Stay Safe During Snakebite Season April 22, 2017 With the advent of warm weather the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center is reminding people of the dangers of rattlesnakes. Read more Image
Since You Can't Select Your Family, Choose a Risk-reducing Lifestyle April 15, 2017 As an African American woman, I am aware that I’m in one of the highest-risk groups for dying from heart disease but my non-inherited risk factors are manageable. Read more Image
Mind Over Cancer: Reducing Stress with `Compassion Meditation’ March 27, 2017 A cancer survivor responds to stress in various detrimental ways, including psychological problems, such as anxiety and depression, as well as physical issues, such as high blood pressure, increased heart rate and elevated blood sugar levels. Read more Image
Call Me: Using a Familiar Technology to Care for Cancer Patients at Home Feb. 27, 2017 Caring for a loved one with a cancer diagnosis can influence every aspect of a family's quality of life. Read more Image
Have Your Wine and Chocolate, Too? Sweet Heart Month Eating Tips Feb. 2, 2017 When it comes to decisions of the heart, February can be a complicated month. Read more Image
Good Oral Health is More than a Smile - Especially for Pregnant Women Jan. 10, 2017 Good oral health is more than just a nice smile. Having good oral health improves a person’s ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, chew and eat. Read more Image
How does vitamin D affect prostate cancer in African American men? Sept. 27, 2016 Prostate cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in men. However, the chance that someone will get prostate cancer depends on a lot of different factors. Read more Image
7 Health & Safety Tips for Kids Playing Fall Sports Sept. 21, 2016 The start of a new school year can only mean one thing: fall sports season is here. Read more Image
Reducing Atrial Fibrillation’s Fear Factor Sept. 9, 2016 It’s a common scenario in a cardiology clinic when the cardiologist informs the patient they have atrial fibrillation (AFib), an abnormal heart rhythm characterized by rapid and irregular beating. Read more Image
Let’s Get Ahead of the Family Planning Curve in Arizona July 29, 2016 Unintended pregnancies, especially teen pregnancy and its social consequences, are a significant cause of inter-generational poverty and poor health outcomes. Read more Image