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Dairy herd performance tools available online
Dairy farmers have the opportunity to compare the health and production performance of their herd with other herds around the country as the result of a recent research project from the UW Dairy Science Department. Read More
Race to benefit Carbone Cancer Center set Aug. 4
Join us for a fast-paced run or a leisurely walk on the UW–Madison campus. Read More
Slideshow: The campus is abuzz with warm-weather learning
Think the UW campus slows down during the summer? Well, think again: The university is a mighty busy place well into August. Read More
UW Hospital and Clinics named top hospital in Wisconsin
In its first-ever ranking of hospitals by state, U.S. News & World Report magazine has named University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics the top hospital in Wisconsin - and among the nation's top 50 hospitals in seven medical specialties. Read More
Facebook use does not lead to depression, according to new study
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
Soaring temperatures raise risk of heat-related illness
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
Mission deliscious: A look at Babcock Hall ice cream
What makes Babcock ice cream so good to eat—and so good for science, students and industry? Read More
Moynihan wins national book award
Management expert Donald Moynihan has won an award from the American Political Science Association in recognition of the significant impact his 2008 book has had on public administration scholarship since its publication. Read More
Nominations being accepted for WAA’s Forward under 40 Awards through July 8
The Wisconsin Alumni Association is accepting nomination for the Forward under 40 Awards. Read More
Social class discrimination contributes to poorer health
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. Read More
UW Hospital and Clinics traffic advisory from June 14-29
From June 14 to 29, concrete replacement construction is taking place on the drive approaching the main entrance of UW Hospital and Clinics. Read More
American Family Children’s Hospital moves up in U.S. News rankings
American Family Children’s Hospital has moved up substantially in this year’s U.S. News & World Report rankings of children’s hospitals. Read More
Wisconsin team reveals way to treat drug-resistant brain tumor cells
New research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison explains why the incurable brain cancer, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), is highly resistant to current chemotherapies. Read More
UW expands physician assistant program
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. Read More
Health care costs drop if adolescent substance abused use 12-step programs
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. Read More