The National Alliance on Mental Illness (USA) reports that one in five teens experiences a bout of depression and 8% have a major depressive disorder. Charles Raison, MD, a professor of psychiatry at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted.

A University of Arizona Health Sciences study found that a specific genotype of the APOE gene is able to significantly influence metabolic changes and override sex-specific differences between men and women with Alzheimer’s disease.

Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, a critical care specialist and professor at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is leading the Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) Against COVID-19 Disparities.

An opinion article argues that there is no logic for leaving the youngest children unprotected any longer. Deepta Bhattacharya, PhD, professor of immunobiology at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted.

Many Americans are not putting sleep first, even if they want to, according to a report.

Researchers received a $7.6 million grant to investigate PhytoSERM, a supplement that may treat menopausal symptoms and lower Alzheimer’s disease risk.

Richard Carmona, MD, MPH, distinguished laureate professor of public health at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, wrote an opinion column about COVID-19 vaccine boosters.

The FDA has granted a Fast Track Designation to ofra-vec (ofranergene obadenovec; VB-111) in combination with paclitaxel as a potential treatment for patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

University of Arizona Health Sciences faculty offer encouragement and advice for new graduates beginning the next phase in their professional lives.