Health and Health Care

Read a profile of National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, a nonprofit organization in Phoenix, Arizona.

Get updates about the 2009 swine flu epidemic and hear what is happening relative to swine flu in Phoenix and in Arizona.

If you have a domestic partner, you'll want to learn about the domestic partner registry established by some cities in Arizona.

Learn more about available resources in Arizona for drug and alcohol treatment centers and rehab facilities. People with substance abuse issues can get help in Maricopa County.

Some people think that moving to the desert will improve their allergies. That's true for some, but not all people.

Read about a study analyzing deaths in the U.S. by county, and see what the life expectancy is for both men and women in each county in Arizona.

It used to be that people came to Arizona's warm, dry climate to ease their asthma symptoms. Now a study seems to indicate that Phoenix is one of the last places that an asthma sufferer should go.

Find out why a 14 year old boy in Arizona died from swimming in a warm lake. He was infected with a rare brain-eating parasite.

One out of every eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Find out what you can do fight this terrible illness.

Many people on fixed incomes do it. Should you? Here's what you need to know before buying drugs in Mexico.

State of Arizona has a Prescription Drug Discount Plan to assist senior Arizonans with the ever-rising cost of prescription drugs. The plan is called CoppeRx.

If you are changing jobs, or moving here from another state, you may need to find a different dental plan for you and your family. Here are some of the largest companies that provide dental health insurance in the Phoenix area.

Your Guide to Personal Insurance provides the links for you to learn Disability Insurance basics, get a quote online, and read the latest disability news articles.

The State of Arizona has introduced a discount drug plan that could help thousands of seniors and other Medicare-eligle people get their prescriptions for more reasonable prices.

Find out more about the flu in Phoenix, Arizona, including how to find a flu shot clinic location in Arizona.

The Food Stamp Program allows low-income families to buy nutritious food with coupons and Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards. Food stamp recipients spend their benefits to buy eligible food in authorized retail food stores.

Baby Shots is a program in Phoenix that established clinics where parents can get free immunizations for their children.

Your About Guide to Personal Insurance helps you understand health insurance terms.

Heat exhaustion can happen to anyone in the heat of the summer. Here's how to recognize it and how to handle it.

Also called sunstroke, heat stroke is a very serious, life threatening condition. Here's how to recognize it and how to handle it.

Don't panic! Here's what you need to know if you, or someone you know, is bitten by a black widow spider.

Most people who live in Arizona never see a rattlesnake their entire lives, except maybe at the zoo. But if you are unfortunate enough to be bitten by one, it is rarely fatal. Especially if you follow these tips.

Africanized Honey Bees, also known as "killer" bees, are becoming more prevalent in the area. As a matter of fact, they have been documented in every county of the state. But don't panic. Here's what to do if you are stung by bees.

Find low cost dental care for your family, even without insurance. These dental students provide dental care at low prices, and no insurance is necessary.

Find out how the Maricopa County Discount Drug Card works: who can use it and how to get it.

People who suffer with migraines have additional challenges when they are considering a move. Read this email and various responses from people who have suffered with migraines and came to Phoenix.

What is an Ozone Alert Day, or a High Pollution Advisory Day? Learn about how ground-level ozone affects people living in the Valley of the Sun.

People used to flock to Arizona to ease their respiratory ills. But not anymore. Phoenix resident Steve Eastwood tells about about the 'brown cloud' of pollution that now blankets the Valley.

Here's what you need to know to make sure you aren't paying more than you have to.

There always sems to be a great need for nurses in the greater Phoenix area. Here are current job postings for RNs.

Heed these Summer Food Safety Tips if you plan on eating ourdoors, or traveling with food, in the desert heat. If you plan a summer picnic, select the right foods that can take the heat.

Here is what you need to know to avoid being one of the 500,000 people in this country each year who are diagnosed with skin cancer.

The newly appointed Surgeon General of the United States is an Arizonan. His appointment to the position was no surprise, especially because of his background in bioterrorism prevention.

Yes, there people who contract Valley Fever here, some of whom don't even know they have it.  Even pets can get it. What is Valley Fever?

West Nile Virus is in Arizona. But don't panic! Here's what you need to know.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is October. Here are breast cancer walks and events in the Phoenix area.