Best colleges and universities in the world for holistic health June 8, 2023 The list ranks the University of Arizona No. 4 in the world for holistic health, noting offerings including the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson. The Edvocate
EPA awards UArizona $10M for new environmental justice center June 7, 2023 A $10 million grant will support and implement environmental and energy justice projects across four states and the U.S. Pacific Islands. Read more Image
Arizona's melanoma rates are about 40% higher than US average June 7, 2023 Arizona's estimated rate of melanoma cases is well above the national average, according to the American Cancer Society; but underreporting over the past two decades makes it difficult to know whether skin cancer rates have worsened in recent years. Axios Phoenix
Man survives crocodile attack by prying its jaws off his head. How did he escape such a powerful bite? June 6, 2023 A man in Australia recently escaped from the reptilian jaws of death after a crocodile clamped down on his head. Crocodiles are well known for their vice-like jaws. Live Science
Study finds sleep coaching app can help recover an extra hour of rest June 6, 2023 The makers of an app called Sleep Reset claim it can help you get more, and better, sleep without the use of drugs — and they have the study to prove it. Engadget
Advocates for Native American health work to build program through trust and policy June 5, 2023 Christina C. Bell Andrews, executive director of the Wassaja Carlos Montezuma Center for Native American Health at the College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Family and Community Medicine, says she is counting on her team to adopt a holistic approach that helps all members in a family unit. KGUN-TV (Tucson, AZ)
24 big summer health problems to avoid June 5, 2023 When temperatures rise and people spend more time outdoors, several potential health concerns emerge. Cheapism
From sleep divorces to spray bottles — surprising sleep helpers for meno-somnia June 5, 2023 A roundup of expert advice on how to cope with insomnia brought on by menopause. The Kansas City Star
Can’t sleep in the summer heat? Try a cooling blanket June 2, 2023 Using a blanket helps ensure optimal sleep whether it's warm or cold at night, and helps regulates our circadian rhythms, so picking the right one can be highly beneficial. Atlanta Journal-Constitution