Category Health & Wellness
Global radiology partnerships provide critical medical support and shared learning
From Peru to Malaysia, radiology experts and programs from UW–Madison are helping under-resourced communities around the world. For the clinicians involved, the impact is mutual.
Researchers identify new target in the gut for reducing Alzheimer’s risk
Gut bacteria produce a common compound called imidazole propionate. Higher levels of it contribute to dementia-related changes in the brain, a study reveals.
UW researchers simplify production of promising targeted cancer therapies
A new technique for creating antibody-drug conjugates has already led to a startup company aimed at advancing the technology.
PharmTox program delivers exceptional outcomes
Whether they pursue pharmacy, medicine, research or industry, UW–Madison PharmTox graduates are prepared to succeed.
Pharmacy students tackle patient problems with business pitches
In the School of Pharmacy’s annual ShaRx Tank, five PharmD student-led teams bring entrepreneurial ideas from concept to competition in front of alumni judges
Predicting where wildfire smoke will go next
A collaboration between UW–Madison researchers and Argonne National Laboratory is advancing new methods to improve air quality forecasting— and provide earlier warnings to the public.
Milwaukee taps UW–Madison research to replace highest-risk lead pipes
The Area Deprivation Index, a free online tool, helps municipalities and organizations target their limited resources in addressing public health challenges.
Four Northwoods towns unite to rebuild EMS — and cut response times in half
With support from UW–Madison’s Wisconsin Office of Rural Health, Vilas County communities replaced a strained volunteer system with a 24/7 paramedic service.
The two Owens
The death of a six-year-old inspired a UW–Madison researcher to investigate a rare brain cancer.
What’s the tick forecast?
New research from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health tracks tick distribution and rising disease risk across Wisconsin.
UW survey offers first comprehensive look at student basic needs
Questions from the first comprehensive Basic Needs Survey addressed food security, housing stability, financial resources and more.
Center for Healthy Minds researchers use AI and 7.5M screenshots to understand suicide risk
Latest findings in first-of-its-kind study show nighttime smartphone behavior can be an indicator of suicidal thoughts.
New study challenges bleak picture of U.S. state gaps in longevity gains
Updated data finds that life expectancy trends may not be as extreme or regionally unequal as earlier estimates suggested.
New vaccine strategy could help extend immunity against evolving viruses
UW–Madison research identifies a way to program longer-lasting T cells, a potential step toward broader, more durable protection against infections like the flu and COVID-19.
Sweet Success: UW medical students celebrate Match Day
During the annual tradition, fourth-year medical students filed onstage at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health to announce where their residencies will take them next.
Indigenous-led research examines the health of restored manoomin in northern Wisconsin
Wild rice beds are returning to the St. Louis River Estuary thanks to restoration efforts. Ojibwe partners and UW researchers are now looking to determine whether contaminants affect the health of restored manoomin — and those who eat it.
From the lab to the NICU: UW researchers pioneer contactless health monitoring
The system could pave the way for safer, more comfortable patient care in settings ranging from neonatal units to in-home recovery.
How to win a Nobel Prize
Meet the UW–Madison faculty and alumni whose discoveries changed the world.
Microbes mutated in space hint at biomedical benefits to humans on Earth
Researchers are interested in studying effects on the gut microbiome and antibiotic-resistant infections.
The gift of gratitude
UW research scientist and meditation teacher Cortland Dahl explains what's so great about gratitude, no matter the time of year.