Health Sciences In The Media

Amanda Wilson, PhD, will use a $750,000 grant to lead a team of researchers to develop methodology to inform cleaning and disinfecting protocols and help educate nurses about asthma risks.

Fourth-year students at the College of Medicine – Phoenix are taking a four-week elective class that teaches them how to make healthy meals from scratch with the intent of passing on that knowledge to their future patients.

Rohit Madan, MD, co-authors an analysis of augmentation treatment strategies for patients with treatment-resistant depression.

Jordan F. Karp, MD, is interviewed about myths and science surrounding the perceived age-related cognitive decline of the 2024 presidential candidates.

Marvin J. Slepian, MD, is leading a clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a wearable sensor that monitors heart rate and acceleration so investigators can gather more data from each patient during the widely used six-minute walk test.

Mohab Ibrahim, MD, PhD, is interviewed about the science of green light, its potential as a therapy for migraine and pain, and lingering questions about the approach.

Carlos “Kent” Campbell, MD, MPH, an esteemed public health physician, malaria expert and global health champion, died Feb. 21. Campbell was instrumental in the creation of the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health.

Firefighters are the last line of defense against wildfires. The highly trained men and women protecting communities earn the same base pay as a fast-food server while taking severe risks with their physical and mental health.

Ruth E. Taylor-Piliae, PhD, RN, discusses the health benefits of tai chi. She says tai chi's gentle, slow movements and controlled breathing tend to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which relaxes the body during times of stress.

A cell-free DNA blood test designed to detect abnormal DNA signals in people at average risk of colorectal cancer correctly detected colorectal cancer in most people with confirmed disease, according to a new study.