How to manage mental health in wake of recent storms
Social connections and psychological first aid can help to alleviate post-disaster stressors, says an expert on mental health at the WashU School of Public Health.
Eating disorders a hidden crisis on college campuses
Researchers at Washington University led a study of nearly 30,000 students that shatters misconceptions about eating disorders, a common and misunderstood condition.
Overlooked cell type orchestrates brain rewiring
Researchers at WashU Medicine made a discovery about the human brain during states of vigilance. The team found that a brain chemical associated with alertness, attention and learning alters brain connectivity and function through the work of astrocytes, a type of cell often overlooked in neuroscience.
Dutcher elected to National Academy of Sciences
Susan K. Dutcher, a professor of genetics and of cell biology and physiology at WashU Medicine, was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of her distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
Drug to slow Alzheimer’s well tolerated outside of clinical trial setting
In a recent study, WashU Medicine researchers found adverse events were rare and manageable among patients with very mild or mild Alzheimer’s disease who received infusions of a next-generation Alzheimer’s medication.
New FARM grants support research for healthier food, planet
The Food and Agriculture Research Mission at the School of Public Health has launched the Cultivate Grants Fund to spark practical, scalable solutions to improve food systems and public health.
Deans lead international panel on business-public health connections
WashU School of Public Health Dean Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, and Olin Business School Dean Michael Mazzeo led a two-day dialogue bringing together dozens of experts in academic public health and business from around the world.
A faster route to eliminating parasitic infection endemic to Africa
A small clinical trial, led by researchers at WashU Medicine, has found that moxidectin, a new medicine for river blindness, also works for lymphatic filariasis, another tropical disease.
Most people say they want to know their risk for Alzheimer’s dementia, fewer follow through
A new study from WashU Medicine examines the choices healthy research volunteers make when given the opportunity to learn their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease dementia.
Understanding genetic factors behind a pediatric brain tumor
Researchers at WashU Medicine conducted a study to understand the genetic factors behind a pediatric brain tumor. Their findings could lead to new targeted therapies.
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