Tens of millions of Africans are already feeling the negative health impacts of climate change in the form of heat stress, extreme weather and increased transmission of infectious disease. Research on the continent faces challenges due to a lack of funding and access to data.

Dr. Mingyu Liang comes to the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson from the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he served in numerous leadership roles.

The Center for Excellence in Rural Education will support health care and health education in the eastern Arizona counties of Gila, Graham and Greenlee.

Researchers leading an environmental monitoring project on Amaknak Island in Alaska's Aleutian chain worked with the Qawalangin tribe to identify contamination sources dating to World War II, such as oil tanks and chemicals, that polluted streams and soils.

Researchers are close to developing a human vaccine for Valley fever, which is caused by the fungus Coccidioides. Valley fever only impacts a very small number of people worldwide, but it's a major public health concern locally.

According to the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, our bodies cannot absorb silica in absorbent meat pads, so it passes through our digestive system without effects.

A study found bacteria on the outsides of 96% of shoes.

Continuing coverage: Sleeping doesn't burn many calories, but getting enough rest still plays an important role in good health, because it can affect your ability to stick with other healthy habits.

Nonprofit Trust for the Public Land is revamping parks and outdoor spaces to create more access to green spaces green spaces for people of color and low-income communities.

The College of Health Sciences will house a variety of graduate-level programs centered on Arizona's health care workforce needs, including physician assistant and physical therapy programs.