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Mint grows on a Central Arizona farm in February, 2018.

Bill Aims to Reduce Rate of Suicide Among Farmers

The proposal would create outlets like counseling for agricultural workers under financial and emotional stress.
A health worker portions out pills.

Tucson Doctor Charged Over Illegal Prescriptions

David Alan Ruben allegedly prescribed opioids after being ordered to stop
A man gets ready to receive a flu shot, 2016.

Flu Reports Still Active: Not Too Late to Get Vaccine

Arizona Department of Health Services sees rise in influenza B strain.
Cars moving through Tucson.

Health Officials Ready for Earlier Ozone Season

High levels of ground-level ozone, a summertime pollutant, are detected earlier.
Opioids in a pill bottle

Cochise County to Join Lawsuit Against Opioid Makers

County claims it spends hundred of thousands of dollars each year combatting problems stemming from opioid addiction.
The Census Bureau predicts the U.S. population of older adults will pass that of children by 2035 for the first time ever.

Older Folks in US Projected to Outnumber Children for First Time in History

Local numbers mirror trends identified in the Census Bureau report.
The new tower for Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, March 2018.

Banner-UMC Opening New Facility to Tours

Nine-story tower will open to patients in April 2019
Ana Abril Tolsa, a woman who has lived in Tucson for 19 years without legal status, writes at the Mercado San Agustin on Feb. 22, 2018.

How an 'Emotional Perfect Storm' Can Batter Immigrants' Health

Undocumented immigrants struggle to access treatment due to status.
Researchers think narcissists are actually coping with sadness, insecurity, and depression.

Self-Centered People Could be Secretly Depressed, Study Suggests

UA psychologist links narcissism to negativity, anxiety and insecurity.

UA Highlighting Brain Awareness Week With Free Talk

Public lecture looks at emotional stress, chronic pain and autism.
Smartphones can connect people, or create a distance.

Researcher Looks at Impact of Smartphones on Romantic Relationships

While it creates a direct line to our partners, dependency may mean distance.

Study to Examine Effects of Arizona Recession-Era Health Insurance Cutbacks

UA researchers are investigating how the state tried to deal with Recession budget shortfalls.
Filling prescriptions at a pharmacy.

State Prepares to Launch Opioid Hotline for Health Care Providers

Hotline will offer doctors assistance with treating patients who are using opioids.
Study says viewing exercise-related posts on social media can change one's outlook on personal health.

Do Social Media Posts About Exercise Motivate? It's Not Black or White, Study Says

UA researcher says users can experience both concern and motivation when viewing posts.
A man gets ready to receive a flu shot, 2016.

Biologist: This Year's Flu Season to be More Damaging Than 2009

Since October, the flu has been linked to 523 deaths in Arizona.
A health worker portions out pills.

Audit: Arizona Owes Feds Millions in Uncollected Drug Rebates

Report recommends the state account for the $37 million shortfall.

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