Meet MGen, a new STI going around that no one is talking about Jan. 8, 2023 A bacterium called Mycoplasma genitalium, or Mgen, can cause inflammation, miscarriage and even infertility. Salon
Does chemotherapy impact COVID-19 vaccine protection? Jan. 6, 2023 Studies, including one from the UArizona Cancer Center, have shown that COVID-19 vaccines might not be as effective in people who are receiving cancer treatment. Healthnews
New COVID omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is ‘spreading like wildfire’ in US: Health experts reveal why Jan. 5, 2023 With the new omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 spreading like wildfire across the U.S., experts reveal what's concerning health professionals about the immuno-evasive, contagious COVID strain. Fox News
6 habits to give up if you want to sleep better this year Jan. 5, 2023 While getting better sleep may not be a New Year's resolution you hear too often, it can support a number of our more popular goals from exercising more to eating healthier. MindBodyGreen
Arizona poison centers warn parents about use of children’s generic fever, pain medications amid shortages Jan. 4, 2023 Experts from Banner Poison and Drug Information Center and Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center are urging caution for children’s generic acetaminophen and ibuprofen due to shortages of these drugs throughout the nation. KVOA-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Arizona inducing the labor of pregnant prisoners against their will, women claim Jan. 4, 2023 The Arizona Department of Corrections is inducing the labor of pregnant prisoners against their will, according to three women currently incarcerated at the Perryville prison in Buckeye, Arizona. USA Today
The Top 10 Health Sciences Connect Stories of 2022 Jan. 3, 2023 Ridding medical training of racism, gaining experience by helping the underserved and growing research in Phoenix were some of your favorite stories. Read more Image