In February, the EPA set new standards for outdoor air quality. Who sets the indoor standards? April 1, 2024 Kelly Reynolds, PhD, MSPH, is interviewed about the Environmental Protection Agency's new air quality standards for fine particulate matter. KJZZ-Radio (Phoenix, AZ)
Research supports patient care: Spotlight on Nicole Jimenez April 1, 2024 Nicole Jimenez, PhD, discusses her research on various gynecologic conditions, and explains the critical need for non-invasive diagnostics and effective treatment plans for patients. American Society of Microbiology
Do turmeric supplements really treat pain, boost mood, and improve allergies? Experts say they work best for 2 conditions April 1, 2024 A new study concludes the spice turmeric – often sold in supplements as curcumin – could be effective at easing arthritis and metabolic syndrome. Fortune
Connecting with Gloria Coronado April 1, 2024 New Center for Health Disparities Research director sees community partnerships, outreach as key to closing health disparity gap. Read more Image
Cannabis education program seeks to inform and empower March 29, 2024 Jennifer S. De La Rosa, PhD, is quoted in a story about the Arizona Cannabis Education, or AzCANN, program. MMJDaily (Netherlands)
The new etiquette of being sick March 29, 2024 Esther Sternberg, MD, is quoted in a story that says workers do more harm than good when they go to the office sick. Oprah Daily
$3.8 million grant will fund study of firefighter risks, interventions in wildland-urban blazes March 29, 2024 Jeff Burgess, MD, MS, MPH, is quoted in a story about a grant he received to measure the exposure risk of wildland-urban fires and evaluate interventions to improve firefighter health. Science Magazine
The sneaky silent stroke symptoms doctors want women to know; how to cut your risk March 29, 2024 Experts, including Andrei Alexandrov, MD, discuss symptoms of a "silent stroke" that women should be aware of, such as sudden lack of balance or problems with memory. First For Women
$3.8M grant will fund study of firefighter risks, interventions in wildland-urban blazes March 28, 2024 Researchers from the Zuckerman College of Public Health, working with fire service partners, will explore the health effects of fire exposure in the unique burn space of the wildland-urban interface. Read more Image