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Updated Report Outlines Steps to Confront Environmental Racism in St. Louis

A new WashU report examining environmental racism in St. Louis offers updated data and a series of recommendations aimed at addressing longstanding disparities in health, housing and environmental conditions across the region.

March 13, 2026

March 20 2026

• Skin's Immune Response Could Be Key to Fighting Dengue, Study Suggests
• New Regimen Protects Against Cancer Relapse, Graft-Versus-Host Disease After Donor Stem Cell Transplant
• Safeguarding Older Adults: Rethinking Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness
• Yale School of Medicine Faculty To Present New Cardiovascular Research at National Cardiology Conference
• How One Principal's Tragedy Sparked a School-wide Transformation
• After-Hours Electronic Health Record Use Associated with Resident Burnout
• Yale Study: Listening to a Consonant Chord Progression During Live Face-to-Face Gaze Enhances Neural Activity in Social Systems
• Up to 155,000 COVID Deaths May Not Have Been Counted, Study Finds
• FDA Drops Plan To Ban Tanning Beds for Minors Nationwide
• Survey Shows More People Struggling To Afford ACA Insurance
• Heart Benefits From GLP-1 Drugs Fade After Stopping, Study Finds
• Researchers Identify Hormone Behind Obesity-Induced Pancreatic Cancer
• High Blood Pressure Deaths Quadruple Among Young Women, Study Finds
• Meningitis Vaccine Doesn't Protect Gay, Bisexual Men From Gonorrhea, Clinical Trial Concludes
• 'Early Bird' Exercisers Get The Most Health Benefits, Study Finds
• Social Media Poses Risks to Children's Mental Health, Review Concludes
• Some Patients With ADHD and Addiction History Missing Out
• Does Closing Your Eyes Help You Hear Better?
• SHP Protein Found to Protect Cartilage, Offering New Hope for Osteoarthritis Treatment
• National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Why Screening Saves Lives
• System Controls Can Prevent Dangerous Blood Thinner Errors After Epidural Procedures
• Children's Hospital Los Angeles Research Faculty Spotlight: Francesco Boato, PhD
• Genes Tied to Impulse Control Play a Major Role in Addiction Risk
• Cutting Air Pollution May Unexpectedly Reshape Ocean Fertility and Climate Feedbacks
• Erhai Lake Basin Identified as a Major Atmospheric Nitrogen Exporter in Southwest China
• Mutant Gene Behind Aggressive Adult Leukemia Offers New Clues for Treatment

March 19 2026

• Teen Crash Survivor on the Road to Recovery
• Urban Living May Shield Against Stroke
• Sandhills Calving System Continues to Protect Calf Health, Ranch Profitability
• Nine Husker Students Win Creative Nebraska Awards
• How an Imbalanced Gut Microbiome Worsens Chronic Kidney Disease
• What to Know About Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD)
• Mayo Clinic Study Demonstrates Safety, Feasibility of Delivering Chemotherapy at Home
• Largest Study of Its Kind Tests Hydration Strategy for Kidney Stones
• Medicare Patients' Out-of-Pocket Costs for Insulin Decrease Under Mandated Caps
• Tool May Identify More Patients Who Could Benefit From Parathyroid Surgery
• Researchers Find Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Infertility in U.S. Women
• Scientists "Turbocharge" Immune Cells to Attack Prostate Cancer
• Gut Microbiome May Take Years to Recover From Antibiotic Use
• The Math Behind Eczema Flare-Ups May Finally Add Up
• Digital Early Warning Systems Essential as Old Diseases Like Cholera Resurge in Global Crisis Zones
• Python Blood Could Hold the Secret to Healthier Weight Loss
• Both Types Of Diabetes Increase Dementia Risk
• Aldi Recalls Spinach Bites Over Possible Contamination
• Pesticide Exposure Before Pregnancy Might Risk Newborn Health
• Premature Menopause Increases Heart Disease Risk
• Drug Smoking Linked To Surge In Severe Burn Cases
• U.S. Teen Obesity Hits Record Highs While Efforts to Slim Down Drop
• Thymus Gland Health May Be Key to Long Life and Fighting Cancer
• Blood Banks Face O-Negative Shortages; Anesthesiologists Call for Donations, Changes in Emergency Infusion Practices to Protect Supply
• Caregiving Without a Net: Poll Shows Who Needs Help Most

March 18 2026

• Surgery Plays a Central Role in Treatment for Colorectal Cancer - and Is Usually the First Step
• UT MD Anderson Shares Latest Research Breakthroughs
• Mount Sinai Study Identifies Inflammatory Immune Pathway Driving Immunotherapy Resistance in Bladder Cancer
• New study shows Honor's HEROES program at UTHealth Houston may significantly improve quality of life
• A Parent's Guide to Teething: Teething Timeline, Symptoms, and Relief Strategies
• Cancer Research at a Crossroads: Experts Warn Against Funding Cuts and Misinformation
• Vanderbilt Center for Cognitive Medicine Enrolls First Down Syndrome Participant for Alzheimer's Disease Study
• Could 3D-Printed Livers Make Transplant Waitlists a Thing of the Past?
• Type 1 Diabetes Associated with Higher Risk of Dementia
• American Society of Nephrology Offers New Kidney Health Guidance on Conservative Management in People with Kidney Failure
• Study Finds Little Proof Cannabis Helps Most Mental Health Conditions
• Stopping GLP-1 Drugs Can Quickly Erase Cardiovascular Benefits
• Meningitis Outbreak Tied to Students Leaves 2 Dead and 11 Sick in England
• Women More Likely To Survive Cancer Than Men — At A Cost
• The Medical Minute: Is Dr. ChatGPT doing more harm than good?
• Belly Fat Linked To Heart Failure Risk
• Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Heart Attack, Stroke, Cardiac Arrest
• The Sunshine Vitamin and COVID: New Study Finds Mixed Results for Recovery
• Study Shows Breath Test Can Confirm Bacterial Infection
• White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Diagnosed With Early Breast Cancer
• Too Much Smartphone Use Linked to Disordered Eating in Teens
• Shingles Vaccine Protects Heart Failure Patients From Heart Attack, Stroke
• E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Raw Cheddar Cheese Sickens 7 People
• Prototype Breath Tests Spot Bacterial Infections in Minutes
• Snail-Derived Compound Could Be a Safer Anticoagulant Compared to Heparins
• Nasal Swab Test Spots Early Alzheimer's Signals

March 17 2026

• Want to Handle Stress Better? Start with Breakfast, Sleep, and Exercise
• How Tutus and Boxing Gloves Are Bringing Therapy to Life
• Experimental Hookworm Vaccine Shows Promising Protection in Phase 2 Human Trial
• ACSM Unveils Landmark 2026 Resistance Training Guidelines -- First Update in 17 Years
• OrthoInfo.org Provides Trusted Resources to Help Patients Prevent Injuries and Protect Bone and Joint Health
• UCLA Health to Host First Brain Health Summit, Bringing Together National Experts to Address a Growing Public Health Crisis
• UTSW Research: Dementia Risk, Depression, and More
• The Penicillin of Pressure Injuries: Researchers Develop New Sensor System to Prevent a Common Hospital Complication
• Norovirus Sickens Close to 200 People on Caribbean Cruise
• Federal Judge Pauses Kennedy's Changes to Childhood Vaccine Schedule
• Listening to Music for 24 Minutes May Ease Anxiety, Study Finds
• Cream Cheese Recall Upgraded Over Listeria Risk, FDA Says
• Closing Your Eyes Might Not Help You Hear Better After All
• New Computational Biology Tool Automates and Standardizes Genome Sequencing Analysis
• Penn Medicine Awards Over $54,000 to Boost Hands-on Science, Early Reading, and Volunteer Projects
• Math Can Tell You How to Manage Your Eczema
• Thoughts Don't Kill People, but Study Suggests Options for Keeping Guns From Doing So
• New Moms Need Weeks Of Monitoring To Catch Post-Pregnancy Complications, Study Argues
• VR Effective In Educating Patients About Upcoming Procedures
• Prebiotic Eases Arthritis Pain, Trial Finds
• Drug Protects Against Chemo-Caused Bleeding, Trial Shows
• Cholesterol Needs Lifelong Management, New Heart Guidelines Say
• Insurance Red Tape Delays Crucial Heart Failure Drug Prescriptions, Study Finds
• Researchers Develop Promising New Therapy for Most Common Form of Bone Cancer in Children and Young Adults
• PFAS Exposure May Weaken Teens' Bones
• Cannabis Use Disorder Among Young People Linked to Diagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders
• Mount Sinai Collaborates With Midstream Health to Use AI-Powered Financial Intelligence to Identify Cost-Saving Opportunities
• Sunlight-Driven "Schottky" Catalyst Quickly Removes Fulvic Acid--a Tough Drinking-Water Pollutant Precursor
• Experts at the New Jersey Poison Control Center Urge Families to Prevent the Preventable
• Phase 3 Study: New Therapy Keeps Gastrointestinal Cancer Care on Course When Low Platelets Are an Obstacle
• Study Identifies Gene Expression Program Linked to Neurotransmission in the Living Human Brain
• Updated Cholesterol Guideline Shifts Focus to Earlier Prevention
• Universal, Ready-to-Use Immunotherapy Detects and Destroys Endometrial Cancer

March 16 2026

• Think Outside the Voice Box: Protect Your Voice During March Madness
• American Academy of Dermatology Association Statement on FDA withdrawing Proposed Sunlamp Regulation
• Meet Johns Hopkins Children's Center's First Facility Dogs
• A New Way to Close the Pediatric Mental Health Gap
• Expert Advice for Women with Thinning Hair; Time Is of the Essence
• Nearly 30 Million Americans Bought Guns After the Pandemic, with 11 Million Becoming First-Time Gun Owners
• New Hypertension Guideline Does Not Recommend Routine Treatment for All Adults Over 65
• Officials Examine Deaths After Plasma Donations in Winnipeg
• New Flu Strain Weakened This Year’s Vaccine Protection, CDC Says
• New EPA Rule Could Loosen Limits on Medical Device Sterilization Gas Emissions
• Food Stamp Users Fight Restrictions on Soda and Sweets
• Computational Model Measures Key Aging Metric From Routine Biopsies
• Mayo Clinic Researchers Use Milk-Derived Nanoparticles to Target Aggressive Bile Duct Cancer
• Loneliness, Social Isolation Impact Brain Health Among Women Entering Menopause
• Poor Hearing Makes It Harder For Blind Folks To Navigate
• Other People's Opinions Can Shape How You Feel About Pain, Mental Challenges
• Exercise Promotes Release Of Brain-Boosting Protein, Study Shows
• One-Third Of U.S. Parents Worried Their Young Driver Could Cause A Car Crash
• Medical Debt Forces Many to Skip Essential Health Care
• FAU Researchers Find Concerning Rise in U.S. Teen Obesity Over a Decade
• The Cost of Survival: Women More Likely to Survive Cancer but Suffer More Severe Side Effects
• A New Season: Savy King Returns to the Pitch
• National Poll: 1 in 3 Parents Fear Their Teen or Young Adult Could Cause a Crash

March 15 2026

• Why You And Your Pooch Share Similar Reactions to Life

March 14 2026

• How to Gauge Your Personal Risk For a Hernia

March 13 2026

• A New RNA Therapy Could Help the Heart Repair Itself
• Building a Reference Manual for How Cells Connect with Each Other
• Updated Report Outlines Steps to Confront Environmental Racism in St. Louis
• Landmark Research Expands Understanding of How Evolution and Natural Selection Work
• Rewriting Cancer Immunotherapy: Why CD4+ T Cells Matter More Than We Thought
• Bad News for Multitaskers: Your Brain Can’t Really Do It
• Study Finds 'Forever Chemicals' on California Fruits and Vegetables
• About 3,000 Wayfair Dressers Recalled Over Child Tip-Over Risk
• Microsoft Unveils AI Health Tool That Can Read Medical Records
• Fertility Treatments Aren't Linked To Added Cancer Risk For Women, Study Concludes
• Ultra-Processed Foods Bad For Bone Health, Researchers Say
• Younger Stroke Survivors Face Unique Mental Health Hurdles
• AI-Generated Meal Plans For Dieting Teens Could Be Harmful, Study Warns
• There's One Simple Way Cancer Patients Can Ward Off 'Chemo Brain,' Study Finds
• Experts Weigh in on Digital Health Wearables for Neurological Health
• FDA-Approved Cancer Drug Fedratinib Reshapes How Cell Organelles Communicate, Providing New Therapeutic Avenues

March 12 2026

• Black Men in White Coats Inspire Students
• From Pandemic Radars to Analog Living: JMIR Publications Explores the Frontiers of AI Safety and Digital Wellness
• Dual Targeting Approach Improves Immunotherapy Response in Glioblastoma
• Picture This: Photographing Food Available in the Local Community Led to Parents Asking Why There is so Much Ultra-Processed and Fast Food
• First-of-Its-Kind Analysis Reveals the Structural Variant Landscape Driving Pediatric Cancer Development
• Heat Boosts Antibiotics' Effectiveness Against Prosthetic Infections
• Study: Not All AI is Built to Diagnose
• This Epigenetic Switch Could Be Targeted by New Cancer Therapies
• Cell Death's 'Beautiful' Rings: U-M Discovery Has Implications for Biological Resilience and Immunity
• AI in Medicine Symposium to Accelerate Responsible Use and Innovation
• What Happens When Patients Stop Taking GLP-1 Drugs? New Cleveland Clinic Study Reveals Real World Insights
• Landmark Study Finds Limited Survival Benefit from Routine Hormone Therapy with Postoperative Radiation for Prostate Cancer
• Children's Hospital Los Angeles Research Staff Spotlight: Garima Chauhan
• Huntsman Mental Health Institute Contributes to New Framework Ensuring Ethical and Fair Use of AI in Health Care
• New sculpture on U-M medical campus creates lasting COVID-19 tribute
• Sylvester Cancer Tip Sheet for March 2026
• LLNL-led Study Uses Machine Learning, Veterans' Health Records to Identify ALS Drug-Repurposing Candidate
• The Critical Window After an Overdose
• Pioneering Approach Aims to Improve Family Health and Wealth Across Generations
• New Strategy Intercepts Pancreatic Cancer by Eliminating Microscopic Lesions Before They Become Cancer
• Pediatric Allergy Specialist: Feed Babies Allergenic Foods Earlier, Not Later
• Doctors Warn Patients to Research Cosmetic Surgery Providers Before Getting Work Done
• FDA Warns Novo Nordisk Broke Safety Reporting Rules
• Study Suggests Epilepsy Drug May Help Treat Sleep Apnea
• Personalized Support Program Improves Smoking Cessation for Cervical Cancer Survivors
• OpenEvidence Achieves Historic Milestone: 1 Million Clinical Consultations between Verified Doctors and an Artificial Intelligence System in a Single Day
• Family Tragedy Spurs UWM Alum in Work to Save Lives with AI
• Expert Endocrine Surgeon Uses Minimally Invasive Techniques to Treat Hormone Disorders
• Millions Of Americans Making Financial Sacrifices To Afford Health Care, Survey Finds
• More Concussions Linked To Worse Brain Health Among Recent College Grads
• Switching GLP-1 Medications Is Common, Can Help People Stick With Weight-Loss Treatment
• New Peer-Reviewed Research Shows Comprehensive Care Model Drives Superior GLP-1 Outcomes
• Electrodes Partially Restore Movement, Sensation In Spinal Cord Patients
• Years of Specialized Support Essential with Rare Heart Defects
• Genetic Test May Predict Leukemia Relapse Risk
• Father's Tobacco Use May Raise Children's Diabetes Risk
• Structured Exercise Programs May Help Combat "Chemo Brain" According to New Study in JNCCN
• Taiwanese Researchers Develop Gentle Afterglow Plasma Device to Improve Healing of Chronic Wounds

March 11 2026

• Clinical Trial to Test Implant for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Men
• LLNL-Led Study Uses Machine Learning, Veterans' Health Records to Identify ALS Drug Repurposing Candidates
• Is Vaping More Harmful Than Smoking Cigarettes? More People Incorrectly Think So
• New Data Signals High Demand in Aesthetic Surgery in Southern, Rural U.S. Despite Access Issues
• Breathe Better, Longer: New Clues to Shortness of Breath in Older Adults
• New Program in Stress, Adversity, and Trauma Launched at Yale Child Study Center
• Declines In Cervical Cancer Incidence In U.S. Varied Substantially By State, Aligning With HPV Vaccination Rates, New ACS Study Finds
• AAN Issues Guidance on the Use of Wearable Devices
• In Former College Athletes, More Concussions Associated with Worse Brain Health
• Study Links State Taxes to COVID Lockdown Decisions
• Johns Hopkins Scientists Engineer Nanoparticles Able to Seek and Destroy Diseased Immune Cells
• FDA May Allow Some Flavored Vapes Aimed at Adults
• FDA Approves Drug for Rare Brain Disorder, Not Autism
• Dark Sweet Cherries May Help Slow Aggressive Breast Cancer, Mouse Study Suggests
• Adults with Concurrent Hearing and Vision Loss Report Barriers and Challenges in Navigating Complex, Everyday Environments
• Medical Debt Associated with Deferring Dental, Medical, and Mental Health Care
• Breast Cancer Stage at Diagnosis Differs Sharply Across Rural US Regions
• ADHD, Social Confidence, and Risk of Alcohol Problems
• Aligning Genomic Data and Real-World Clinical Health Records Identifies Medications That Could Potentially Be Repurposed for Treating Alcohol Use Disorder
• Machine Learning Models Analyze a Mass of Complex Data to Pick Out Key Predictors of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Cannabis
• 16-Year Study Finds Major Health Burden in Single-Ventricle Heart
• Multilingualism Might Not Aid Brain Aging, Researcher Argues
• Preclinical Canine Osteosarcoma Results: Histotripsy Preserves Bone Integrity
• Repealing Motorcycle Helmet Laws Leads to More Severe Crashes, Millions in Added Treatment Costs
• Early Clinical Results: Sonodynamic Therapy is Safe and Well-Tolerated in High-Grade Gliomas
• Physical Therapy Costs Vary Widely In U.S., Study Finds
• Lowering Parents' Stress Can Reduce Risk Of Childhood Obesity
• Cell Death in Photoreceptor Cells Is Reversible, Study Finds
• Why Childhood Cavities May Predict Adult Heart Disease
• 15-Year Study Shows Sharp Rise in Depression Among U.S. College Students
• Human Moral Agency Irreplaceable in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
• Telehealth Visits May Help Breast Cancer Patients Stay on Treatment
• 6 Qualities to Look for in a Pediatric Eating Disorders Program
• Corpses Leave Clues Behind in the Soil Long After They're Gone

March 10 2026

• Low Testosterone Levels May Be Associated with Increased Risk of Prostate Cancer Progression During Surveillance
• Maternal Health Investments in New Jersey Show Progress, but Barriers Persist
• Exploring How Everyday Foods Could Hide Fungal Risks for Mothers and Children
• Gut Bacteria Drive Process That Protects Colon Tissue
• New Tool Reveals How T Cell Responses Evolve Across Organs
• Mammograms May Also Reveal Hidden Heart Disease Risk, Study Finds
• Going Abroad? CDC Warns Travelers About Polio Risk in Several Countries
• Raw Oysters and Clams Recalled After Norovirus-Like Illness Outbreak in Washington
• Chile Becomes First Country in the Americas To Eliminate Leprosy
• Blood Test Predicts Dementia in Women as Many as 25 Years Before Symptoms Begin
• Re-Examining Women's History: Health-Insurer Payment Changes Had Larger Impact on Female Sterilization Rates Than Landmark Civil Rights Case
• This Tiny Cellular Portal Could Open Vast Possibilities for Medicine
• New Guidance Focused on Genetic Testing for Malignant Hyperthermia, a Potentially Fatal Anesthesia Reaction
• Students Spend A Third Of Their School Day On Their Smartphone, Study Says
• Daily Multivitamins Slow Aging, Clinical Trial Finds
• Trump Caused Immediate Decrease in Acetaminophen Rx's For Pregnant Women, Study Finds
• Stress of Pregnancy Complications Might Impact Future Heart Health, Study Says
• Approved IV Drug Reduces Lupus Symptoms, Clinical Trial Finds
• Nearly Half of U.S. Kids Lack Adequate Sleep, Survey Shows
• Children's Hospital Los Angeles Expands to 12 FDA-Approved Cell and Gene Therapies
• New ACG Clinical Guideline on Hepatic Encephalopathy in the March Issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology

March 9 2026

• USAMRIID Collective Study Demonstrates Potential Broad-Spectrum Anti-Alphavirus Therapeutics
• Hidden Blood Mutations May Be Driving Severe IBD -- IU Team Uncovers New Treatment Target
• Lancet Health study: Climate Change Could Add Billions of Anxiety and Depression Days in the U.S.
• New Study Offers Strong Evidence of Elevated Heart Failure Risk in Adults with Prediabetes, Hypertension and Subclinical Heart Injury or Stress
• Leading Public Health Experts Urge Federal Court to Block HHS Policy Restricting Immigrants' Access to Essential Health Programs
• Index Provides Flu Risk for Each State
• RSV: Everything You Need to Know
• Why 'Being Squeezed' Helps Breast Cancer Cells to Thrive
• Dark Sweet Cherries Against Breast Cancer
• Lymphoma Study Shows Increased Malaria Risk with Rituximab Treatment
• Innovative Network Mapping Combined with Community Driven Initiatives Strengthen HIV Prevention and Care in the Carolinas
• UNC Vietnam Publishes Landmark Findings: A Tailored Implementation Approach Improves HIV Intervention for People Who Inject Drugs in Vietnam
• Study Shows Clear Link Between Alcohol Use and Poor HIV Outcomes After Prison Release
• New ACP Papers Say Health Care Must Be More Accessible and Inclusive for Patients and Physicians with Disabilities
• JMIR News and Perspectives: Combating Misinformation, Burnout, and Environmental Hazards
• 'Fibermaxxing' Trend Encourages People To Eat More Fiber
• That Stressful Person in Your Life Might Be Aging You Faster, Study Finds
• FDA Vaccine Chief Dr. Vinay Prasad Exiting Role
• Infant Bath Seats Sold on Amazon Recalled Due to Tipping Hazard
• Many Seniors Gain Physical, Mental Fitness As They Age, Study Finds
• Common Drug Class Shows Links to Heart Risk — Are You Taking One?
• Weighted Vests Help Keep Bones Strong — But Only If Seniors Stay Active
• New Houston Methodist Study Shows How AI Can Assist Clinicians in Identifying High-Risk Patients with Bloodstream Infection and Offer Better Chance of Survival
• Illicit Drugs Raise Stroke Risk, Even for Younger Adults
• Small Drop In Measles Vaccinations Tied to Big Jump In Cases
• UV Air Filters Cut Airborne Asthma Triggers, Study Finds
• A Radical Solution: Persistent Phenoxyl Chemistry Accelerates Antibiotic Degradation
• Study Finds Link Between COVID Response, State Tax Policies
• Recent Pandemic Viruses Jumped to Humans Without Prior Adaptation, UC San Diego Study Finds
• A Molecular 'Self-Destruct Button' Found in Brain Tumors
• Many Patients Want to Talk About Their Faith. Neurologists Often Don't Know How
• Taiwan Researchers Develop Fluorescent Imaging That Could Make Tumor-Guided Surgery Easier to Adopt
• UNC Researchers Call for Health Data to Be Governed as a Public Utility
• Bright Idea: Drug Infusion Lights Up Small Lung Cancer Tumors to Guide Complex Surgery
• Less Trippy, More Therapeutic 'Magic Mushrooms'
• Research Tip Sheet: Immunity, Cancer Wasting, Eye Disease
• Rutgers Develops New Tool For Examining Cancer Genomic Data That Could Improve Treatment
• Human Intestinal Cell Model Enables Precise Detection of Drug-Induced Barrier Damage

March 8 2026

• Most Americans Say They Don’t Trust Driverless Cars — Here’s Why

March 7 2026

• Can The Critters in Your Mouth Cause or Cure Disease?