A study led by Francisco Moreno, MD, professor of psychiatry in the College of Medicine – Tucson, called into question the Food and Drug Administration’s first authorization in 1970 of a preliminary U.S. clinical analysis of psilocybin, a psychedelic substance found in mushrooms, that found it to be an effective treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

While any meat is a good source of protein, white meats like fish and shellfish are the healthiest in helping to reduce the risk of cancer, according to Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson.

The American Heart Association updated its cardiovascular health checklist to add healthy sleep as essential for optimal cardiovascular health.

Economic estimates show a new University of Arizona Health Sciences center will positively impact job growth and enhance incomes and tax revenues.

Coughing up blood requires immediate medical attention, as this can be a warning sign of serious lung disease.

An article about research to improve the diagnosing of or to lessen the effects of Alzheimer’s disease mentions a University of Arizona Health Sciences study that is using digital technology to improve medication adherence among older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

A champion powerlifter, this behavioral scientist readies for a sabbatical to study how to promote uptake of asthma research findings into routine practice.