundwater in Phoenix area

                    Judge: Arizona broke law in stopping new homes needing groundwater in Phoenix area

                    PHOENIX — A judge ruled the Arizona Department of Water Resources acted illegally when it changed how it determined if there was enough groundwater available to support new homes in metro Phoenix in 2023 and left builders thousands of lots they could not develop.

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