UTHealth Houston researchers have been awarded $2.8 million by the National Institute on Aging Alzheimer's Disease Initiative fund to identify possible biomarkers and mechanisms underlying perioperative neurocognitive disorder in older adults.
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How protective is air conditioning in preventing deaths amid soaring temperatures and record heat levels? Yale researchers found that AC usage cut the amount of annual heat-related deaths by half in the U.S., saving more than 5,000 lives a year. However, while AC is a highly effective heat-adaption tool, protective effects level off once usage passes a certain point. On days of extreme heat, risk
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Yale School of Medicine (YSM) has been awarded a grant of nearly $25 million by the Aligning Research to Impact Autism (ARIA) initiative. The award, which is part of ARIA’s Human Developmental Neurobiology Research Hub , focuses on building foundational maps and models of the developing human brain and clarifying how and when autism diverges from typical development.
When Jadesola Crownson graduated with a degree in biochemistry and plans for medical school, she already knew how to think like a scientist. But she wanted to grapple with questions science alone could not answer.
A team of UTHealth Houston researchers has been awarded a five-year, $3.8 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to create an individualized, biomarker-guided therapy program that aims to mitigate the risk factors of schizophrenia among children who are at a high risk of developing the condition.
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Celebrating two decades of impact, the University of Minnesota’s Program in Health Disparities Research (PHDR) transformed community-engaged research from an overlooked initiative into a mainstream academic standard, redefining institutional excellence, trust, and research funding along the way.
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New research involving more than one million Australian feedlot cattle has found that the strongest predictors of death from bovine respiratory disease (BRD) are established before animals even enter the feedlot, highlighting the importance of preventive measures on source properties.
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The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children — better known as WIC — reaches an extraordinary share of American families. An estimated 41% of all U.S. infants participated in the federal nutrition program in fiscal year 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In Missouri, where more than 300,000 households experience food insecurity, WIC provides nutrit
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Researchers at UC San Diego have demonstrated that one of biology’s most essential enzymes can accurately read and transcribe an expanded genetic alphabet containing eight DNA letters instead of the four used by all known life.
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As it tries to defend itself from stroke, the brain can paradoxically trigger the formation of tiny new clots in minor blood vessels, damaging tissue even after the original culprit has been removed, new research shows. The findings help explain why nearly half of treated stroke patients don’t recover — and identify potential new treatments.
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Congratulations to Xavier Revelo who secured an NIH R01 grant! Project Title: "Macrophages mediate the protective effects of bariatric surgery against steatohepatitis"
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SEP 02, 2026 | Ann Marie Martin Supporters of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) include, left to right, Kari Morris, research engineer and scientist in the Rotorcraft Systems Engineering & Simulation Center; Emily Eichhorn, director of counseling services at the Counseling Center; and Dr. Alisa Henrie, clinical assistant professor of engineering technology and department chair for the Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science degree program
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Around one in four heart surgery patients develop serious lung complications – but a new Adelaide-led study is testing a simple bedside scan that could predict who is most at risk before symptoms appear.
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Key Takeaways Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital is hosting a Handprint Ceremony with Hyundai Hope on Wheels on Thursday, September 10 at 3 p.m. The event celebrates a $100,000 grant supporting a Nurse Navigator for the hospital's Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer program. Young patients and their families will place painted handprints on a Hyundai vehicle to symbolize their fight against cancer. Donations to Tackle Kids Cancer support clinical care, support services, and research at the hospital’s Children’s Cancer Institute. Media RSVPs are required in advance by contacting April Dunic at 848-444-2443 or [email protected] . AI generated.
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Key Takeaways New Center Opening: Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) opened the Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center at Freehold, located on Route 9 in Monmouth County. Network Milestone: This marks HMH's seventh Health & Wellness Center across New Jersey and the second location in Monmouth County. Comprehensive Outpatient Care: The facility offers a wide range of services under one roof, including primary care, imaging, labwork, physical therapy, behavioral health, and various surgical/medical specialties. Unified Electronic Health Records: Physicians at the new location use the same electronic health record system as all other HMH facilities, ensuring seamless coordination and continuum of care if hospital transfer is needed. Focus on Accessibility: The center aims to combat routine care delays (noting over 90% of adults delay checkups) by providing a single, convenient location for primary and specialized healthcare. AI generated.
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The University of Michigan Board of Regents voted unanimously Tuesday to elect C. Cybele Raver as the university's 17th president, making official the choice announced Aug. 18. Raver will take office Dec. 1.
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Supported by a $2.7 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation, the University will host 10 two-day workshops over the next five years, bringing lead
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