Health Sciences In The Media

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 U.S. experience the co-occurrence of chronic pain and anxiety or depression.

A study led by Frank Porreca, MD, identified a link between poor sleep and migraine attacks that suggests improving sleep health may diminish migraine attacks in people with migraine.

Michael Grandner, PhD, is interviewed about the disadvantages of moving clocks ahead by an hour due to daylight saving time.

The Art in Medicine program at the College of Medicine – Phoenix matches faculty members with local artists to present research through an artistic lens.

Facial moisturizer is one of the basic building blocks of any good skin-care routine. Experts, including Daniel C. Butler, MD, recommend top-performing face moisturizers.

As the weather begins to warm, those who spend time outdoors need to be aware of risks posed by rattlesnakes. The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center has reported a surge in rattlesnake bites, particularly in Pima County.

COVID-19 cases are down dramatically from 2020, but many Arizonans are experiencing lingering symptoms. Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, says that Arizona residents are living with long COVID at a rate that is 3% higher than the national average.

University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins, MD, announced 16 inaugural members of the University Advisory Council, including Lucinda Rankin, PhD, and Marvin J. Slepian, MD.

Experts, including Michael Grandner, PhD, discuss ways people can use trackers to optimize sleep.

Research led by Cynthia A. Thomson, PhD, RD, found that for postmenopausal women, calcium and vitamin D supplements may reduce cancer mortality and increase cardiovascular disease mortality.