May 17, 2015 Welcome to UAHS’s New Blog: The Healthy Dose The University Arizona Health Sciences (UAHS) is excited to unveil its new blog, The Healthy Dose, which offers readers reliable, easy-to-digest information from experts working in all aspects of health and wellness.
July 24, 2015 Pool Chemicals: The Overlooked Side of Swimming Safety Nothing says summer like jumping into a swimming pool filled with cool, sparkling water.
Nov. 25, 2015 Celebrate Safely: How to Avoid Holiday Hazards (Infographic) 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.
March 17, 2016 Steps to a Good Night’s Sleep Almost 60 million Americans suffer from insomnia, many people take prescription or over-the-counter sleep medications to help them sleep through the night.
April 2, 2016 The 5th Vital Sign and America’s Painkiller Epidemic The U.S. health-care system has become much more aggressive in treating pain over the last 15 years and just as with any medical intervention at times there are adverse side effects.
April 22, 2017 Stay Safe During Snakebite Season With the advent of warm weather the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center is reminding people of the dangers of rattlesnakes.
March 23, 2022 A Day in the Life of the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center From accidental medicine overdoses to scorpion stings, see how a poison center answers the call (literally) to provide immediate life-saving information and medical expertise.
June 12, 2023 What You Need to Know About Scorpion Stings Medical toxicologist Anne-Michelle Ruha, MD, of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, gives insight about scorpion envenomation, symptoms and treatment.