Health

University of Arizona researchers developed a wearable device that can transmit health data 2,400 times the distance of Wi-Fi without significant network infrastructure.

Footage from the British TV show "Mastermind" gave University of Arizona psychologists a chance to examine human physiology under conditions of stress that would be impossible to reproduce in the lab.

A new study by University of Arizona psychologists finds that solitary time does not closely correlate with feelings of loneliness – unless a person spends 75% of their time alone.

The startup Ancerix is working to commercialize much-needed instruments for surgical hardware removal. The team worked with Tech Launch Arizona to file patents and license its intellectual property.

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.