The Record
Monday, March 23, 2026
Top stories
Study explains how ketogenic diets prevent seizures
A new study by WashU Medicine researchers in mice sheds light on the brain’s response to a high-fat and very low-carb diet, which has long been known to help treat some people with epilepsy.
Report outlines steps to confront environmental racism in St. Louis
A new WashU Law report examining environmental racism in St. Louis offers updated data and a series of policy recommendations aimed at addressing longstanding disparities in health, housing and environmental conditions across the region.
Rural Missourians more likely to lack health insurance
A WashU Public Health analysis highlights how geography, employment and Medicaid changes shape health insurance access across Missouri communities.
Events
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MAR 23 |
‘What would the Constitution’s framers think about today’s Supreme Court?’4 p.m. Monday, March 23 |
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MAR 24 |
+AI Perspectives Week: AI ethics town hall10 a.m. Tuesday, March 24 |
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MAR 24 |
Perspectives in Public Leadership: a mayoral conversation5–6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 |
WashU in the News
Could a blood test predict if you’ll get Alzheimer’s?
the new york times
Which is better, the weight loss pill or injection?
Women’s health
Lúcia Lohmann sees MoBOT as a ‘window from St. Louis to the world’
St. Louis Magazine
Sheldon Concert Hall celebrates Miles Davis’ centennial birthday with ‘Unlimited Miles’
st. louis public radio
Campus and community news
A new adaptive model created at WashU, and revised in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, improves surgical predictions across evolving patient populations.
Thurtene to host 5K April 4
Thurtene Junior Honorary is hosting a community 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. April 4 on the WashU Danforth Campus. The run starts and finishes at Francis Olympic Field. Thurtene Carnival returns April 17-19.