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Saint Louis University researcher says findings run counter to conventional medical wisdom.

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Researchers have begun testing an investigational treatment for severe intermittent claudication. They hope that by injecting an engineered form of a human gene into a patient's legs they can help the patient's own body to create new blood vessels in the legs and increase circulation.

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Saint Louis University geriatrics study explores link between sleep quality and natural sunlight.

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A Saint Louis University online health ethics course examines the complex issues involved in determining appropriate care for Terri Schiavo, and for other patients who are in a persistent vegetative state.

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A health ethicist from Saint Louis University can puzzle out the ethical dilemnas posed by the Terri Schiavo case. Dr. Gerard Magill has extensively studied the case and has developed an online program to train medical professionals dealing with end of life issues.

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Driven by the Sept. 11 terror attacks and what they observed in Israel, two Saint Louis University nursing professors wrote a textbook on what nurses should do during a disaster.

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Bioterrorism jobs are plentiful, but academic options are not. So the country's first online master's degree in biosecurity will be offered by Saint Louis University School of Public Health starting this fall.

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A little-used surgical procedure offers a second chance to those too old for a heart transplant.

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Saint Louis University launches nationwide educational effort to teach nurses about their front-line role in case of a bioterrorism attack.

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A Saint Louis University community and family medicine doctor gives advice to help new patients develop a relationship with their doctor.

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Saint Louis University research finds the cheaper treatment and smaller settlements typically given to African-Americans and the poor for work-related back pain lead to greater dissatisfaction with the Workers' Compensation system, which in turn creates more long-term disability and costs.

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Poor diet and lack of exercise are not the only reason for middle-age spread, Saint Louis University research finds. Genetics can make losing weight an uphill battle of the bulge.

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Research results from a multi-center study shed light on a unique health threat to the immuno-compromised. A Saint Louis University researcher spearheaded the collaborative effort.

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For many allergy sufferers, winter is the worst season, says a professor of allergy and immunology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

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As the threat of bioterrorism looms, doctors need training to prepare them to balance hysteria and suspicion so they catch problems early, Saint Louis University experts write.

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New research from Saint Louis University finds pro-tobacco contributions speak louder to Democrats, but Republicans get more money.

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Rural voters handed George Bush his presidential victory, according to a statistical analysis by a Saint Louis University health economist. He argues the health care in rural America now must top Bush's priorities.

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New Saint Louis University research shows African-Americans and the poor fare worse when it comes to getting treated and compensated for work-related back pain.

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A Saint Louis University professor, one of the foremost experts on pain and the law, is available to talk about a case involving the medical use of marijuana heard Monday by the Supreme Court.

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A Saint Louis University interventional radiologist can explain the minimally invasive procedure used to treat common non-cancerous tumors.

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The concept is simple: to halt deterioration of the heart muscle, wrap it in a mesh-like net to prevent further enlargement in patients with heart failure. It's like a jacket for the heart.

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Families who go out for meals are less likely to eat fruits and vegetables, according to Saint Louis University research.

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Saint Louis University School of Public Health researchers find a link between involvement in church and eating the most nourishing fruits and vegetables.

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If you still are troubled by the outcome of the presidential election, you are not alone. Get over it? While it's easier said than done, a Saint Louis University psychiatrist offers tips to help you cope.

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In light of this fall's serious flu vaccine shortage, a new study by Saint Louis University points to a way to give people less vaccine so that more people can be vaccinated.

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A Saint Louis University psychiatrist offers tips to survive -- and even enjoy -- the holidays.

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A Saint Louis University psychologist and the father of 10 knows first hand what it's like when a freshman comes back to the nest for a holiday break, and shares what's worked for him.

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How can you avoid catching a cold during the holidays? A Saint Louis University community and family medicine physician has five tips that work.

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Change traditions and substitute a Mid Year's resolution for the usual Jan. 1 promise, a Saint Louis University psychiatrist suggests.

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A $5.8 million grant to Saint Louis University School of Public Health funds research into fighting chronic diseases.

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Researchers at Saint Louis University and other institutions have found that atropine eye drops administered two days a week are as effective at treating amblyopia, or "lazy eye," as daily drops or an eye patch.

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Researchers found that combining the drug Pegasys® with ribavirin resulted in a greater reduction in hepatitis C viral levels than patients treated with Peg-Intron® and an equal dose of ribavirin.

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A shortage of the flu vaccination should make you think twice about going to school or work when you're under the weather this winter.

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A Saint Louis University pediatrician discusses what happens when the end of day-light saving time collides with Halloween.

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Saint Louis Unviersity research presented at an October meeting of the American Neurological Association could change the way patients are treated.

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A Saint Louis University professor and member of IOM task force that studied childhood obesity urges "˜immediate action' to end epidemic.

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A Saint Louis University health economist can analyze what the presidential candidates say about health care during Wednesday's debate on domestic issues.

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A dietitian can discuss recent findings in The Lancet that show vitamin supplements don't prevent digestive cancers.

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Preliminary research from Saint Louis University shows that testosterone may speed recovery from a stroke.

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Findings by a Saint Louis University researcher help us understand more about how neurons communicate.

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A Saint Louis University professor of epidemiology will urge a Congressional committee on Tuesday to take immediate action to stem the rising pediatric obesity epidemic.

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Fall is the time to get flu shots, a pediatrician from Saint Louis University School of Medicine suggests.

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Saint Louis University uses technology to reach out to working nurses who want doctoral degrees, creating more nurses who are qualified to teach.

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Saint Louis University examines how to protect our frail elders in case of a natural disaster or terror attack.

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A general pediatrician from Saint Louis University School of Medicine is available to discuss recent findings linking sex on television to sex among teens.

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A Saint Louis University health economist is available on Thursday to discuss the upcoming U.S. Census Bureau findings on how many Americans lack health insurance.

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Findings by the scientist who discovered Sly Syndrome point to a promising new direction for research into treating the disease and similar, more common disorders.

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Researchers are studying what features in a city's design encourage us to be physically active.

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A pediatrician who specializes in sports medicine tells what to look for in a pre-competition physical.

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A child obesity expert calls for an increase in the number of high quality weight loss programs for obese adolescents so bariatric surgery can become the last available treatment option.