Health Sciences In The Media

The Street Medicine Phoenix program, coordinated by the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, is a student-driven team that provides medical care and support services to the homeless.

Using a $4,000 grant from the Center for Rural Health at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, Bisbee's Copper Queen Library is providing backpacks filled with supplies for bird watchers.

A phase 3 KEYNOTE-A18 study showed an improvement in prognosis for cervical cancer patients with treatment that started with pembrolizumab combined with external beam radiotherapy and concurrent chemotherapy.

Naps can improve memory and reduce fatigue, but can't make up for sleep missed during the night.

Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly announced Thursday it will deliver migraine, diabetes and obesity medications directly to U.S. consumers through its new LillyDirect service.

The 4-7-8 Breathing Exercise, developed by Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is designed to help people get to sleep quickly.

Experts discuss techniques geared to give people better sleep.

Over-the-counter medications can have adverse effects on older adults, including driving impairment. A tool called the Beers Criteria, which is a list of medications potentially inappropriate for people 65 and older, helps providers recommend safe doses.

A how-to guide for physicians on getting their work published to establish credibility, solidify an area of expertise and lay the groundwork for future promotions.

Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, writes about the benefits of diets that eliminate or limit the amount of red or processed meat people eat.