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azcentral.com > story > opinion > op-ed > 02/12/2026 > abortion-ruling-womens-health-care > 88611892007

Abortion ruling did not help women's health care | Opinion

Abortion ruling did not help women's health care | Opinion1+ hour, 35+ min ago   (105+ words) Abortion ruling did not help women's health care | Opinion'The Arizona Republic Abortion ruling did not help women's health care | Opinion When the Maricopa Superior Court ruled Arizona's abortion laws unconstitutional, it did nothing to improve pregnant women's health care. Thinking…...

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azcentral.com > story > news > healthcare > 02/12/2026 > how-many-dental-fillings-in-ri-use-mercury-what-we-know > 88553957007

Dentists want RI to stop using mercury fillings. Is it a problem?

11+ hour, 10+ min ago   (464+ words) A group of dentists, dental hygienists and lobbyists have petitioned Rhode Island's Medicaid office to ban its coverage of dental amalgam fillings. The advocates argue that dental amalgam exposes people to mercury, a neurotoxin that, depending on the exposure level,…...

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azcentral.com > story > opinion > op-ed > 02/12/2026 > tucson-women-be-denied-health-care-opinion > 88593899007

I wouldn't let Tucson women be denied health care | Opinion

I wouldn't let Tucson women be denied health care | Opinion14+ hour, 17+ min ago   (97+ words) I wouldn't let Tucson women be denied health care | Opinion'The Arizona Republic For more than two decades, Arizona lawmakers have worked steadily and deliberately to make abortion harder to access. Waiting periods. Mandatory in-person visits. Telemedicine bans. Each restriction framed…...

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azcentral.com > story > news > nation > 02/12/2026 > manatee-melby-florida-storm-drain-rescue > 88634639007

'It took a village.' Florida crews rescue 'Melby,' a 410-pound manatee

16+ hour, 1+ min ago   (856+ words) BREVARD COUNTY, FL " An over 400-pound juvenile male manatee, dubbed "Melby" by some local officials, is on the mend at SeaWorld Orlando after being trapped in a storm drain and rescued by multiple agencies. Local fire rescue units and wildlife…...

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azcentral.com > story > news > local > phoenix > 02/11/2026 > restaurant-inspections > 88608255007

Inspectors hit Scottsdale ramen restaurant with 4 health violations

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (103+ words) Maricopa County health inspectors visited more than 1,450 restaurants and other food-serving facilities; about 500 restaurants received an "A" rating. Inspectors hit Scottsdale ramen restaurant with 4 health violations Maricopa County health inspectors cited a metro Phoenix restaurant for four health violations during…...

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azcentral.com > story > news > politics > arizona > 02/11/2026 > what-is-kratom-arizona-may-crack-down-because-of-addiction-concerns > 88204989007

What is kratom? Arizona may crack down because of addiction concerns

What is kratom? Arizona may crack down because of addiction concerns1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (85+ words) What is kratom? Arizona may crack down because of addiction concerns'The Arizona Republic What is kratom? Arizona may crack down because of addiction concerns Gummies, shots, drink mixes and tablets made from a leafy tropical tree are a source of…...

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azcentral.com > press-release > story > 25792 > does-emdr-really-work-new-article-explores-how-trauma-gets-stuck-in-the-brain-and-how-healing-begins

Does EMDR Really Work? New Article Explores How Trauma Gets Stuck in the Brain and How Healing Begins

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (288+ words) The article, titled "Does EMDR Really Work? How Trauma Gets Stuck in the Brain " and How Healing Begins," explores how unresolved trauma affects the nervous system, why traditional talk therapy may fall short for some individuals, and how EMDR works…...

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azcentral.com > story > news > politics > arizona > 02/09/2026 > new-arizona-rural-health-plan-cuts-33-million-rural-health-transformation > 88510468007

New Arizona rural health plan cuts $33 million, focuses on workforce

New Arizona rural health plan cuts $33 million, focuses on workforce3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (97+ words) New Arizona rural health plan cuts $33 million, focuses on workforce'azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic New Arizona rural health plan cuts $33 million, focuses on workforce Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has slashed $33 million in a revised plan for the state's "shortchanged…...

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azcentral.com > story > news > local > arizona-health > 02/09/2026 > measles-at-phoenix-sky-harbor-international-airport > 88594224007

A person with measles was at Sky Harbor airport. Were you exposed?

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (107+ words) Maricopa County public health officials have issued a public health advisory about a measles exposure at Phoenix's international airport. A person with measles was at Sky Harbor airport. Were you exposed? Anyone who was at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport…...

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azcentral.com > press-release > story > 25775 > thera-physical-amp-occupational-therapy-opens-in-manhattan-for-breast-recovery

Thera Physical & Occupational Therapy Opens in Manhattan for Breast Recovery

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (446+ words) Thera Physical & Occupational Therapy Launches Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, Cosmetic Surgery Recovery in NYC Manhattan, NY " Thera Physical & Occupational Therapy is a leading advocate for specialized, patient-focused rehabilitation. The practice is proud to announce that its Manhattan location delivers highly skilled…...