GOP leaders, Arizona Chamber sue EPA over ‘tyrannical’ air quality standards March 26, 2024 Paloma Beamer, PhD, is quoted in a story about a legal fight against the EPA over a new air pollution standard. The Arizona Republic
Valley fever: The deadly and incurable disease terrifying the west coast March 26, 2024 Experts, including John Galgiani, MD, discuss the lack of awareness about the spread of Valley fever. The Independent (UK)
9 foods that are healthier than you would think March 26, 2024 Experts, including Stephen Dahmer, MD, point out nine foods with overlooked health benefits. Vogue
‘That pushed them over the edge’: Post pandemic alcohol-related liver disease rises in Arizona March 25, 2024 A spike in hospitalization rate for alcoholic liver disease is a nationwide trend. Research led by William D.S. Killgore, PhD, about alcohol use during the pandemic is cited. The Arizona Republic
UArizona health services provide support for migrants March 25, 2024 As part of a UArizona Health Sciences course known as the MILAGRO Collaborative, faculty and students provide much-needed services to migrants in Tucson. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)
UArizona to study link between prenatal exposure to pesticides and childhood ADHD March 25, 2024 Melissa Furlong, PhD, is using a $910,000 National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences grant to study the link between exposure to pesticides and childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Inergency
Chronic pain cannot be ignored in depression and anxiety March 25, 2024 Chronic pain is often accompanied by mental health issues. The story cites research led by Jennifer S. De La Rosa, PhD, which found that nearly 1 in 20 adults in the United States experience the co-occurrence of chronic pain and anxiety or depression. Psych Congress Network
UArizona delivers big game-level bucks to Tucson’s economy March 22, 2024 The launch of the College of Health Sciences is mentioned in this analysis of the economic impact of UArizona's academic, research and entrepreneurship programs. Inside Tucson Business
An inspiration to others March 22, 2024 Pancreatic cancer survivor Kay Kays helped establish the National Cancer Institute-supported Gastrointestinal Specialized Programs of Research Excellence at the UArizona Cancer Center. Cancer Today