Neutron sterilization may reduce implant infections
(5/4/26) The Mizzou team is developing a new approach called boron neutron therapy, which directs a beam of neutrons at
New Approach May be Key to Improving U.S. Population Health
(3/5/17) Researchers at the MU suggest an innovative systems-thinking approach to population health to improve the country’s current health disadvantage.
New Blood Pressure Guidelines Highlight Need for Lifestyle Changes
On Nov. 13, 2017, an estimated 30 million Americans developed high blood pressure. That was the day the American Heart
New COVID-19 Research Traces Variant Spread
(8/7/24) MU researchers shed light on blind spots in disease monitoring and develop model to help physicians identify at-risk patients.
New Data May Help Physicians Better Understand Risk of Lung Cancer
University of Missouri researchers have developed a new scoring system for a common lung cancer diagnostic test that may help
New Drug Could Help Prevent Artery Disease in High-Risk Patients
According to the American Heart Association, approximately 2,200 Americans die each day from heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular diseases
New Eye Pressure Test Could Prevent Vision Loss in Older Adults
By age 75, approximately half of all Americans will develop cloudy vision caused by cataracts, according to the National Eye
New Findings Explain How Melatonin Promotes Sleep
Researchers have discovered how melatonin suppresses neurons in the brain that keeps you awake and alert.
New Grant Supports Study of Cardiac Deterioration
(4/29/26) Alejandro R. Chade, MD recently received a nearly $700,000 grant from The G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Charitable
New Human Physiology and Translational Sciences Program Prepares Undergrads for Careers in Disease Prevention
(6/5/18) To meet a rising need for preventive medicine education and research, the University of Missouri has formed a new
