Mexico got rid of daylight saving time. Should the US end it, too? March 8, 2024 Experts, including Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, discuss the pros and cons of following the lead of Mexico and conforming to Arizona and Hawaii practices in eliminating daylight saving time. The Washington Post
Arizona Center for Rural Health March newsletter March 8, 2024 Arizona Center for Rural Health Read more
College of Medicine – Tucson receives $2.7M grant for diabetes research March 7, 2024 A Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation grant will fund clinical trials for an implantable device that could eliminate the need for glucose testing and insulin injections in the management of Type 1 diabetes. Read more Image
Buckmaster Show 3/6/2024 March 7, 2024 Victoria Maizes, MD, is interviewed about topics including reports that the maker of Stanley cups uses lead in its manufacturing process. KVOI-Radio (Tucson, AZ)
Reishi mushroom and others defined as vital: The powerful antioxidant ingredients that protect the skin barrier March 7, 2024 Reishi mushrooms, popularized in part by the work of Andrew Weil, MD, can be used to strengthen the body's immune system. Radio WOW (Italy, in Italian)
Pilot confirms bowel symptom intervention studies viable March 7, 2024 Cynthia A Thomson PhD, RD, co-authored a study that found a telephone-based dietary intervention designed to improve bowel function was shown to be widely acceptable to participants who had surgery for rectal cancer. Mirage News
School shootings and fatalities soar since 1970: Study March 7, 2024 A study led by Louis J. Magnotti, MD, found that school shootings have more than quadrupled over the past 53 years. Science Magazine
Don't let daylight saving time ruin your sleep March 7, 2024 Experts including Michael Grandner, PhD, share tips for feeling well rested when the clock leaps forward by an hour for daylight saving time. The New York Times
5 things to know about creating a pandemic-resilient state March 7, 2024 Janko Nikolich, MD, PhD, and the Aegis Consortium want to unite government agencies and experts in a mission to improve future pandemic responses. Read more Image