Your heart’s best friend: Dog ownership associated with better cardiovascular health
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Owning a pet may help maintain a healthy heart, especially if that pet is a dog, according
Read moreStudy suggests weight loss regardless of psychiatric medication use
A new Canadian study suggests that individuals who take anti-depressants and/or anti-psychotics and participate in a weight management program can
Read moreElite athletes have poor oral health despite brushing twice daily
Elite athletes have high rates of oral disease despite brushing their teeth more frequently than most people, finds a new
Read moreChild death rate linked to hospital preparedness for pediatric emergencies
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 23, 2019 – Critically ill children brought to hospital emergency departments that are ill-prepared to care for pediatric
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Chemistry in motion
Researchers produce first-ever videos of chemical synthesis at atomic resolution
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Big brains or big guts: Choose one
Alternate ecological strategies help birds survive unpredictable conditions
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Eight species of fungus cause corn root rot
As many as eight species of a common soil fungus can cause root rot in South Dakota cornfields. Identifying the pathogens will help researchers test seed treatments and breeders develop resistant varieties.
Read moreBIDMC Research & Health News Digest: August 2019
A monthly roundup of research briefs showcasing recent scientific advances led by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center faculty.
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Principles and Purpose: A Statement on Stakeholders
A group of prominent CEOs recently issued a statement encouraging business to create value for all stakeholders, not limited to investors. Ed Freeman and his colleagues have been working with Stakeholder Theory for decades. Here, Darden professors across disciplines offer examples of how businesses can (or already are) prioritizing stakeholders.
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PhRMA Foundation Annual Report Highlights $4 Million in Research Funding in 2018
The PhRMA Foundation has released its 2018 annual report, which highlights the work of its awards, grant programs, research projects and initiatives. The Foundation provided more than $4 million in 2018 to support 54 awards, grants and fellowships in pharmacology and toxicology, clinical pharmacology, health outcomes, informatics, pharmaceutics, translational medicine and therapeutics, and healthcare value assessment.
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Woman’s Christmas present: Surviving an internal decapitation
An Alabama woman suffered an internal decapitation when the ATV she was driving hit a barb wire fence. The story of her recovery is remarkable.
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