Text 'join' to get COVID-19, health updates in rural Arizona April 11, 2023 Text messages updating rural residents about COVID-19 are now being expanded to other health issues. The program will text people who have less access to health care, including people of color, migrants and those who are immunocompromised. Cronkite News
Common questions about vagus nerve stimulation April 10, 2023 An explainer about vagus nerve stimulation, which is used for people whose epilepsy, depression, migraine, or cluster headaches aren't responding sufficiently to medications. Brain & Life
How bad is it really to never deep clean your car? April 9, 2023 There are potential health hazards posed by keeping a dirty vehicle. Livestrong
Resistance breath training can lower blood pressure – here's how to do it April 9, 2023 The development of a breathing exercise called inspiratory muscle strength training, which involves inhaling through a special device that makes each breath more challenging, began with the work of researchers at the College of Medicine – Tucson. Livestrong
Ahn named dean of the University of Arizona College of Nursing April 7, 2023 Dr. Brian Ahn is a professor and associate dean for research at the Florida State University College of Nursing and founding director of the FSU Brain Science and Symptom Management Center. Read more Image
Does mind-body therapy for inflammatory bowel disease help patients? April 7, 2023 Psychological stress has long been suspected as a key factor in the pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel disease and may represent a key trigger for symptom flares. Neurology Advisors
Health Sciences genome sequencers a leap forward for research April 6, 2023 Devices allow Health Sciences and other college collaborators greater scale and cost-effective methods to improve care. Read more Image
UArizona Pain Center wins $1 million grant from state for new cannabis education program April 6, 2023 The Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center at UArizona Health Sciences was the recipient of a $1 million grant from the Arizona Department of Health Services. The grant will be used to develop a program that promotes awareness and respect for Arizona's marijuana laws and to encourage responsible use of cannabis. Arizona Daily Star
A guide to gluten April 6, 2023 Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, wrote an explanatory column about the pros and cons of integrating gluten into diets. Prevention