Arizona’s heat crisis is an invisible epidemic we’re ignoring
Arizona’s heat is an invisible epidemic, silently claiming lives while we delay the cure. Record-breaking temperatures are no longer rare — they’re Arizona’s new normal. As the heat intensifies, so […]
Gov. Hobbs vetoes soda ban for food stamps recipients
Key Points The soda ban passed the Legislature, but failed to get approval from the governor A ban on food coloring in products sold at schools was still approved The […]
‘Chemtrail’ ban bill under review in House
The scientific debate about artificially curbing solar radiation to reduce heat has bubbled over into legislative debate about whether the government and private industry are poisoning Arizonans by spraying chemicals […]
Arizona teen fights to ban ultra-processed foods in schools after losing 160 pounds
For millions of kids across America, ultra-processed food is more than just a school lunch staple — it’s a slow-acting poison. Cheap, addictive and everywhere. And for some of us, […]
Poll: Arizonans continue to support clean energy policies
Arizona voters across the political spectrum continue to view air pollution and climate change as serious threats to their health and well-being, and they want ...
Care for the Whole Patient Leads to Healthy Populations
This August, U.S. News and World Report published a study ranking the health of nearly 3,000 counties across the country on a scale of 1 to 100. In a troubling […]
Oral health can provide path to better health and wellness
Arizonans are becoming more aware of the vital link between oral health and overall well-being. This understanding about holistic wellness is influencing at-home oral health care and increasing routine, preventive visits to dentists.
Lawmakers plan to tackle diverse health-related issues next yearÂ
Members of the House and Senate Health and Human Services committees are hoping to address a myriad of issues in 2024. Â
Organizations launch bid to try to put abortion rights in Constitution
A coalition of organizations is launching a bid to put the right to abortion in the Arizona Constitution.
Report: Arizona children’s well-being improves slightly but state still ranks among worst
An annual report that measures the well-being of children showed slight improvement for Arizona kids, but the Grand Canyon state remained among the lowest-ranked states.
Health records vindicate Arizona tamale vendors
Home cooking scares Arizona health officials, but real-world evidence should put them at ease. A new investigation finds no confirmed illnesses related to homemade meals or snacks sold in the seven states with the broadest laws.
Constitutional change would impact how state manages disaster declarations
A proposed constitutional amendment that is one vote away from being sent to the 2024 ballot for voter approval will have far-reaching impacts on how the state oversees disaster declarations and potentially impact millions of dollars in federal funding.