Health Insider discusses COVID-19 vaccine for kids
On Monday, Pfizer announced its late-stage trials of the COVID-19 vaccine show it’s safe and highly effective in children ages 5 to 11. ABC15’s Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti says the announcement could not come at a better time, as there are a record number of COVID cases in children. He says the Delta variant […]
Healthy Aging Research to Explore Diabetes, Phishing Scams, Stress and the Aging Brain
Three University of Arizona research teams are using Healthy Aging Seed Grants to initiate studies that will examine the impact of phishing scams on seniors, how stress affects the aging brain, and the potential to regulate diabetes using a hormone receptor. Innovations in Healthy Aging is a strategic priority at UArizona Health Sciences, which funded […]
Phoenix feed and supply stores running out of Ivermectin
PHOENIX — A livestock de-wormer known as Ivermectin has recently surged in popularity as some people claim it treats COVID-19 symptoms. The Western Ranchman, a Phoenix feed and supply shop, has continuously been selling out of the drug for the past six months, according to store manager Joe Robinson. They were just able to get […]
Study Uncovers New Link Between Long-term Arsenic Exposure and Type 2 Diabetes
A University of Arizona Health Sciences study has identified the biological mechanism linking long-term arsenic exposure to diseases such as cancer and Type 2 diabetes. The findings could result in potential new targets for drug development. More than 34 million Americans have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and approximately 90-95% […]
UArizona Health Sciences Announces Newest Primary Care Physician Scholars
The University of Arizona Health Sciences welcomed 23 new future primary care physicians into its Primary Care Physician Scholarship Program for the 2021-22 academic year. Now in its third year, the Primary Care Physician Scholarship program aims to address two critical issues in health care: Arizona’s shortage of primary care physicians and the rising amount of debt […]
Will mask-wearing impact your child’s emotional development?
As COVID-19 cases climb among kids, the debate over masks in school continues. One of the leading concerns for parents against masking up the little ones is their emotional development. A new study is shedding light on whether masks will block their communication skills. The University of Wisconsin Child Emotion lab looked at kids ages […]
New Training Program to Help Families, Children Affected by Opioid and Substance Use Disorders
A new University of Arizona Health Sciences workforce education and training program will address gaps in Arizona’s behavioral health system with a focus on individuals impacted by opioid and substance use disorders. Funded by a $2.2 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Peer Support Workforce Training Program (PeerWORKS) will train peer […]
Your annual wellness visit
Medicare beneficiaries currently enrolled in Medicare are eligible for the Annual Wellness Visit. This visit is a covered benefit that is done one time every 12 months. It’s available at no cost to you. Why is it important to have this visit? The Annual Wellness Visit can find problems early before they become serious. Having […]
NIH Grant Advances UArizona Health Sciences Research on Women’s Brains, Menopause and Increased Risk for Alzheimer’s
Worldwide, women are twice as likely over their lifetime to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Seeking to unravel the biological complexities of this increased risk, Roberta Diaz Brinton, PhD, director of the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Innovation in Brain Science (CIBS) and Regents Professor of Pharmacology, has been awarded a $15.1 million grant from […]
Should you make holiday travel plans? Health Insider weighs in as delta variant continues to spread
The holidays were difficult last year with many people skipping the annual trip to Grandma’s house thanks to COVID-19 fears. With the delta variant surging across the country, many find themselves questioning the safety of holiday travel plans once again. ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti says booking a flight in the next month is […]