The Record

High, low levels of ‘good cholesterol’ may be problematic

Commonly touted as “good cholesterol,” both high and low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol may increase the risk of premature death, according to new research at the School of Medicine and Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System.

Olin announces new graduate degree track

Olin Business School has a new degree track: Wealth and Asset Management, to be offered as part of the Master of Finance.

WashU Expert: the EpiPen and price controls

Recent scandals involving high-priced generic drugs should prompt consideration of price controls for drug companies, said Rachel Sachs, a health-care industry expert at the School of Law.

Without plants, there is no life

Botanists have organized to try to stem the frightening loss of plant species across the globe. Hosted by Arts & Sciences’ Peter Wyse Jackson, they met in St. Louis to exchange stories from the botanical front lines.