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Annual Rutgers Health Faculty Development Symposium – TOMORROW 6/19
Navigating Ethics in Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences: Principles and Tools for Contemporary Practice Presented by Rebecca Weintraub Brendel, MD, JD Harvard Medical School and Arthur R. Derse, MD, JD Medical College of Wisconsin Virtual June 19 11 am -1 pm...
Losing weight in middle age could reduce chronic diseases later, study shows.
All the work that goes into losing weight in middle age could set you up for a longer, healthier life later, according to a new study. A sustained weight loss of about 6.5% of body weight without medications or surgery in middle-aged people is linked to substantial...
Weill Cornell-Rutgers Health NeuroHIV Research Symposium II on July 8th
Join Us on July 8th for the Second NeuroHIV Symposium, from 9 am - 3 pm Presented by Dr. Tricia Burdo, Rutgers and Dr. Lishomwa Ndhlovu, Weill Cornell Discussion will include: – Understanding the intersection of HIV and the central nervous system – Developing...
Rutgers University research continues to put New Jersey on the map.
Research happening at Rutgers University is making impacts across the globe, from medical advancements to everyday innovations. As a Top 100 World Research University, Rutgers is home to over 300 research centers and institutes. On an annual basis, the university...
Are synthetic food dyes unsafe? Experts reveal what the research really shows.
The appeal of a brightly colored candy, the vibrant hue of your mouthwash, the pigment of your sports drinks — they’re all thanks to food dyes. These colorful additives don’t add any nutritional value to the foods, medications and drinks they’re in, but they’ve long...
How Much Should Doctors Dwell On Risks?
In 2003 Jonathan Gluck was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, essentially a bone marrow cancer. To confirm the diagnosis, his doctor ordered a full-body PET scan, considered one of the best tests for early detection of the disease. The day of the appointment, the...
NJACTS Community Engagement Core COVID-19 Resources
The situation around the current spread of COVID-19 is changing rapidly. We have compiled resource links for the general community highlighting local resources across New Jersey, ways to get involved, and mental and physical wellness. Visit our COVID-19 page for...
Lawsuits Could Choke Off the Candy‑Flavored Vape Pipeline.
Most convenience stores feature rows of colorful vapes promising tastes of cotton candy or iced mango, but none of them should be there. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized 34 electronic cigarette products. Four menthol vapes are the only flavored...