Increasing Diversity in Research to Address Health Disparities in Arizona’s African American Communities
African American people have higher risks for many common diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes and stroke. During the pandemic, health disparities became even more evident. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), African American people are 1.7 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than non-Hispanic white people. Research will help […]
Researchers Clear Early Hurdles with Urology Seed Grants
The first step of scientific discovery often is funded with a seed grant that allows investigators to gather enough data to pursue larger grants. The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Urology recently awarded three seed grants to scientists hoping to see their ideas blossom. “The department has a commitment to […]
Arizona reports 332 new COVID-19 cases, 18 additional deaths Thursday – KTAR.com
In this photo taken May 5, 2021, Melanie Paige closes her eyes as she gets her first COVID-19 vaccination at her church, St. Matthew Christian Methodist Episcopal, in Milwaukee. It’s one of the churches that was part of an effort with Pastors United, Milwaukee Inner City Congregations Allied for Hope, Souls to the Polls and […]
Why are women more at risk for heart problems?
As we focus on Heart Health Month, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women — more than any cancer. ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti says several factors cause signs of heart disease to go overlooked in women. He says historically doctors put more focus on men than women, though that is […]
Lutrick Receives All of Us Arizona Health Champion Award
Health workers and researchers play a vital role in keeping Arizona communities, especially those in rural and underserved areas, safe and healthy, and the pandemic has brought their dedication to the forefront of public consciousness. The All of Us Research Program University of Arizona-Banner Health created the “Arizona Health Champion” award series to honor the […]
Undernourished Infants at Risk for Lung Restriction, Weaker Health as Adults, UArizona Health Sciences Study Finds
Infants and children with poor nutrition and growth are more likely to suffer from a serious respiratory condition that has been linked to comorbidities and early mortality as adults, according to an international investigation led by researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences. The study, published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, is the first […]
New UArizona Health Sciences Center Will Expand Research Opportunities to Address Addiction
Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences were recently awarded a $6.6 million grant by the National Institutes of Health to develop the Center of Excellence in Addiction Studies, designed to improve addiction research with a goal of developing therapies that can stem the opioid epidemic and impact other substance abuse disorders. There were […]
GO RED: How to take charge of your heart health
February is American Heart Health Month, a time to raise awareness and prevent the onset of heart disease. It’s especially important after a new study from the Cleveland Clinic found the number of cardiac events has increased during the pandemic. ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti says heart disease doesn’t only follow your genetic code […]
Public Health Researchers Join Statewide Initiative to Prepare for Climate Impacts
Researchers at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health are partnering with organizations across the state to implement interventions aimed at protecting Arizonans from heat hazards thanks to $2 million in funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The five-year grant through the Arizona Department of Health […]
Virtual Symposium Will Address Issues Affecting LGBTQIA+ Communities
What: Fourth Annual LGBTQIA+ National Symposium and Community FairWhen: Friday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Where: Virtual via Zoom. Register at aztelemedicine.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BZBQZ0BnTYOj3qSKdq7yPA Health professionals, educators and community leaders will address discrimination, health care disparities and legal issues faced by members of the LGBTQIA+ community during the Fourth Annual LGBTQIA+ National Symposium and Community Fair on Friday, […]