Health

Alumna’s company connects patients with clinical trials

New drug development is being slowed because the vast majority of clinical trials have a hard time recruiting patients. Lilly Stairs, AMD’15, is the head…

by Bill Ibelle March 8, 2018

Students tackle public health, climate change, LGBT rights on Alternative Spring Break

Students are volunteering in nine states and six countries this week as part of the Center of Community Service’s Alternative Spring Break program. “Tying to…

by Jason Kornwitz March 6, 2018

Exercise your way to better memory, focus, sleep, and more

Exercise is good for your health. We all know that. But here's a news flash: 150-300 minutes of it per week can give you better…

by Allie Nicodemo March 6, 2018

Researchers identify 36 new genes implicated in cardiac disease

One in four deaths in the United States each year are due to heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s the leading…

by Allie Nicodemo February 28, 2018

Robots get a light touch

Today's robots can be fast and precise when designed for a controlled manufacturing environment, but when operating in the real world or besides humans they…

by Bill Ibelle February 23, 2018

From 'gut brains' to supply chains, PhD students tackle complex problems

Nearly 50 students present their work today in areas ranging from robotics to resilient infrastructure to cell tissue engineering. This research expo is part of…

by Allie Nicodemo February 21, 2018

Professor on a mission to create crystal-clear images of the human brain

An intricate network of vessels pumps blood and oxygen through our brains, fueling our ability to think, feel, and function. What if doctors could learn…

by Sarah Coppola February 15, 2018

For one alumna, obstacles provided a calling

Life has a way of derailing the best of plans. But for those who possess the right combination of persistence, vision, and hope—i.e., personal resilience—it’s…

by Bill Ibelle February 9, 2018

Flu shots for students still available amid harsh influenza season

In January, UHCS administered a nearly four-fold increase in flu shots to students compared to the same month in 2017. Find out where students can…

by Greg St. Martin February 8, 2018

Adversity inspires student-veteran to improve access to healthcare

Brian Walker served in the U.S. Navy for eight years. But after his honorable discharge, he grappled with transitioning back to civilian life, including losing…

by Greg St. Martin February 5, 2018