Second COVID-19 booster symbolizes new era of the pandemic
By Hannah Cree from El Inde ArizonaSecond doses of the COVID-19 booster shot are now being offered to students and faculty at the UA. Read more
Science
Early-life risk factors that lead to poorer adult lung health
A recent University of Arizona study found that the three significant risk factors that are associated with adult spirometric restriction are small birth weight for gestational age, maternal nutritional problems during pregnancy and being underweight in childhood. Read more
Let’s talk about body image
Body Positive Arizona is on campus initiative that consists of both students and UA staff members who are committed to promoting body positivity through in-person and virtual discussions and tabling events. Learn more about their organization and the resources and support they offer. Read more
Women in STEM at the UA
There is a long history of inequalities and glass ceilings for women in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics workforce. The Daily Wildcat talked with four female professors at the University of Arizona in the STEM field to get an up close look at their career and the advice they have for future generations of women in STEM. Read more
What it means to be 'Out in STEM'
The Out in STEM club is the perfect haven for any queer STEM majors feeling lost in the shuffle of campus life looking for community. Read more
College of Medicine hosts virtual health care disparities forum
The University of Arizona College of Medicine hosted a forum Feb.10 to discuss steps medical health professionals can take to address healthcare disparities and the social determinants of mental health, providing their patients with an overall more accomodating and beneficial experience. Read more
University of Arizona researchers find possible treatment for dementia after stroke
Researchers at the University of Arizona have discovered a treatment that could potentially help reduce the likelihood of patients developing dementia after a stroke. They found that using the FDA-approved drug cyclodextrin reduced inflammation and accumulation of cholesterol in mouse brains. Read more
Creation of the 'falloposcope' endeavors to assist earlier diagnoses of ovarian cancer
University of Arizona professors and students are taking exponential steps toward finding a cure to ovarian cancer. Read more
Save lives amid a national blood donation crisis
Are you ready to save lives? January is National Blood Donor Month so roll up your sleeves and check out this article for information on how to donate blood and receive possible prizes! Read more
UA researchers working on communicating with plants
University of Arizona researchers have received a $25 million grant to develop a better way to communicate with plants and understand their signals. The UA researchers have been looking at this in terms of helping make plants more resistant to droughts. Read more
Q&A with professor Hainline: Diving deep into JWST’s exploration of space
To expand on what the James Webb Telescope is meant to accomplish in its exploration of space and why so many UA faculty have devoted their time to creating NIRCam, the Daily Wildcat spoke with professor Hainline. Read more
Turning the tide against malaria
After decades of research, testing and development, the world may finally have a vaccine to turn the tide against malaria. The new malaria vaccine, also known as RTS,S or by its brand name Mosquirix, was developed by GlaxoSmithKline. Read more
A penny for your thoughts
A recent study found a correlation between brooding and negative thoughts. The study had the goal of seeing how/what thoughts arise and unfold over time when people have nothing to focus on. It also had a major emphasis on the effect of brooding on one’s mind. Read more
