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Tending to soil biology is reaping benefits for crops

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Businesses are embracing data and technology now more than ever. It is no longer a bonus to be “tech savvy”, but rather it is essential for anyone trying to lead an organization into the fourth industrial revolution.

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What is one way to harness the power of diversity and dispel myths and stereotypes in the workplace? To help you dispel myths and stereotypes in the workplace, we asked CEOs and business leaders this question for their best insights.

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Students and faculty members discover some of the possibilities for the future of education through the University of Miami’s first course conducted in virtual reality.

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Substances that protect plants can interfere with human and animal nutrient absorption, a problem if your diet isn’t diverse

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Hospital at home programs, and remote patient monitoring from home, hold promise for discharging patients earlier or keeping them out of the emergency room or hospital. But policy decisions will affect their future.

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Word of an extraordinarily inexpensive material, lightweight enough to protect satellites against debris in the cold of outer space, cohesive enough to strengthen the walls of pressurized vessels experiencing average conditions on Earth and yet heat-resistant enough at 1,500 degrees Celsius or 2,732 degrees Fahrenheit to shield instruments against flying debris, raises the question: what single material could do all this?

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Farming practices reducing nitrate load in Mississippi River Basin

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Children's Hospital Los Angeles answers 10 FAQs to help you safeguard your kid’s eyesight, and to know when it’s time to get it checked. From allergies to nearsightedness, to the daily staring at digital screens, the hazards facing kids’ eyes give parents a lot to worry about. Angeline Nguyen, MD, a pediatric ophthalmologist in The Vision Center at CHLA, breaks down the concerns you may have about your child’s vision, including the reason behind increased nearsightedness in kids, whether too much screen time can harm their eyes, and whether your child can outgrow the need for glasses.

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Hop give your beer rich flavor profiles

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A firearm injury researcher and emergency physician provides information on firearm injuries, deaths, risk factors and attitudes among adults over 50, and gives tips for individuals and families to reduce risk of suicide and other firearm-related harm.

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Parkinson's Disease Awareness month is dedicated to raising awareness and support for patients suffering from this progressive brain disorder. Learn more about Parkinson's disease, treatment options and support for those with Parkinson's.

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A new poll shows most adults over 50 want to stay in their home as they age, but many haven't taken steps that could help them do so. Two experts give advice on ways to prepare, plan and make adjustments gradually.

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Efficient management of soil moisture and the monitoring of soil moisture status are very important areas of study

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Each year, a team from University of Michigan Health's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery travel to the Dominican Republic for a medical mission, where the operate on local patients at an under-resourced hospital. Ahead of another mission, leaders are looking to grow the program by adding more trips and resources, as well as partnering with more institutions.

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The complete archival collection of famed bestselling New Orleans author Anne Rice is now open by appointment to the general public and campus community for research through the Tulane University Special Collections (TUSC), a division of Tulane University Libraries.

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Health officials have observed an increased risk for heart inflammation in adolescents and young adults who have received either the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines. Three expert physicians share the facts on this rare reaction—and why vaccinating your child is still the safest choice.

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There is no “Swiss Army Knife” of herbicides, you must match the tool (the chemistry) to the task (the weed) – “the right tool for the job”

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Gilbert Metcalf, a professor of economics and John DiBiaggio Professor of Citizenship and Public Service at Tufts, who specializes in energy and environmental policies discusses the consequences of lowering gas taxes

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Young men should become familiar with the symptoms related to testicular cancer and understand how they can play a role in its detection. Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey expert explains.

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In the fight against cancer, knowledge is power. Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey's Resource and Learning Center provides patients and families with important educational information.

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Addressing disparities in cancer care, including access to and participation in clinical trials, has long been a priority for Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey together with RWJBarnabas Health. Sanjay Goel, MD, MS, director of the Phase I/Investigational Therapeutics Program at Rutgers Cancer Institute shares more.

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Plants, like people, rely on essential nutrients to stay healthy

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Don't let the fear of failure disrupt your weight loss journey.

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Through the Office of Community Affairs’ Community Impact Champions Network, team members from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles are embracing volunteer opportunities to improve the health and well-being of local communities. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has a strong tradition of responding to the needs of the community.

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With second boosters becoming available, schedules for first boosters recently changed, and new evidence about the protection offered by boosters in the Omicron surge, a guide for those who have not yet been boosted or are considering a second booster.

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The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) celebrated National Cleaning Week (March 27 – April 2) by launching their rebranded blog, which will now be called Cleaning Is Caring.

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Rehabilitation psychology is a field that focuses on assessing and treating cognitive, emotional and functional difficulties for patients in a rehabilitation setting. In a recent state of the field survey paper, researchers conclude that providers need to communicate the value they bring to organizations through saving costs from decreased hospitalizations, assessing the likelihood of successful interventions and recovery, and more. Authors also call for broad and simultaneous promotion and recruitment in the field.

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The arrival of spring makes it easier to get active outdoors, but for many, allergies can be a deterrent to outdoor fun. Learn how to not let allergies keep you from springtime fun in the sun!

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With spring in the air and COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations far below where they were even a few weeks ago, a lot of Americans may have a sense that things are back to normal and the pandemic is in the rearview mirror. But a panel of University of Michigan experts who spoke in a recent livestreamed event say that’s not quite the case.

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Elizabeth Dravis was a medical field professional, a PhD student at UTHealth School of Public Health in Houston, an avid runner, and mother of two when she started to suffer from extreme fatigue at the beginning of the year. Dravis thought she just needed to rest after a busy holiday season until her symptoms progressively worsened and she passed out.

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Working together, the VLA and ALMA are giving us a better understanding of the complex dance of gravity and matter around young stars, and how that dance leads to the formation of planets like our own.

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Three process – or a combination – help nutrients get from soil into your veggies

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An athletic trainer from University of Michigan Health received a call to join USA Hockey at the 2022 Winter Olympics last February. He has spent 24 years working with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program.

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The two-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic came and went without much fanfare, thanks to a lull in cases and deaths, and the start of a war in Ukraine that has grabbed the world’s attention. But for medical historians who led an exhaustive study of the 1918 influenza pandemic, the recent milestone offers a chance to look back on the parallels, and differences, in how the nation responded to both massive infectious threats.

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Specialized coating allows for a slow release to the plants’ roots

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Andrew Ackerman was the first COVID-19 patient to be treated with an experimental filter that reduced his inflammation, helping to save his life.

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With mask mandates being lifted and case counts dropping, University of Michigan experts reflect on living with ongoing COVID-19.

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Afghan émigré Zakera Azizi, who was granted a scholarship to earn a master’s degree at the Miami Herbert Business School, recounts her journey to Miami and pledges to use her degree and skills to represent women, especially those in her native country.

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No matter what your heritage or age, the new Ukraine-related stress comes just as our nation comes down from a dizzying height on the two-year roller coaster ride of COVID-19. Many people still have unprocessed anxiety, grief and loss. So, with all this going on, what can you do? Two experts offer advice.

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Responsive neurostimulation is the latest advance offering hope for children with treatment-resistant epilepsy. For more than a third of children with epilepsy, medications are not enough to control their seizures. Surgery can be an excellent option for many of these treatment-resistant patients, but not every child is a good candidate.

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Research for this ingredient in traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish

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Weight loss may feel like an intimidating process, but these simple steps will help you maintain the sense of personal accountability and responsibility you need to stay on track towards your goals.

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Rutgers Cancer Institute expert shares what you need to know about kidney cancer.

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PCR or antigen test? Nasal swab or saliva? Home test or at a testing site? And when to take it? Our clinical microbiology expert answers your questions about COVID-19 testing for children. In the fight against COVID-19, we have several tools to stay safe and protect others. Vaccines help our bodies develop a robust immune response against infection, masks prevent the virus from spreading to others and continuing to practice social distancing and good hygiene habits can keep us healthy.

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With cold and flu season underway, plus the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, infectious disease specialist Jeffrey Bender, MD, shares how to tell the difference between the illnesses, and the most important thing parents can do to keep children safe.

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Good nutrition is an important part of overall health, whether you’re a cancer patient, survivor, caregiver, or loved one, and practicing healthy eating has been shown to help prevent cancer and cancer recurrence.

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Susan Stephens, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, social worker at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey shares more about providing care to pediatric patients and families.

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Significant disparities persist among some racial and ethnic groups in regards to screening for colorectal cancer. Rutgers Cancer Institute researcher Denalee O'Malley, PhD, focuses her research on this topic. She shares more.

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Colorectal cancer has become prevalent among individuals younger than the age of 50 in recent years. Dr. Patrick Boland at Rutgers Cancer Institute shares what we know about this trend.