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Break from Smoking

Smokers have many options to try to kick the habit.

Majoring in Marijuana

Trade school in California offers an education in marijuana--and enrollment is growing

Web Feature: To Walk in Two Worlds

A Navajo herbalist packs traditional healing into travel-sized tins

Web Feature: The Invisibles

Younger caregivers balance role’s risks and rewards with few resources to help them

Quit Smoking Now!

Meet Stephen Michael, who heads one of the oldest and most respected smoker/tobacco quitlines in the nation

Congressional District 8 Debate Round 2

The second meeting of the candidates in less than a week offers voters another chance to make their decision.

Medical Center for Children Celebrates New Chapter

Children's Clinics for Rehabilitative Services unveils major renovation project at its facility near University Medical Center.

Malaria

Major breakthrough in the fight against malaria by genetically altering the mosquito that carries the disease

Lab On a Chip

Researchers are developing a “lab on a chip” where pathogens can be identified in minutes rather than days.

She Bets Her Life!

Mary Sojourner, an NPR commentator, talks about her new book titled "She Bets Her Life, a True Story of Gambling Addiction."

Cancer Treatment: One Day

The life of a cancer patient receiving chemotherapy is measured in cycles and courses - the rhythms of the treatment.

Arizona Mentally Ill Losing Services

On July 1st the state cut funding support for 12,000 mental health patients who do not qualify for the state's Medicaid program.

CareGiver Training Institute

A Tucson nonprofit is training the next generation of caregivers that will be needed to help the Baby Boomers.

Senate Candidate Weighs-In on Immigration Debate

Democrat US Senate Candidate Randy Parraz says we must protect workers' rights and create a pathway to legalization for illegal immigrants.

Federal Stimulus Funding Passes $100M Mark at the University of Arizona

University of Arizona President Dr. Robert Shelton says funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for competitive reserach grants at the UA has surpassed the $100M mark.

Bodies... The Exhibit: Anatomy Lab for the Masses

Plastination process used for Bodies exhibit is employed by anatomy lab at University of Arizona.

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