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A roomful of U of A medical students dressed in aprons and bandanas watch their instructor in a classroom kitchen.

Navigating federal government’s new dietary guidelines can be tricky

A medical student types on her laptop in front of a larger screen in the background that shows the U of A’s Virtual Outpatient Clinic.

AI patients help students around the world practice empathy

Two men sit at a desk and talk. Behind them are maps of the United States that show flu activity.

How a U of A tool is helping the world track flu activity in real time

An older woman suffering from apparent heat-related distress sits and holds a container of water as a man presses a cloth to her forehead and a second woman fans her with a wide-brimmed hat.

Study finds increase in EMS calls due to extreme heat among vulnerable populations

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

A person doing zen doodling.

How creative arts support mental health in daily life

Woman with chronic asthma using inhaler while hiking in the desert

Breathing a sigh of relief: A new therapy for asthma management

Girl looking out a window and thinking

Busting myths: Understanding children’s mental health

Doctor giving prescription to a patient and filling out medical form on a clipboard

Should I talk to my doctor about cannabis?

Happy senior woman and caregiver walking outdoors

Empowering loved ones: conquering the fear of falling

What You Need to Know About Scorpion Stings

Postpartum rage: What new moms need to know

Studying How Meditation Helps Breast Cancer Survivors and Their Partners

Meet a Medical Student Paying It Forward

Meet a Doctoral Student Researching Treatments for Brain Disorders

How Mentorship Makes Research Happen

Meet a Pre-Med Student Giving Back to His Community