The Healthy Dose
Expert insights from UArizona Health Sciences
safety
By Keith Boesen, PharmD, CSPI | Nov 25, 2015
Temperatures have begun to drop, and scarves and gloves are coming out of hiding. It’s that wonderful time of year when families and friends gather to celebrate, share in food and drink and make memories.
But each year... (read more)
By Tara F. Carr, MD | Oct 23, 2015
Halloween is an exciting time of year, but it also can be a dangerous one—especially for people with food allergies. Researchers estimate that as many as 15 million Americans suffer from food allergies, with effects ranging... (read more)
By Keith Boesen, PharmD, CSPI | Jul 24, 2015
Nothing says summer like jumping into a swimming pool filled with cool, sparkling water. Nationally, there are more than 10 million swimming pools, which are used for recreation, exercise and cooling off during hot summer weather... (read more)
By Will Humble, MPH | May 20, 2015
In the next few weeks, many young adults will be celebrating a major milestone: high school graduation. The days and weeks before and after graduation are an exciting time for teens and their families, but the joy can... (read more)
