Studies show that cold weather can cause arthritis flare-ups, but experts say the humidity and barometric pressure this time of year can trouble those with chronic pain.

In 1976, the Mobile Health Program in the College of Medicine – Tucson laid the groundwork for what would become the United Community Health Center, which is celebrating 40 years of providing health care in southern Arizona.

The listing of the six best hospitals in Arizona for cancer includes Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and the UArizona Cancer Center, as well as Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix and its association with the College of Medicine – Phoenix.

The University of Arizona Health Sciences will form the College of Health Sciences to house a variety of graduate-level programs centered on Arizona's health care workforce needs, including physician assistant and physical therapy curriculums.

Studies have shown late intervention in menopause – especially combined with early onset menopause – can increase the risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

To reduce the area's mosquito population in the New Orleans area, a biologist hunts for mosquito larvae and calls for a helicopter to spray larvicide over the marsh.

Two University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson programs were honored for innovation and excellence in distance learning techniques and technologies.

A story about EMSHelp.org's "Stop Our Stignma" campaign cites a study that found that paramedics, EMTs and firefighters in Arizona have a 39% higher rate of suicide than the general public.

To increase the chances of receiving proper care, people with symptoms of pneumonia should ask to be tested for Valley fever.