Health Sciences In The Media

More than 200 Navajo farmers and ranchers are suing the Environmental Protection Agency for losses they occurred when EPA officials accidentally released a plume of highly acidic mine water from the Gold King mine in Colorado into the San Juan River, which feeds their land.

Diet, exercise and other healthy habits help you maintain strength as you age.

Paul Bendheim, MD, associate clinical professor of neurology in the College of Medicine – Phoenix, writes about what can be done to prevent cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease.

Sharon C. Hitchcock, DNP, RNC-MNN, assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing, authored an essay about Hepatitis B vaccine safety.

Researchers in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health analyzed previously published scientific studies on the effects of cannabinoids on migraine patients.

Six Senses in Spain is hosting a retreat centered on women’s sexual wellness to be led by Nicola Finley, MD, an internal medicine physician and associate in the Health Promotion Sciences Department in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health.

Continuing coverage: Access to on-campus food pantries is making a difference for college students in California, according to a study.

Greater Phoenix’s office pipeline is expected to grow, with projects totaling some 10.5 million square feet planned.

Research To Practice hosted a five-part case-based symposia series in conjunction with the Oncology Nursing Society's Annual Congress.

Mindy Fain, MD, professor of medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson and co-director of the UArizona Center on Aging, will discuss the impact of ageism, age-related changes and chronic conditions at the "Health Night Out" on Aug. 15.