June 15, 2023
Fathers can make a huge difference in whether an infant is breastfed and placed to sleep safely, according to a recent survey of new fathers.
June 14, 2023
National data show need for more research into the diverse biological, behavioral, and social factors underlying differences in sex-based vulnerability to drug use.
Men died of overdose at 2-3 times greater a rate than women in the U.S. in 2020-2021
June 14, 2023
Newborns delivered by cesarean section who are swabbed with the vaginal fluid of their mothers after birth have beneficial bacteria restored to their skin surface and stools, according to a new study. In the first randomized study of its kind, a team of researchers found the process, known as vaginal seeding, definitively engrafted new strains of maternal bacteria in the babies' bodies.
Technique restores healthy bacterial balance in C-section babies
June 13, 2023
PhD student Evans Appiah Osei has seen firsthand the challenges women with cervical cancer face in his home country of Ghana, where palliative care and regular screening is uncommon.
Purdue News: NURSING PHD STUDENT ADVANCES RESEARCH IN PALLIATIVE CARE AND FINANCIAL DECISION-MAKING
June 12, 2023
When detected early, colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer. Yet a third of at-risk adults have not taken steps to ensure their cancer is caught before it can advance, according to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. Michael Preston, an assistant professor of pharmacy practice in Purdue University’s College of Pharmacy, seeks to understand the barriers that prevent individuals from seeking evidence-based interventions such as cancer screenings. He develops health initiatives that provide road maps for engaging communities that tend to be underrepresented, rural and under-resourced.
Purdue News: Michael Preston develops evidence-based interventions for under-resourced communities
June 7, 2023
A smartphone camera paired with an AI-driven algorithm can capture blood oxygen data faster and more efficiently than highly specialized equipment.
June 7, 2023
Lesbians, bisexual women and transgender men had a longer wait for diagnosis and a higher risk of recurrence.
Sex and Gender Minorities Face Disparities in Breast Cancer Care
June 7, 2023
Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during pregnancy was linked to slightly higher body mass indices and an increased risk of obesity in children, according to a new study.
Exposure to 'forever chemicals' during pregnancy linked to increased risk of obesity in kids
June 6, 2023
Three large, interdisciplinary research projects have been chosen as the first to receive Purdue University SPARK funding. SPARK (Supporting Partnering for Advanced Research Teamwork) is a recently launched strategic initiative within the Office of Research to support and empower Purdue-led research to achieve national prominence through the establishment of cutting-edge research centers. The program provides up to $100,000 in salary supplements and other support for development activities, such as project strategy and proposal development needed to secure federally funded awards in excess of $7 million.
Purdue News: Office of Research awards funds in new SPARK program
June 5, 2023
Having lost her father to cancer at the age of 3, by the time Adeola Fakolade, M.D., M.P.H, was 5 or 6, she already knew that she wanted to be a doctor when she grew up. After graduating from medical school in her native Nigeria, she came to the United States to complete her medical education and training. A few years ago, that work led her to Ashtabula Medical Center, a community hospital an hour northeast of Cleveland.
Can Cancer Prevention Be Better Integrated into Primary Care?
