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Relax and Recharge for Finals
As the end of the fall semester approaches, which can be a stressful time, becoming overwhelmed can take a toll on your mental and physical health. There are some upcoming opportunities for the Health Sciences community to connect during this busy season and to take time to relax and recharge with fellow students, faculty and staff.
WVU in the News: Not all exercise is beneficial: The physical activity paradox explained
Tyler Quinn of the WVU School of Public Health contributes to reporting from Medscape Medical News on physical activity.
WVU in the News: New drugs offer hope for lowering obesity rates in West Virginia
Dr. Laura Davisson of the WVU School of Medicine contributes to reporting from WV News on obesity drugs.
WVU in the News: WVU School of Medicine doctor says new obesity drugs can help lower rates and improve health for West Virginians
Dr. Laura Davisson of the WVU School of Medicine contributes to reporting from MetroNews on obesity drugs.
WVU Nursing alum named best family nurse practitioner in the region
Christina Brash, a WVU School of Nursing alum, has recently been named Fayette County’s favorite physician by the Fayette Tribune’s annual Best of the Best edition.
WVU in the News: Movember and beyond: A stache of prostate cancer advancements in 2023
Dr. Ali Hajiran, assistant professor and chief of urologic oncology in the WVU School of Medicine, contributes to a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article about prostate cancer advancements.
WVU in the News: Magic pills are coming
The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is featured in an article from The Wall Street Journal about wearable ultrasound machines and other inventions that could reduce medical costs.
WVU in the News: Report outlines ‘pressing crisis’ for dental care access in West Virginia
Dr. Meghan Bastin, assistant professor at the WVU School of Dentistry, provides insights on a recent report about the state of dental care access in West Virginia.
Early WVU research shows ingestible “smart pill” may detect signs of overdose
In a potential breakthrough for those suffering with opioid use disorder (OUD), the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) announced a first-in-human study using an innovative smart pill technology to measure and monitor vital signs that can help identify early indications of an overdose.
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute researcher appointed to NFL committee
Hayden Giuliani Dewig, Ph.D., a research scientist at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) Concussion & Brain Injury Center, was recently appointed as an observer to the National Football League (NFL) Head, Neck and Spine Committee.