Long COVID’s long-term effects in Arizona March 12, 2024 COVID-19 cases are down dramatically from 2020, but many Arizonans are experiencing lingering symptoms. Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, says that Arizona residents are living with long COVID at a rate that is 3% higher than the national average. Phoenix Magazine (Phoenix, AZ)
Members of new UArizona advisory council announced March 12, 2024 University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins, MD, announced 16 inaugural members of the University Advisory Council, including Lucinda Rankin, PhD, and Marvin J. Slepian, MD. KVOA-TV (Tucson, AZ)
What sleep trackers can (and can’t) tell you about your sleeping habits March 12, 2024 Experts, including Michael Grandner, PhD, discuss ways people can use trackers to optimize sleep. Health.com
Study finds calcium, vitamin D supplements may reduce cancer mortality in long term March 12, 2024 Research led by Cynthia A. Thomson, PhD, RD, found that for postmenopausal women, calcium and vitamin D supplements may reduce cancer mortality and increase cardiovascular disease mortality. Drugs.com
Zuckerman College of Public Health March 2024 newsletter March 12, 2024 Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health Read more
How much sleep do you really need? Reviewing healthy sleep ranges for all ages March 11, 2024 Experts, including Michael Grandner, PhD, discuss the varying amounts of sleep people need depending on their ages. Read more
Scratching at what might have caused Napoleon's itch? March 11, 2024 Research led by medical student Zachary Leibovit-Reiben found that Napoleon Bonaparte's famous pose – his right hand tucked into an opening in his waistcoat – may indicate he suffered from itchy skin. Managed Healthcare Executive
A higher dose of morning light will change your life March 11, 2024 Experts, including Michael Grandner, PhD, discuss new research that found exposure to bright light for two hours in the morning helped people fall asleep earlier at night compared with groups who received between 30 minutes and an hour of light. Inside Hook
Dedicated teams make Residency Match Day memorable March 11, 2024 Hard work, months of planning go into ensuring Match Day, one of the most important events in a young doctor’s career, rises to the occasion. Read more Image