April 9, 2019 A Doctor's Perspective on Autism As of 2018, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects one in 59 births in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People with ASD have difficulty with social communication and interaction, restricted interests, an
April 22, 2019 Running at Dawn: A Diné Cultural and Health Teaching As a public health student, I have the unique perspective of incorporating Diné philosophies with holistic wellness to address chronic health issues. One example is using my culture to connect with running.
Aug. 6, 2019 Prediabetes: The 84 Million-Person Health Risk You are likely familiar with type 2 diabetes, the most common form, but what do you know about prediabetes?
Oct. 10, 2019 Boost Your Immunity with the Flu Vaccine There are many ways to protect yourself against flu, such as avoiding close contact with people who are sick, washing your hands, and avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Feb. 11, 2020 Helping Your Doctor Overcome Medical Bias of Minority Patients Very few physicians or patients enter an exam or hospital room with the intent of racially alienating the other person in the room, but research demonstrates that minority populations, particularly African American and Hispanic patients, receive unequal c
Feb. 23, 2021 How Education and Research Can Help Fix Health Care Inequity “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane.” -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
June 17, 2021 Summertime is Kissing Bug Season in Arizona Late spring and summer in Arizona bring blood-hungry kissing bugs and their bites, but doctors say there is no reason for alarm.
July 30, 2021 The Arizona Monsoon, Lightning and Your Health Monsoon in Arizona comprises the wettest and most lightning-prone months of the year. Learn how to avoid being struck and what to do if you are.
Aug. 17, 2021 Breastfeeding Tips and Support from a Nurse-Scientist Mom Breast milk acts as medicine, and providing breastfeeding support keeps mothers and babies healthy.
Nov. 30, 2021 Meet a Navajo Student Advancing Indigenous Rights Around Research Data Dynnika Tso (Diné) is a public health undergraduate student at the University of Arizona Health Sciences who is passionate about improving ethical standards in research.