Calling the governor's proposal unacceptable and politically dead at the Legislature, House Speaker Andy Tobin unveiled his own new plan Tuesday to expand Medicaid, one that would give Arizona voters the final say.

Among the not-so-favorite memories from high school, standing in front of the class to deliver a presentation ranks right up there. Remember, the clammy palms, racing heart, dry throat and jumbled nerves?

LOS ANGELES — A toy poodle that was rushed to the vet after swallowing a tube sock. A Great Dane that had to be operated on three times for eating his owner's shoulder pads.

Strong winds making their way across our state on Monday are kicking up more than just dirt and dust.

The Maricopa County confirmed its first positive mosquito sample for West Nile Virus was found last month in the East Valley.

If you are one of the millions of Americans who are feeling overwhelmed or stressed, join Dr. Eric Hampton 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2 in the Saguaro Room at the Main Library, 64 E. First St., in Mesa.

People new to gardening ask the darndest questions: about how seeds work, about growing the perfect tomato, about waging war with insects (many of them beneficial).

Editor’s note: This piece is a follow-up to a pair of 2012 Tribune stories on the fight for life by Broxton Taylor of Gilbert, who died in April 2012 of complications from Batten Disease. Find those stories at evtnow.com/run4broxton and evtnow.com/broxtonlegacy. The second “Run for Broxton” fundraising event is scheduled for Sunday. For more details, visit runforbroxton.com. A longer version of this piece -- the author's original scientific journal article -- can be found at the link below.

Having a child reach toddler age involves many exciting new questions and avenues for parents: What should my child eat? What books should I read to my child? What activities should I start involving him or her in? How should I socially interact my child?

The state health officials say the flu is still increasing in Arizona with a steep increase seen in the past two weeks.

Drivers beware. The Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety reported that 'drugged' driving is on the rise.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dogs and cats can't brush, spit, gargle or floss on their own. So owners who want to avoid bad pet breath will need to lend a hand.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The young man stumbled into the emergency room late one night after a house party, saying his heart wouldn't stop pounding and he could barely breathe after downing liquor mixed with energy drinks.

If you are one of the millions of Americans who have trouble falling asleep at night, attend the free presentation in Mesa to learn how to identify the cause of your sleeping problems.

It's that time of year. The nights are long, the mornings are chilly. Maybe you're sniffling and sneezing, coughing and clammy and ready to be done with your all-too-common cold.

Influenza is now “"widespread”" in Arizona, according to the latest report from the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Hospital emergency rooms in the East Valley “exploded” with patients in the last two weeks, health officials reported.

I’m typing this very quietly. I don’t want my car to know I’m talking to you about it.

Valley Fever among Arizonans continues to run high, according to the state Department of Health Services.

"The Central Park Five" takes an emotionally charged subject — the wrongful conviction and imprisonment of five black and Hispanic teenage boys for the rape of a white female jogger — and makes its case in a straightforward, detached manner.

While use of methamphetamine is down in Gilbert, heroin and prescription drugs are on the uptick, according to the Gilbert Police Department.

The state Department of Health Services is reporting 37 confirmed cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, so far this season, according to a weekly report out late last week.

Insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes and obesity (diabesity) are global epidemics that continue to rise and come with major health consequences. Type 2 diabetes is commonly associated with poor diet and inactivity. However, there is now evidence of autoimmunity in Type 2 diabetes.

Many prospective employers seem to be scared of the risks of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among veterans in the civilian workplace, according to a think tank composed of business, military and health leaders.