The 5th Vital Sign and America’s Painkiller Epidemic April 2, 2016 The U.S. health-care system has become much more aggressive in treating pain over the last 15 years and just as with any medical intervention at times there are adverse side effects. Read more Image
Steps to a Good Night’s Sleep March 17, 2016 Almost 60 million Americans suffer from insomnia, many people take prescription or over-the-counter sleep medications to help them sleep through the night. Read more Image
Emergency Care or Urgent Care – Where to Go When You Need Treatment for the Flu? Feb. 15, 2016 With cold and flu season in full swing, should you head to the emergency department or an urgent care center when your symptoms become severe? Read more Image
Finding Peace Amid Violence Dec. 22, 2015 As 2015 draws to a close, we continue to face a level of violence in the United States that is challenging, heartbreaking and deeply disturbing. Read more Image
Celebrate Safely: How to Avoid Holiday Hazards (Infographic) Nov. 25, 2015 Temperatures have begun to drop, and scarves and gloves are coming out of hiding. It’s that wonderful time of year when families and friends gather to celebrate, share in food and drink and make memories. Read more Image
Do Speed Cameras Make Us Safer? Nov. 16, 2015 Speed limits exist for a reason: to keep us all safer on the road. Speeding is involved in 30 percent of fatal car crashes and costs Americans more than $40 billion annually. Read more Image
Five Things You Should Know About Valley Fever Nov. 10, 2015 Valley fever, also known as desert rheumatism or San Joaquin Valley fever, is Arizona’s disease. Read more Image
University of Arizona Helping Reduce State Health Gaps Nov. 10, 2015 Every year, more than 1,500 deaths in Arizona could be avoided if all residents had an equal chance to be healthy. Read more Image
Five Tips for Hosting a Food Allergy-Friendly Halloween Party Oct. 23, 2015 Tasty treats are a favorite part of Halloween, but they can be dangerous for people with food allergies. Read more Image
Time to 'Break Up' with your Chair Oct. 20, 2015 How many hours do you spend sitting in a chair each day? The average American sits 13 hours a day, and the majority say they hate sitting so much—with good reason. Read more Image