Irregular sleep tied to markers of atherosclerosis Feb. 23, 2023 Irregular sleep – such as inconsistent sleep duration or sleep timing – may increase the risk of developing atherosclerosis among adults older than age 45, a new report suggests. Medscape
Local opinion: Lawmakers must protect Arizona’s Medicaid program Feb. 23, 2023 David Garcia, PhD, associate professor in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and a member of the UArizona Cancer Center, wrote an opinion piece calling on legislators to protect access to cancer screening and treatments by continuing Arizona’s Medicaid program. Arizona Daily Star
Valley girl with rare disease among those helping raise money for children battling similar illnesses Feb. 23, 2023 A young girl from Arcadia, Arizona, who was diagnosed with eosinophilic gastroenteritis will participate in a fashion show fundraiser hosted by the the Phoenix Women's Board of the UArizona Steele Children's Research Center, affectionately known as PANDA (People Acting Now Discover Answers). KPNX-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
‘Negative Fauci effect’? ID reckons with disappointing Match Day Feb. 23, 2023 As the COVID-19 pandemic grew, so did the feeling that the field of infectious diseases might begin to attract more physicians, drawn by the important and rewarding work that was so suddenly in the public eye. A disappointing Match Day, however, suggests that the perceived drawbacks to a career in infectious diseases persist. Healio
Enfamil ProSobee formula recalled over potential bacteria contamination: what to know Feb. 22, 2023 Two batches of Enfamil ProSobee infant formula have been voluntarily recalled due to possible contamination with a bacteria called Cronobacter sakazakii. The voluntary recall was announced by ReckittTrusted Source, which makes the formula. Healthline
UArizona Health Sciences Post Gains in Blue Ridge Rankings Feb. 21, 2023 Increases in National Institutes of Health awards to several UArizona Health Sciences colleges led to a strong showing in the annual rankings. Read more Image
Studying How Meditation Helps Breast Cancer Survivors and Their Partners Feb. 21, 2023 Thaddeus Pace, PhD, shares his team’s current research into whether guided meditation can benefit breast cancer survivors and their loved ones. Read more Image
Live webinar on March 29: The nurtured heart approach: Positive parenting and teaching strategies to transform problem behaviors Feb. 21, 2023 Howard Glasser, adjunct lecturer in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, will discuss a parent behavior training program that he developed called the "nurtured heart approach" during a webinar on March 29. ADDittude
The best diets for runners, according to dietitians Feb. 21, 2023 Running and other forms of exercise can cause inflammation in the body, so eating a diet rich in foods that tame that flame can be a boon for both recovery and long-term health. Runner's World