Virus that threatens infants up 85 percent

Respiratory synctial virus (RSV), which can be fatal, is up 85 percent in Arizona this season compared with its last season. RSV season is typically October through March in Tucson.

Surgical robots may not be worth the money

At least seven Tucson area hospitals have expensive da Vinci robots for surgery, but a new study released Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association says the robots may not be worth the money.

Carondelet hospitals see $90M in losses

The nonprofit Carondelet Health Network's St. Mary's and St. Joseph's hospitals in Tucson reported combined operating losses of nearly $90 million in their most recent public financial statements.

No 'why me' for young cancer patient

More than 300 people sat in a large circle inside Tucson's Jewish Community Center earlier this month, somber-faced and united in a prayer: "Answer us God, for we are in great distress."

Whooping cough still on the rise in Arizona

Cases of whooping cough - an infection that can kill otherwise healthy infants - continued to climb in Arizona this year.

Leading UA heart doctor to retire; led effort for new hands-only CPR

Opinionated. Cantankerous. A zealot.

Blog: Gabrielle Giffords will deliver pledge at tonight's DNC

Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords will deliver the pledge of allegiance at tonight's Democratic National Convention, her spokeswoman, Hayley Zachary confirmed today.

$500 fine levied for death at care home

State health officials have fined a local nursing home $500 for leaving a 67-year-old patient outside in triple-digit heat for more than an hour, leading to his death.