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Findings by a Saint Louis University researcher published in the New England Journal of Medicine bode well for hard-to-treat patients.

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In a broad-based review of studies focused on drugs that treat anxiety, a Saint Louis University doctor found no evidence supporting the use of so-called “natural” treatments in combating the effects of anxiety.

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A Saint Louis University researcher tackles the problem that occurs when the influenza vaccine doesn’t match the strain of the virus circulating in the community. He finds adding a second influenza B virus strain likely would improve the vaccine’s ability to prevent the flu.

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Through New Grant, SLU Scientists Focus on Equalizing Organ Distribution

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SLU Expert Offers Tips to Shape Up After Coldest Winter in 10 Years

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New Saint Louis University research found that beta blockers are underused in heart failure patients who receive an implantable cardiac device, suggesting a reliance on technology rather than conventional drug therapy.

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Anthony Scalzo, M.D., says “fake pot” can cause hallucinations, seizures.

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SLU sleep expert offers tips for worn-out workers.

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A common Chinese and Indian folk medicine inhibits the growth of breast cancer cells, Saint Louis University researchers find.

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Saint Louis University physician offers tips for differentiating and treating two common winter ailments.

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A Saint Louis University expert offers tips to train like elite athletes.

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Saint Louis University cardiologist offers 10 healthy, tasty tips for giving your kitchen and diet a heart-healthy makeover.

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Whether you’ve already made a New Year’s resolution, or want to make a healthy lifestyle change, Saint Louis University family physicians suggests five ways you can do to break the cycle of broken resolutions and improve your health once and for all.

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Joined by colleagues, a Saint Louis University obstetrician disputes guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy issued by the Institute of Medicine.

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A Saint Louis University expert offers tips to avoid winter exercise hazards.

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David Schneider, M.D., chair of family and community medicine at Saint Louis University, says the added stress of the holidays combined with increased alcohol consumption creates a perfect storm for domestic violence.

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In light of new survey data that suggests 30 percent of 14-24 year olds have sent or received sexually explicit text messages, Saint Louis University pediatrician Marilyn Maxwell, M.D., offers parents five tips for talking to children about appropriate and safe cellular phone and Internet use.

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Spice up your diet with powerhouse holiday foods, suggests a member of the Saint Louis University nutrition and dietetics faculty.

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New Saint Louis University research finds better prognosis for patients with type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease.

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A Saint Louis University family physician offers tips for avoiding H1N1 and other bugs this holiday season.

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Saint Louis University research could lead to better medicines for Alzheimer's disease.

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Researchers at Saint Louis University say further research is needed to determine if surgery is the best option for children with obstructive sleep apnea.

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Scientists at Saint Louis University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will use federal stimulus money to search for new solutions to chronic pain.

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Cellular phones have taken on many new roles in recent years. Now researchers at Saint Louis University and Old Dominion University say smartphones can be used to help elderly diabetics manage their health and learn more about their condition.

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Saint Louis University researchers in the department of family and community medicine have received an $880,000, three-year grant from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to develop and test a new program aimed at helping older children and young adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) successfully transition into adulthood.

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Veterans from around the country are sought for a DOD-funded brain mapping study.

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Saint Louis University's Center for Vaccine Development is on the forefront of research to protect people from H1N1 influenza, which could sicken as many as one in five Americans.

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New Saint Louis University research sheds light on what causes Alzheimer's disease and suggests a possible therapy.

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As an emergency room doctor and professor of pediatric emergency medicine at Saint Louis University for nearly 30 years, there is not much Tony Scalzo, M.D., hasn't seen. He says the six most common summer dangers for children include: ATVs; trampolines; bikes, inline skates and skateboards; drowning; car accidents; heat and dehydration.

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As the All-Star game approaches, Saint Louis University director of sports medicine, Scott Kaar, M.D. offers advice to ballplayers of every age to stay healthy.

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Researchers find a new option for hepatitis C patients who have not responded to previous treatment that may be effective even for those patients with factors that make their condition difficult to treat.

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Saint Louis University's Center for Vaccine Development is conducting NIH-funded research on the "standard" vaccine for tuberculosis, which strikes a third of the world's population.

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Researchers at Saint Louis University studied a topical cream as a potential treatment for a type of melanoma found on chronically sun-exposed skin.

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Building on its record investments in St. Louis education and economic development, Anheuser-Busch Foundation's gift will help fund Saint Louis University School of Law's $35 million expansion and continue the revival of the Midtown area.

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According to new Saint Louis University research, taking a DHEA supplement in conjunction with calcium and Vitamin D, could lower the risk of spine fracture by 30 to 50 percent in older women.

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A Saint Louis University researcher will present findings on the potential of a vaccine to protect against death and serious illness from influenza at an infectious diseases conference Monday.

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A nationally recognized expert on chronic rhinosinusitis, Raymond Slavin, M.D., professor of internal medicine and molecular biology and immunology, offers advice about a distinguishing between a cold, sinus infection and an allergy.

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Soap, vinegar and bleach go a long way in making a home sweet home, says a Saint Louis University germ expert.

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Saint Louis University researchers find that a protein in tick saliva shows promise as a potential treatment for the debilitating neuromuscular disorder myasthenia gravis.

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Recent study findings will allow doctors to give patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), specific weight loss goals that are likely to improve their health.

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Beware of unexplained and sudden weight loss, a Saint Louis University physician warns. It can signal a sickness.

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New research findings show doctors how to predict whether or not a patient with hepatitis C will respond to traditional therapy.

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Leading researcher available to share expertise on Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency.

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A Saint Louis University dietetics instructor answers this year's holiday question: What can I bring to your party?

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Returning servicemen and women at the end of their deployment may face challenges as they readjust to life with their families. "It's important that returning troops have realistic expectations when they come home," said Robert Marietta, M.D., an assistant professor of psychiatry at Saint Louis University and former Navy psychiatrist.

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In an NIH funded study, researchers found that low-dose peginterferon was not an effective form of treatment for advanced hepatitis C patients.

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As economic gloom permeates the lives of Americans, older adults face increasing anxiety and depression. George Grossberg, M.D., Saint Louis University psychiatrist, can offer advice to deal with economic worry.

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Saint Louis University researchers disarm the blood-brain barrier sentry that keeps a potential treatment for stroke and Alzheimer's disease from getting into the brain.

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Saint Louis University researchers examine the role of health care messages in patient attitudes.

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Rising costs at the grocery story will be especially painful for many families this Thanksgiving as they get ready for the biggest meal of the year. Saint Louis University nutrition and dietetics expert Jennifer Ebelhar McDaniel offers seven easy ways to save money, cut calories and reduce stress.