Health Sciences In The Media

The incidence of biliary tract cancers, a group of rare and aggressive cancers that arise from the bile ducts and gall bladder, are on the rise and typically have a poor prognosis.

You may think of the shower as a sanitary space, but tubs teem with microscopic bugs like bacteria.

Himalayan pink salt has exploded in popularity, being touted as everything from a tastier or healthier version of regular salt to an honest-to-goodness miracle panacea. The truth is far more complex.

Allan Paxson, an undergraduate student at the College of Medicine – Tucson, discusses his research on identifying compounds that will eradicate smooth, muscle-invasive tumor cells using cell viability assays. The research is directed by Anne E. Cress, PhD, professor and vice dean for operations and strategy at the College of Medicine – Tucson, and member of the UArizona Cancer Center.

The 2023 UArizona Arthritis Center virtual symposium will take place on Saturday, May 6. Melanie Hingle, PhD, MPH, RD, associate professor of nutritional sciences with an appointment in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, will speak at the symposium.

Researchers are starting to learn how the early stages of menopause affect brain health and what that could mean for treatment.

As we age, our bodies change both internally and externally, which is a major factor behind the sleep changes that come later in life.

A new study of the popular gummy form of melatonin shows you can’t always count on what’s on the label.

A recent study in China suggested that a diet rich in selenium may promote sleep duration. While selenium is an essential nutrient, not much research has proven its association with sleep quality.

Camp Wellness, a program of the Department of Family and Community Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, hosts Arizona Palooza on Saturday at Reid Park. The free and family-friendly event seeks to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and connect people with resources.