Traditional Blessing Ceremonies Held at Colleges of Medicine – Phoenix and Tucson Sept. 1, 2022 Read more Image
Terpenes in Cannabis, Explained Sept. 1, 2022 Dr. John Streicher provides insights into his research around terpenes, aromatic compounds found in cannabis and other plants, and why they might be a novel way to treat pain. Read more Image
7 clear signs you might have an unhealthy gut Sept. 1, 2022 Skin rashes and eczema can be a sign of poor gut health because they develop when there is an imbalance in gut bacteria, according to Victoria Maizes, MD, executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson. MSN
Updated booster shots expected within days as CDC panel signs off Sept. 1, 2022 The debut of omicron-specific vaccines raises a thorny question: How long should you wait between shots? The New York Times
Parental intent to vaccinate under 5s against COVID-19 examined Sept. 1, 2022 Parental intent to vaccinate children against COVID-19 and perceptions of vaccine safety and effectiveness decreased during a three-month period, according to CDC research. HealthDay
New COVID-19 Boosters Yet to be Tested on Humans Sept. 1, 2022 New COVID-19 booster shots could be administered to Americans within days, and they target both the original strain of COVID and the newer omicron subvariants. WKRC-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
Parthasarathy Named All of Us Arizona Health Champion for August Aug. 31, 2022 Dr. Sairam Parthasarathy is being honored for his dedication to educating communities about COVID-19 prevention and vaccination. Read more Image
Meet the Minnies 2022 Semifinal Candidates Aug. 31, 2022 Phillip Kuo, MD, PhD, professor of medical imaging in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is recognized as a semifinalist for “Most Influential Radiology Researcher.” Aunt Minnie
New COVID-19 Vaccine May Help Prevent Contracting the Virus Aug. 31, 2022 The Food and Drug Administration has given its blessing to a new COVID-19 booster shot specifically targeting the BA-4 and BA-5 COVID variants, which are the dominant dominate strains in the United States and Arizona. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Zuckerman College of Public Health Given $4 Million to Train Regional Professionals Aug. 31, 2022 The Western Region Public Health Training Center, part of the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, was awarded $4.1 million by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to continue training and continuing education programs for public health professionals in the western United States and U.S. Pacific Islands. BizTUCSON