Cancer survivors less likely to be physically active, study finds
Adults with a history of cancer are less likely to be physically active than those without a cancer history, finds a new study from Washington University in St. Louis.
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Galea publishes ‘Why Health?’ book
Sandro Galea, dean of WashU Bursky Public Health, has published a book exploring why individuals and societies pursue health, with an approach informed by the lessons of the COVID pandemic.
A hotter St. Louis needs infrastructure that beats the heat
St. Louis residents should urge city officials across the region to prioritize investments that make neighborhoods cooler, healthier and more connected, writes doctoral student Raul D. Gierbolini-Rivera.
‘Rural America beyond the caricature’
In the latest episode of the “Ideas Matter” podcast, WashU’s Sandro Galea leads a discussion about perceptions of rural America and the commonalities that transcend the country’s urban–rural divide.
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A scientist’s ‘a-ha moment’
Alex Quillin, PhD ’25, talks about the day she looked through the microscope and realized what she and her fellow students discovered.
Bookshelf
‘Michelangelo & Titian’
In his new book, “Michelangelo & Titian: A Tale of Rivalry & Genius,” WashU’s William Wallace explores a mutual admiration, and simmering competition, that unfolded over decades.