Planting and cultivating seeds through connection
In her work with local organizations to promote health and wellness in the St. Louis region, Diana Parra Perez sees the power of solidarity.
How does a person’s mobility affect cardiovascular health?
A clinical trial led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is aimed at defining how exercise affects cardiovascular health in people who use wheelchairs.
Gordon receives Nemmers Prize
Jeffrey I. Gordon, MD, of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has received the 2024 Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science from Northwestern University.
Gut bacteria of malnourished children benefit from key elements in therapeutic food
New research from the School of Medicine has identified key naturally occurring biochemical components of a novel therapeutic food that is aimed at repairing malnourished children’s underdeveloped gut microbiomes. The findings may help guide treatments for malnutrition.
Iannotti wins scientific excellence award
Lora Iannotti, a professor at the Brown School, has been named recipient of the 2022 Board for International Food and Agricultural Development Award for Scientific Excellence in a Feed the Future Innovation Lab.
Washington University partners on $3.8 million CDC grant
Washington University is partnering with the St. Louis Integrated Health Network on a five-year $3.8 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The funding aims to help improve health, prevent chronic diseases and reduce health disparities.
Antibiotic treatment in malnourished children improves gut microbiome development
A new study led by Gautam Dantas, at the School of Medicine, shows that the concerns of increasing antibiotic resistance have merit but that the long-term benefits may outweigh the short-term risks. The findings were published Oct. 19 in The Lancet Microbe.
Fiber from crustaceans, insects, mushrooms promotes digestion
Crustaceans, insects and mushrooms are rich sources of the dietary fiber chitin, which activates the immune system and benefits metabolism, according to a new study, in mice, led by researchers at the School of Medicine.
Achieving sustainable diets with nutrition equity
One of the planet’s greatest challenges is nourishing all of humanity while protecting the health of the planet itself. In a commentary published in the journal One Earth, Lora Iannotti, a professor at the Brown School, discusses how nutrition equity for vulnerable groups is vital in this effort.
In battling obesity and prediabetes, combining exercise with weight loss is key
Researchers at the School of Medicine have found that combining regular exercise with a 10% loss of body weight more than doubles sensitivity to insulin, offering important health benefits.
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