As they enter their 60s, Gen Xers projected to see higher cancer rates than Boomers
New research projects higher cancer rates for Gen X when they hit age 60 compared to the generation before.
Climate change made killer heat wave in Mexico, Southwest US even warmer and 35 times more likely
A new study finds that human-caused climate change dialed up the heat and drastically increased the odds of this month's killer heat that has been baking the Southwestern United States, Mexico and Central America.
More than 70 million people in the US are under heat alerts
Officials again are warning residents to take precautions, go indoors and hydrate.
Dozens of hikers became ill during trips to waterfalls near the Grand Canyon
The waterfalls are on the Havasupai Tribe's reservation, which is accessible only by foot, helicopter or by riding a horse or mule.
The Buzz: Coping with Extreme Heat
As summer temperatures get dangerous, we look at efforts to keep people safe.
Here's why an Arizona medical examiner is working to track heat-related deaths
Rethinking how to catalog and count heat-related deaths is a major step toward understanding the growing impacts of climate change.
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Native American tribes in health care funding dispute with government
Facilities are often inadequate and understaffed, the San Carlos Apache Tribe in Arizona said in court documents.
Phoenix using ice immersion to treat heatstroke victims as Southwest bakes in triple digits
The medical technique, known as cold-water immersion, is familiar to marathon runners and military service members and has also recently been adopted by Phoenix hospitals as a go-to protocol.
The 54th annual Tucson Juneteenth Festival: "It's a movement, not a moment."
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Richard Davis remembes growing up in Tucson's Black community; learn about Aphasia, and a place in Tucson offering friendship and support for those living with it; and go storm chasing with "Stories That Soar!"
Playing beyond limits
Coyotes Sled Hockey empowering disabled athletes through inclusive ice hockey
Experts, beekeepers weigh in on local honey for seasonal allergies
Scientific research hasn’t yet proven that eating honey helps allergies.
Like to bike? Your knees will thank you and you may live longer, too
A large new study shows people who bike have less knee pain and arthritis than those who do not.
Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health
Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart but better research methods have thrown cold water on that idea.
Blinken talks battling fentanyl with Mayor Romero
Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Tucson Friday and spoke with Mayor Regina Romero about the impacts of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs on the community.
Arizona's near-total ban from 1864 is officially repealed
Governor Katie Hobbs signed the repeal Thursday afternoon.
