According to the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, our bodies cannot absorb silica in absorbent meat pads, so it passes through our digestive system without effects.

A study found bacteria on the outsides of 96% of shoes.

Continuing coverage: Sleeping doesn't burn many calories, but getting enough rest still plays an important role in good health, because it can affect your ability to stick with other healthy habits.

Nonprofit Trust for the Public Land is revamping parks and outdoor spaces to create more access to green spaces green spaces for people of color and low-income communities.

The College of Health Sciences will house a variety of graduate-level programs centered on Arizona's health care workforce needs, including physician assistant and physical therapy programs.

The University of Arizona College of Health Sciences will focus on graduate programs to fill positions of need in the health care community.

Nasal screening for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus could be helpful in confirming the absence of MRSA pneumonia in critically ill children and adults, according to new data from two separate studies.

Bruce and Patricia Bartlett’s endowment to catalyze transformative cancer medicine may prove the ultimate ROI from legendary investor George A. Vanderheiden.