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Studies find drug therapies that could treat the disease in patients with Type 2 diabetes

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Banke Agarwal, M.D., associate professor of gastroenterology and hepatology at Saint Louis University, says there is a much higher risk of pancreatic cancer in patients with acute pancreatitis than commonly believed.

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Everyone should have the experience of training for and accomplishing a physical goal, says Saint Louis University assistant professor of physical therapy Chris Sebelski.

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SLU researcher to ask moms about obtaining consent for studies involving treatment of newborns.

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Saint Louis University pediatric cardiologist says heart health should be lifelong pursuit

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Celebrate February by eating heart shaped fruits and vegetables, which, by fortunate coincidence, are good for your cardiovascular system, a Saint Louis University dietitian says.

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A Saint Louis University study investigates a treatment for children and young adults who are suffering from a sickle cell pain crisis.

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Mark Varvares, M.D., director of the Saint Louis University Cancer Center, suggests that lifestyle changes and screening tools that have been proven to reduce our cancer risk and to catch cancer early can make a real impact across the span of our lifetime.

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SLU family physician says simple changes to lifestyle can relieve stress

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Researchers have found evidence that some chronic sinus issues may be the result of inflammation.

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Specialized training prepares Saint Louis University's nursing faculty and students to respond quickly in case of a bioterrorism attack.

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Saint Louis University dermatologist offers five skincare essentials for men

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Researcher Daniela Salvemini, Ph.D., searches for a way to block the pain pathway she discovered.

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A recent study used diffusion tensor imaging, a type of highly sensitive magnetic resonance image (MRI), to examine the way water moves throughout the brain’s white matter.

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Saint Louis University nursing instructor Julie Bertram found mental health nurses lend valuable perspective in treating troubled teens in foster care.

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Saint Louis University experts offer two ways to battle the holiday bulge.

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Saint Louis University germ expert offers food safety tips for a healthy Thanksgiving dinner.

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Add colorful fruits and vegetables to make Thanksgiving dinner healthier and lighter, a Saint Louis University assistant professor of nutrition and dietetics suggests.

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The project is schedule for launch Tuesday, Nov. 19.

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Preliminary findings show bitter melon reduces cancer cell growth in animal model.

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Saint Louis University researchers found that antioxidant extracts from spearmint and rosemary fight mild cognitive impairment in an animal model.

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Deployment of a parent can present significant challenges and health concerns to children and their care-giver parent, says Matthew Broom, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics at Saint Louis University.

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Scientists have identified a pathway that regulates fibrosis, suggesting a possible pharmacologic approach to treat patients with a broad range of fibrotic diseases.

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The study has discovered a link between chronic use of pain-relieving medication and increase in the risk of developing major depression.

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SLU Orthodontics resident offers tips to maintain good oral health during the holiday season

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Halloween stories can help children learn many important moral concepts.

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Half of those in nursing homes fear falling, which can turn into a self-fulfilling prophesy, a Saint Louis University nursing faculty member writes in a review article.

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Saint Louis University has received a $1 million contribution from AT&T to fund educational initiatives housed in the University’s new Center for Global Citizenship.

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While researchers expected that the pond turtle’s eyes would operate like other animals with eyes on the side of their heads, this particular species of turtle appears to have characteristics of both front and side-eyed animals.

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Saint Louis University’s Center for Vaccine Development is one of eight institutions funded by the NIH to study a vaccine for a lethal strain of bird flu.

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The study says it is important for HR professionals to have a disaster plan as many routine business operations depend on them.

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Saint Louis University’s Center for World Health and Medicine has received funding from the National Institutes of Health to investigate a treatment for malaria, which annually kills more than a million people worldwide.

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Alexander Garza, M.D., talks about the importance of America's preparedness for a chemical attack in light of the recent nerve gas attack in Syria.

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Getting good quality sleep is crucial for a child’s health, says SLU sleep specialist

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Saint Louis University researchers found the first evidence that cancer cells’ DNA replication machinery can react to drug treatment with a repair process called fork reversal.

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The treatment, given to patients with brain metastases, triggers the body's own immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells.

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Saint Louis University instructors of health informatics and information management Julie Howe and Teresa Neal offer advice we all can use as we prepare to make the most of our visits to a physician.

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The official who managed medical and health security issues for the nation will become Associate Dean for Public Health Practice at Saint Louis University's College for Public Health and Social Justice.

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Subtracting the sequenced human genome from blood serum, scientists sift through the remainder.

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SLU researcher will study treatment services offered by a local community provider to St. Louis area women who abuse illegal substances, and for their infants and toddlers.

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Theodosios Alexander, Sc.D. leads a team developing mechanical circulatory support devices to aid congestive heart failure patients.

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Between 5 and 10 percent of those older than 70 are frail and at increased risk of death, debilitation and hospitalizations. The medical condition is treatable, writes a Saint Louis University physician in a consensus article from representatives of six international and national medical societies. Doctors need to screen everyone 70 and older for physical frailty.

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A Saint Louis University study calls for women who are obese to lose weight between pregnancies and not to gain excessive weight when they are pregnant. Obese moms face special health risks during pregnancy, and are more likely to have a baby who is large for his or her gestational age and could have health problems.

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With technology and a good idea, SLU ophthalmology residents change lives.

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Diarrhea is the second leading cause of death for young children around the world, killing more than 2,000 children under 5 each day. A grant from PATH's Drug Development program, established through an affiliation with OneWorld Health, is funding research at Saint Louis University's Center for World Health and Medicine for new medications to treat this global health problem.

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As a child, an assistant professor at Saint Louis University saw chronic diseases silently killing members of his community. Driven to take action, he has received a $100,000 grant to identify the policies to improve the health of African-American men.

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Saint Louis University hepatologist Adrian Di Bisceglie, M.D., urges baby boomers to consider being screened for the virus.

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Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology conferred the first Ph.D. in aviation in the world at Saturday's commencement ceremony.