COVID experts today: Eating out, masking less, even booking cruises March 12, 2023 The Washington Post has interviewed a group of medical experts several times over the past three years to see how the pandemic was affecting their personal lives. While the pandemic isn’t gone, their risk calculations these days look different. The Washington Post
Irregular sleep linked to increased heart disease risk March 12, 2023 Irregular sleep, such as sleeping for an inconsistent number of hours each night or falling asleep at different times, may increase the risk of developing atherosclerosis, or the hardening of the arteries, among adults over age 45, a new study suggests. The Sun
How often should you wash your sheets? March 11, 2023 Your sheets are comfy and cozy, but they harbor a dirty secret: They’re reservoirs for dead skin cells, dust mites and bacteria. Everyday Health
Major Selected as American Telemedicine Association Fellow March 10, 2023 Janet Major was honored for her lifelong career in telemedicine and her impactful work as part of the Arizona Telemedicine Program. Read more Image
Studying how meditation helps breast cancer survivors and their partners March 10, 2023 Thaddeus Pace, PhD, associate professor in the UArizona College of Nursing, is researching the scientific benefits of meditation for breast cancer survivors. Let Life Happen
Arizona health officials warn of rising fentanyl doses in cocaine, other drugs March 10, 2023 The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center and other agencies are issuing a warning regarding fentanyl found in cocaine. KJZZ-FM (Phoenix, AZ)
In a first, zoo lion transmits COVID-19 to its keepers March 10, 2023 An elderly lion in an Indiana zoo transmitted COVID-19 to the zookeepers who handfed the severely ill big cat. It is the first recorded time a zoo animal has passed the virus to a human. Leslie Boyer, MD, professor emerita in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted. Live Science
Oscars Red Carpet Welcomed UArizona Cancer Center Researcher March 9, 2023 Whether it is Bollywood dancing or hobnobbing with stars, Dr. Rachna Shroff fits it all in around her research on gastrointestinal cancer treatments. Read more Image
Did you know colon cancer has increased in young adults? March 9, 2023 The rate of colorectal cancer has been rising among adults younger than 50. Some groups have been hit by the rising trend more than others. Looking for the Light
How to design an office that will keep employees healthy and satisfied? March 9, 2023 A new study finds that the design of workspaces has a real effect on the satisfaction of employees and their work performance. Esther Sternberg, MD, professor of medicine and director of research for the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, co-authored the study and is quoted. The Limited Times