New research by University of Arizona neuroscientists suggests that a gene commonly associated with Parkinson's may be behind vocal-related issues—a finding that could help lead to earlier diagnoses and treatments for Parkinson's patients.

We hide in the bathroom to get five minutes away from our kids and a minute away from our partner. Which got us thinking, is taking the phone into the bathroom a filthy habit?

Each year, a small number of people mistakenly eat poisonous mushrooms and suffer the consequences.

It is well established that older adults are more susceptible to infection and their immune systems less capable of generating a strong immune response. A University of Arizona Health Sciences-led paper explains why, which could lead to potential interventions.

The body's system for maintaining infection-fighting cells deteriorates faster near the skin than deeper in the body, according to a new study.

Roberta Diaz Brinton, PhD, director of the UArizona Health Sciences Center for Innovation in Brain Science, is co-author of a study suggesting there is substantial evidence to indicate estrogen and hormone therapy can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s by 50 to 80%.

On May 13, thousands of students will walk the stage and graduate from the University of Arizona, among them Troy Weinstein, who earned early acceptance into the College of Medicine – Tucson.

Efforts to tease apart the vast swarm of proteins in venom — a field called venomics — have burgeoned in recent years. The growing catalog of compounds has led to a number of drug discoveries.

On May 13, thousands of students will walk the stage and graduate from the University of Arizona, among them Troy Weinstein, who earned early acceptance into the College of Medicine – Tucson.