UArizona student group aims to stop overdoses at the source Feb. 13, 2023 Following in the footsteps of its parent nonprofit organization in Southern California, the UArizona's chapter of Team Awareness Combating Overdoses — or TACO — is addressing the opioid epidemic through a preventative approach. Arizona Daily Star
UArizona named No. 1 producer of Fulbright Scholars Feb. 12, 2023 This year's UArizona Fulbright Scholar awardees includes faculty members from the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and the College of Medicine – Tucson. AZ Big Media
Fungal infections are becoming more common. Why isn't there a vaccine? Feb. 10, 2023 Fungal infections are becoming more common in the United States, but unlike illnesses caused by bacteria or viruses, there’s no vaccine to protect against a fungal threat. NBC News
Best big cities to live in America Feb. 10, 2023 A listing of the 50 "best big cities to live in," includes Gilbert, Arizona. The UArizona has a campus in downtown Gilbert, where the College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Arizona Daily Sun
COVID can trigger tinnitus. Could the vaccines do the same? Feb. 10, 2023 The CDC didn’t find a link between the vaccines and hundreds of new cases of tinnitus, a debilitating ringing in the ears, but some scientists say it must do more to investigate. National Geographic
Training Program Turns Lived Experiences into Peer Support Feb. 9, 2023 A Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center program trains people to become peer support specialists in underserved areas of Arizona. Read more Image
Doctors warn of increased risk of heart attack during Super Bowl Feb. 9, 2023 With Super Bowl LVII just days away, some Arizona doctors are asking viewers to monitor their stress levels to decrease the risk of a heart attack. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Valley fever, historically a Southwest fungal infection, may be spreading Feb. 9, 2023 Scientists predict that Valley fever, a historically southwest fungal infection, may begin to expand its borders due to changing weather patterns. Health
Economic impact of UArizona space sciences rivals that of Super Bowl Feb. 8, 2023 The UArizona astronomy and space sciences operations generate as much money for the local economy every year as a Super Bowl, according to an economic impact report delivered by Rounds Consulting Group. The College of Medicine – Phoenix is mentioned for its space medicine research. AZ Big Media
How the U.S. can get ahead of a spreading disease caused by fungal spores Feb. 8, 2023 Thanks to a hit new HBO show, people are very concerned about Valley Fever – but there are clear actions we can take to prevent a crisis. Rolling Stone