What is whole person health? A beginner's guide to the interconnectedness of body, mind and your environment Oct. 19, 2023 A narrative review of 125 studies that examined "whole-person models of primary care" singled out the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson as a particularly successful and exemplary program. Everyday Health
Guillain-Barré syndrome risk greater after COVID-19, study indicates Oct. 18, 2023 A new study indicates that COVID-19 is associated with an elevated risk of a rare disorder, Guillain-Barré syndrome, within six weeks after infection with the virus. UPI
A powerful voice for her students Oct. 16, 2023 Pritchard uses skills honed on the opera stage to help her psychiatry students find the style that works for them. Read more Thumbnail
Firefighters face cancer risks from harmful chemicals. Here's how they're working to limit exposure Oct. 16, 2023 New federal research links testicular cancer in U.S. service members to PFAS chemicals, adding to a growing body of evidence of the dangers posed by those "forever chemicals." The Arizona Republic
Here’s why it’s not advisable to share dishes with your pets. No, it’s not about allergies Oct. 16, 2023 Emulating social media videos of people sharing meals with pets can lead to health risks. The Rakyat Post (Malaysia)
An awkward evolutionary theory for one of pregnancy’s biggest complications Oct. 16, 2023 Preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication that causes some 500,000 fetal deaths and 70,000 maternal deaths around the world each year, could be triggered by the newness of paternal genetic material that, maybe, the mother hadn't had enough exposure to before. The Atlantic
Should you share a bed with your partner? Sleep scientists break it down Oct. 15, 2023 A 2022 study published in the journal Sleep found people who shared a bed with their partner most nights reported less severe insomnia, less fatigue, less sleep apnea, more sleep and were able to fall asleep more quickly. Newsweek
Tucson man opens up about stigma of male breast cancer Oct. 13, 2023 A Tucson man that first noticed a lump in his chest in 2018 and had a partial mastectomy is now cancer-free after receiving treatment at the University of Arizona Cancer Center. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)
906: How to optimize your workspace for your well-being with Dr. Esther Sternberg Oct. 12, 2023 Esther Sternberg, MD, professor of medicine and director of research in the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is interviewed about how people can enhance their office environments to improve both their health and professional performance. How to Be Awesome at Your Job