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West Nile’s ‘super spreader:’ How about the American robin?

August 23, 2012

The 2012 outbreak of West Nile virus, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, promises to be the largest since the disease was first detected in the United States 13 years ago. Read More

New building drives changes at School of Nursing

August 16, 2012

The School of Nursing is always in the process of evolution, but bigger changes – including a new building – are driving a more comprehensive redesign of its curriculum. Read More

AhR Pharma and WARF sign exclusive license for cancer-fighting hormone

August 13, 2012

AhR Pharmaceuticals Inc. and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) have signed an exclusive license agreement for ITE, a natural hormone discovered by University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers with properties helpful in treating cancer, obesity and immune system disorders. Read More

High-tech silver dressings ward off infection in wounds

July 31, 2012

Applied onto the business end of artificial skin, nanofilms that release antibacterial silver over time can eradicate bacteria in full-thickness skin wounds in mice. Read More

Grants to improve health of Wisconsin communities announced

July 24, 2012

The Transform Wisconsin Coalition today announced that 30 communities around the state are being awarded Transform Wisconsin grants in an effort to create healthier places to live, work and play. Read More

Facebook use does not lead to depression, according to new study

July 9, 2012

A study of university students is the first evidence to refute the supposed link between depression and the amount of time spent on Facebook and other social-media sites. Read More

High-tech wound dressing fights infection in mouse trial

July 9, 2012

An ultra-thin layer of polymer impregnated with a surgical anti-bacterial aided healing by preventing infection in a mouse study performed at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Soaring temperatures raise risk of heat-related illness

July 2, 2012

With Madison-area temperatures expected to soar through the 90s on their way to close to 100 degrees this week, a UW Health emergency medicine physician says make sure you think about your health when you're enjoying the summer sun. Read More

Wisconsin residents are living longer, but not better

May 29, 2012

The good news is that we're living longer. The bad news? People in Wisconsin are reaching old age more overweight, less wealthy and still drinking too much alcohol. Read More

Clinical trial: More evidence that cancer drug treats macular degeneration

May 22, 2012

The second year of data from a nationwide, federally funded trial continues to show that the cancer drug Avastin (bevacizumab) is an effective and economical treatment for age-related macular degeneration. Read More

Sleep apnea associated with higher mortality from cancer

May 21, 2012

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), commonly known as sleep apnea, is associated with an increased risk of cancer mortality, according to a new study. Read More

Emergency department doctor cautions against ATV dangers

May 11, 2012

The American Family Children’s Hospital emergency medical staff says there has been a cluster of children who have been injured, or killed, during ATV use recently. Read More

Sleep apnea associated with higher mortality from cancer

May 9, 2012

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), commonly known as sleep apnea, is associated with an increased risk of cancer mortality, according to a new study. Read More

Wisconsin coalitions encouraged to apply for community transformation grants

May 1, 2012

The Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources today announced that communities across the state can apply for grants to create healthier places to live, work and play through the Transform Wisconsin Fund. The fund will competitively award community grants to more than 30 nonprofit organizations or local governments across the state. Read More

UW Health pediatric clinic featured in new documentary

April 28, 2012

To examine the impact and cost of obesity within the U.S., HBO and the Institute of Medicine, in association with the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control, created a four- part documentary series titled, “The Weight of the Nation.” Read More

UW-Madison launches campus-wide wellness initiative

April 12, 2012

UWell is a comprehensive new wellness initiative at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, aiming to advance the health and well being of the entire community by tapping resources already available but sometimes not widely used. Read More

Wellness expo to raise funds for eye research

April 10, 2012

On Saturday, April 14, there's no excuse for not working out. Read More

Bioethics symposium set for April 12

March 29, 2012

"Doctors, Politics and Conscience" will be held April 12 from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the Health Sciences Learning Center, Room 1306, at 750 Highland Ave. Four featured talks will be followed by a panel featuring practicing physicians. Read More