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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

                    Photos: Saguaros roll over Grand Junction 14-2, Pecos League baseball

                    Photos: Saguaros roll over Grand Junction 14-2, Pecos League baseball

                    Tucson notched 14 runs, including a seven-run seventh, en route to a 14-2 win over the Razorback Suckers in Pecos League action, June 12, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                    Tucson events celebrate Juneteenth

                    Tucson events celebrate Juneteenth

                    Several events this week celebrate Juneteenth, which is on Friday.

                    Arizona Daily Star on this date: June 14

                    Arizona Daily Star on this date: June 14

                    See the A1 covers from the past for this day in history.

                    Tucson's Top Stories: June 14

                    Tucson's Top Stories: June 14

                    Get your morning recap of today's local news and read the full stories here: tucne.ws/morning

                    State & Regional

                    Arizona's wrongful conviction fund gets no new money

                    Arizona's wrongful conviction fund gets no new money

                    Arizona's Erroneous Convictions Fund established by lawmakers in 2025 received no new funding in this year's budget.

                    What to know about 10 measures Arizona lawmakers sent to the ballot

                    What to know about 10 measures Arizona lawmakers sent to the ballot

                    Along with 10 measures Arizona lawmakers are sending to voters, there could be three more proposals on the ballot if their citizen sponsors can get the required signatures.

                    Records: Man tried to flee to Mexico after tot fatally struck

                    Records: Man tried to flee to Mexico after tot fatally struck

                    Court records reveal new details about a man who was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that left a toddler dead in west Phoenix, according to Phoenix police.

                    State lawmakers vote to outlaw Sharia Law in Arizona

                    State lawmakers vote to outlaw Sharia Law in Arizona

                    Arizona lawmakers have approved legislation aimed at prohibiting the use of Sharia law and related practices that conflict with state law, including forced marriage, honor killings and female genital mutilation. The proposal passed on party-line votes and now heads to Gov. Katie Hobbs, while critics argue the measure is unnecessary because the prohibited acts are already illegal.

                    Nation & World

                    US, Iran reach peace deal, signing set for Friday, Pakistan says

                    US, Iran reach peace deal, signing set for Friday, Pakistan says

                    The United States and Iran reached a deal to end their war and will hold an official signing ceremony Friday in Switzerland, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz ​Sharif said early Monday.

                    Deadly Israeli strike hits Beirut

                    Deadly Israeli strike hits Beirut

                    The Israeli military said it carried out airstrikes in Beirut, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, with smoke seen rising over the Lebanese capital. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said the operation was a response to recent Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel. The strike…

                    Trump says Israeli attacks on Beirut unjustified, puts Iran deal at risk

                    Trump says Israeli attacks on Beirut unjustified, puts Iran deal at risk

                    Trump has commented on Truth Social, condemning Israeli attacks on Beirut as the cease fire is to be extended.

                    Why is 'Yankee Doodle' the only song we remember from the Revolution?

                    Why is 'Yankee Doodle' the only song we remember from the Revolution?

                    The English song, written for the British to make fun of clodhopping "yankees," became the defining song of the American side.

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                    2 Arizona hotels named among best in US

                    Nancy Guthrie's Tucson neighbors: Life with streamers 'unbearable'

                    Nancy Guthrie's Tucson neighbors: Life with streamers 'unbearable'

                    University of Arizona's enrollment drops by 2.7%

                    University of Arizona's enrollment drops by 2.7%

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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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                    As Changes Reshape the Peptide Supply Market, a New Marketplace Model Emerges — With Arizona Researchers Watching Closely

                    As Changes Reshape the Peptide Supply Market, a New Marketplace Model Emerges — With Arizona Researchers Watching Closely

                    Contributor content. As peptide regulations tighten, a new marketplace aims to bring verified testing and transparency to a rapidly evolving research industry.

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                    Belmont Stakes Contenders Drawing Betting Interest Ahead of Race Day

                    Provided content. Early attention for the 2026 Belmont Stakes on June 6 is focused on Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo and runner-up Renegade, while several others gain momentum.

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                    Federal Review Finds 5 Conditions Drive Nearly 40% of Serious ER Misdiagnosis Harms

                    Provided content. A federal review finds just 5 conditions drive nearly 40% of serious ER misdiagnosis harms in the U.S., with stroke topping the list. 

                     

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                    Most American Homeowners Aren't Using Their Backyards, New Survey Finds

                    Most American Homeowners Aren't Using Their Backyards, New Survey Finds

                    Provided content. A new national survey finds most U.S. homeowners underuse their outdoor spaces. The reasons reveal a bigger problem with how American backyards are built.

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                    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

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                    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.

                    Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

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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.​

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                    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

                    Nancy Guthrie's Tucson neighbors: Life with streamers 'unbearable'

                    Nancy Guthrie's Tucson neighbors: Life with streamers 'unbearable'

                    For Star subscribers: Over four months after Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” co-host Savanah Guthrie, disappeared, nearby residents still report harassment and intimidation from YouTubers.

                    Volunteer searchers return to Arizona-Mexico border to look for Nancy Guthrie

                    Volunteer searchers return to Arizona-Mexico border to look for Nancy Guthrie

                    The Buscando Corazones Nogales, or Looking for Hearts Nogales, says the group was told Nancy Guthrie — the missing mother of NBC "Today" cohost Savannah Guthrie — was buried in a stream in an area known as Mariposa, in Nogales near the U.S.-Mexico border.

                    YouTuber arrested again outside Nancy Guthrie's Tucson home

                    YouTuber arrested again outside Nancy Guthrie's Tucson home

                    A YouTuber was arrested, for the second time in a week, while live-streaming outside of the Nancy Guthrie house on Thursday evening.

                    More details released in deputy-involved shooting near Tucson

                    More details released in deputy-involved shooting near Tucson

                    A deputy who fired at a man during a call about gunfire at a party last month southwest of Tucson has been identified.

                    Politics

                    Arizona's wrongful conviction fund gets no new money

                    Arizona's wrongful conviction fund gets no new money

                    Arizona's Erroneous Convictions Fund established by lawmakers in 2025 received no new funding in this year's budget.

                    Drones could help Tucson police boost emergency response times

                    Drones could help Tucson police boost emergency response times

                    The Tucson Police Department plans to implement an aerial emergency response year-long pilot program.

                    State lawmakers vote to outlaw Sharia Law in Arizona

                    State lawmakers vote to outlaw Sharia Law in Arizona

                    Arizona lawmakers have approved legislation aimed at prohibiting the use of Sharia law and related practices that conflict with state law, including forced marriage, honor killings and female genital mutilation. The proposal passed on party-line votes and now heads to Gov. Katie Hobbs, while critics argue the measure is unnecessary because the prohibited acts are already illegal.

                    Arizona could get water from San Diego within 6 months

                    Arizona could get water from San Diego within 6 months

                    For Star subscribers: A new agreement signed by federal officials and leaders of water agencies in Arizona, California and Nevada could eventually lead to the transfer of potentially large amounts of Colorado River water between states.

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