Category: Health News
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New cancer test can warn patients up to 10 years before treatment is needed
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is the most common adult leukemia, affecting the blood and bone marrow. A new method uses low-cost, widely available DNA methylation testing to track cancer progression and […]
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Women in Medicine and Science – Nicole Jimenez, PhD
The research of Nicole Jimenez, PhD, seeks to identify the role of microbes in gynecologic and reproductive health. Dr. Jimenez hopes to broaden the understanding of the effect microbes have […]
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Women in Medicine and Science – Katharina Schimmel, PhD
Katharina Schimmel, PhD, is an assistant professor of Child Health at the college. Through her research, Dr. Schimmel hopes to discover ways to treat AVMs in HHT Earlier this year, […]
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Researchers identify potential new biomarkers for pancreatic cancer
New protein markers distinguish cancer from non-cancer and track treatment responses Two proteins contained within cellular “bubbles” cast off from cancer cells can be used as biomarkers to accurately detect […]
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Psychologist urges caution when turning to AI for emotional support
AI tools are affordable and accessible, but an ASU professor says they can’t replace human therapy Illustration by Kendal Davit/ASU Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly popular tool that can […]
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Dignity Health Arizona Receives National Recognition For Commitment to Well-Being of Physicians
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Sept. 3, 2025) – Dignity Health Arizona has earned recognition in 2025 from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine® organization. Dignity Health Arizona is the […]
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C-Path Welcomes Rare Disease Advocacy Leader Ronald J. Bartek to Board of Directors
TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2025 ⎯ Critical Path Institute® (C-Path) today announced the election of Ronald J. Bartek to its Board of Directors. Bartek’s experience spans leadership in rare disease advocacy […]
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What you need to know about dust storms and valley fever
A monsoon storm as seen from downtown Tempe. Photo by Deanna Dent/Arizona State University Every summer, Arizona’s monsoon season typically blows up from June through September, with the most intense […]
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Building bridges in a memory care desert
In rural and underserved areas—particularly Native American communities— early signs of dementia often go unrecognized. This could be because access to specialized care is limited, and symptoms are easily mistaken […]
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HonorHealth to acquire Evernorth Care Group, expanding access to convenient, quality care in the Valley
Scottsdale, Ariz. (September 2, 2025) – HonorHealth, a leading Valley-based healthcare system serving more than five million people across the greater Phoenix area, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire […]
