Studies show that COVID-19 vaccines are effective at keeping people from developing COVID-19 or from getting seriously ill from the new coronavirus even if they do develop the respiratory illness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. In some cases, patients with lingering questions and doubts may do better to speak with someone they trust, such as a primary care doctor, said Dr. Natasha Bhuyan, a family physician in Phoenix and a faculty member at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.

The coronavirus pandemic has changed so much about the way we live our everyday lives, including how we sleep. Dr. Michael Grandner, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine –Tucson, shares his expertise on how to get back your beauty sleep.

The colorectal oncology team at the University of Arizona Cancer Center and Banner – University Medicine has earned accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Terry Badger’s work with cancer survivors and their caregivers is being recognized by the American Psychosocial Oncology Society.

The ongoing pandemic has given rise to a significant and alarming trend of increased alcohol use and abuse – especially among younger adults, males and those who have lost their jobs – according to a new study by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers.

Dr. Murtaza Akhter, an emergency physician at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix joins the Yahoo Finance Live panel to discuss the latest COVID-19 vaccine news.

Michael Grandner, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, is among a group of sleep experts who give their opinions on various sleep products.

Dr. Murtaza Akhter, an emergency physician at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, discusses vaccine acceptance and the public health consequences of not getting vaccinated.

Officials with the Pima County Health Department said some people aren't showing up to receive their second shot of the vaccine. Dr. Deepta Bhattacharya, an associate professor of immunobiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, is interviewed.

"When we experience stress and anxiety, it means that we are going through something we need to process, or at least cope with. By dreaming through these stressful experiences, it allows us to learn what we need to learn, grow how we need to grow, and understand the greater meaning in the context of our experiences," said Michael Grandner, an associate professor and director of the Sleep and Health Research program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.