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7 University of Arizona faculty members named Fulbright scholars, which exemplify the high quality of the U of A’s faculty, the research they conduct and the education that the U of A provides.

A study by researchers from two Arizona universities discovered changes in the vaginal microbiome of patients with endometrial cancer and other benign endometrial conditions. One key finding was that the protective lactobacillus dominance was reduced in women with endometrial cancer.

There are heroes who put their lives and health on the line to protect others every day. We want those brave and selfless people to be celebrated and protected as much as possible, so it's a huge problem to discover that they're more at risk than we previously knew. Unfortunately, it turns out that firefighters and health care workers have above-average levels of toxic PFAS in their bodies, and we're not sure why, reported the University of Arizona.

An informal, virtual public hearing process has begun for the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s proposed rule to establish a federal heat standard in the workplace.

The Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings would apply to all employers to protect indoor and outdoor workers across sectors where OSHA has jurisdiction, such as general industry, construction, agriculture, and maritime, with some exceptions.