Socioeconomic Conditions, Environment and Lifestyle Affect Severity of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Jan. 23, 2018 Precision medicine uses data on an individual's person’s diet, exercise routine, family history, environment, genetics, and more to tailor treatment and prevention of certain conditions to that person’s unique characteristics. Read more Image
A Matter of Choices: 3 Easy-to-Swallow Tips for Changing Your Cancer Risk Through Dietary Choices Jan. 12, 2018 Cancer is expected to exceed cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in Arizona within the next 20 years. Read more Image
Good Bugs, Bad Bugs: Exploring the Link between Cancer and Vaginal Bacteria Nov. 18, 2017 Although one of the top 10 cancer types in the United States, a lot of people haven’t heard of endometrial cancer. Read more Image
NURSE-ing Your Brain to Protect it From Stress Aug. 21, 2017 As the new semester begins, there is much excitement and anticipation—and often much stress. Read more Image
The Healing Power of Ceremony: the Integrative Health Benefits of Diné Cleansing Practice July 18, 2017 Moving toward a more progressive and culturally relevant approach to Native American health care, Indian Health Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services require culturally sensitive care in health-care settings. Read more Image
Targeting Lung Cancer: How Precision Medicine is Directing Cancer Therapy Today June 22, 2017 The field of precision medicine has been gaining steam over the past two years. Read more Image
Eight Ways to Play it Safe in the Sun May 1, 2017 Dr. Lois Loescher is acutely aware of the vital importance of sun safety. Read more Image
Stay Safe During Snakebite Season April 22, 2017 With the advent of warm weather the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center is reminding people of the dangers of rattlesnakes. Read more Image
Since You Can't Select Your Family, Choose a Risk-reducing Lifestyle April 15, 2017 As an African American woman, I am aware that I’m in one of the highest-risk groups for dying from heart disease but my non-inherited risk factors are manageable. Read more Image
Mind Over Cancer: Reducing Stress with `Compassion Meditation’ March 27, 2017 A cancer survivor responds to stress in various detrimental ways, including psychological problems, such as anxiety and depression, as well as physical issues, such as high blood pressure, increased heart rate and elevated blood sugar levels. Read more Image