Obesity rates hold steady, but severe obesity is on the rise
According to new government research, about 4 in 10 Americans have obesity overall and about 1 in 10 have severe obesity.
Alcohol-free beer is gaining popularity, even at Oktoberfest
This year marked the first time an alcohol-free beer garden opened in Munich.
How to eat more like a vegetarian — even if you're not one
If you're a meat lover, these tips can help you dial back your meat intake and explore new flavors.
Mosquito-borne illnesses are rising: Here's how to protect yourself
Mosquitoes kill more people than any other creature in the world. So the key is — try not to get bitten.
El Rio Clinic considers parking expansion, Menlo Park residents concerned about community garden
Menlo Park neighborhood responds to potential changes as El Rio Clinic weighs options for additional employee parking space.
Updated COVID vaccines are coming soon
The new COVID vaccines are designed to keep the shots up to date with the virus, which keeps evolving to evade our immune systems.
Microplastics are everywhere, but are they harming us?
A surge in research into plastics in food and water is raising questions about the accumulation of microplastics in the body.
Got cold symptoms? Here's when kids should take a sick day from school
Schools and health experts are now saying it is OK to send children to class with some symptoms of illness, including a runny nose or cough.
Got a new baby? How to fairly split chores and child care (and avoid resentment)
The division of roles and responsibilities is the biggest difficulty that parents face when bringing home a new baby.
Pima County heat program converts old Tucson jail facility into latest cooling center
Tucsonans now have access to a new cooling center at the Mission Annex facility — a former minimum-security jail — on the city’s west side.
AZ Supreme Court Justice remains on abortion ballot language case, after claims of bias
Arizona Supreme Court Justice Bill Montgomery's choice comes 24 hours after Arizona for Abortion Access called for his recusal.
VA Secretary announces expansions to Tucson's VA Medical Center
Expansions to mental health and emergency services are expected to be complete by the end of the year.
Toxic Waters: EPA and military clash over Tucson’s groundwater cleanup
Families affected by cancer and premature deaths blame a history of polluted water in southern Tucson. The water utility is trying to clean up the problem.
Infants' tongue-tie may be overdiagnosed and needlessly treated, American Academy of Pediatrics says
The academy's new report, released Monday, encourages pediatricians and other medical professionals to consider nonsurgical options.
Tucson basketball campers sample vegan nutrition
UA Wildcat Joseph Blair teaches healthy eating alongside hoops excellence.
