Why so many Americans aren't getting COVID boosters Oct. 5, 2023 A new study led by researchers in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, published in the journal Vaccine, identified why less than 20% of the eligible population received COVID-19 boosters in 2022. HealthDay
4 ways to make sure your vaccine really works, according to Dr. Weil Oct. 4, 2023 Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the College of Medicine – Tucson, recommends prioritizing sleep, managing stress, regular physical activity and eating an anti-inflammatory diet in order to make vaccinations more effective. Prevention Magazine
5 things to know when selecting an integrative health care provider Oct. 4, 2023 In a guide to choosing integrative health care providers, a database maintained by the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson is referenced as a resource. Everyday Health
Student-faculty team of inventors devises tools to address orthopedic challenges Oct. 3, 2023 The startup Ancerix is working to commercialize much-needed instruments for surgical hardware removal. The team worked with Tech Launch Arizona to file patents and license its intellectual property. Read more Image
UArizona research shows vital need for family support to prevent substance use in border communities Oct. 3, 2023 New research from the UArizona Health Sciences Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center found that high levels of family support may prevent substance use among teens who live in border towns on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. KTVK-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
Arizona's Tommy Lloyd says loss to Princeton will keep driving him 'the rest of my career' Oct. 3, 2023 Arizona basketball coaches Adia Barnes and Tommy Lloyd appeared at the Bear Down Celebration, which benefited the UArizona Arthritis Center. C. Kent Kwoh, MD, director of the Arthritis Center, is quoted. Arizona Daily Star
Why the new COVID shot is a game-changer (and why the term ‘booster’ is obsolete) Oct. 3, 2023 The latest formula of COVID-19 vaccines recently showed up in local pharmacies. Experts predict it will become like the annual flu shot. National Geographic
Paving a path for Valley fever research, treatment, prevention Oct. 2, 2023 For four decades, John Galgiani, MD, has pioneered translational research and clinical care for Valley fever, a disease more common in Arizona than anywhere else. Read more Image