Health

University of Arizona immunologist Deepta Bhattacharya discusses in this Q&A the newest COVID-19 vaccines and what the future might hold for COVID-19 immunizations.

New research from the University of Arizona Health Sciences Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center found that high levels of family support may prevent substance use among teens who live in border towns on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.

The new molecules exploit the iron dependency of malignant cells and could lead to the development of new anticancer drugs.

Using machine learning, researchers found that the risk of dementia significantly increases among adults who spend over 10 hours a day engaging in sedentary behaviors like sitting.

The Service Dog and Veteran Experiences Study will look at the impact of service dogs on veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as the factors that may contribute to the success of individual animals.

Nearly half of career firefighters report short sleep and poor sleep quality. With a $4 million grant, UArizona researchers are working to identify key factors for implementing workplace sleep coaching for firefighters.

The findings could have implications for treating patients with brain damage and cognitive impairments, including those who have experienced seizures, stroke and Parkinson's disease.

Arizonans who get pneumonia should ask to be tested for Valley fever, says Dr. John Galgiani, director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence. Half of all U.S. Valley fever infections occur in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Seasonal depression isn't limited to cold and gloomy winters. University of Arizona assistant professor of psychiatry Dr. Rohit Madan shares advice for keeping spirits high when the summertime blues hit.

The Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center received a $7.8 million grant to further research on environmental and health challenges in the Southwest.