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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.

Vision scientist Dr. David Gamm to lead UW Eye Research Institute

June 29, 2012

Dr. David Gamm, whose lab is internationally known for deriving human retina cells and tissue-like structures from human stem cells, has been selected as director of the University of Wisconsin Eye Research Institute (ERI).

Social class discrimination contributes to poorer health

June 15, 2012

Discrimination felt by teenagers based on their social class background can contribute to physiologic changes associated with poorer health, according to a new study led by a University of Wisconsin–Madison researcher.

American Family Children’s Hospital moves up in U.S. News rankings

June 5, 2012

American Family Children’s Hospital has moved up substantially in this year’s U.S. News & World Report rankings of children’s hospitals.

Wisconsin team reveals way to treat drug-resistant brain tumor cells

June 4, 2012

New research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison explains why the incurable brain cancer, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), is highly resistant to current chemotherapies.

UW expands physician assistant program

June 1, 2012

To address the continuing shortage of primary health-care providers in northern Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is collaborating with UW-Marathon County to expand its physician assistant (PA) program to the Wausau campus.

Health care costs drop if adolescent substance abused use 12-step programs

May 31, 2012

The use of 12-step programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, by adolescents with a history of drug and alcohol abuse not only reduces the risk of relapse but also leads to lower health care costs, according to research by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Two UW–Madison researchers named Shaw Scientists

May 30, 2012

Two University of Wisconsin–Madison professors will receive 2012 Shaw Scientist Awards, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation announced today (Wednesday, May 30).

Breast stem cell research: Receptor teamwork required and a new pathway may be involved

May 30, 2012

Breast-cancer researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have found that two related receptors in a robust signaling pathway must work together as a team to maintain normal activity in mammary stem cells.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Symposium honors legacy of the late biomolecular chemist Paul Bertics

May 7, 2012

A May 11 symposium honors the life and legacy of Paul Bertics, a biomolecular chemist who died last December.

UW-Madison to offer dual law and public health degree

April 26, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will offer a dual degree, a combined juris doctor and master of public health, starting this fall.