October 11, 2026

Do we really ‘hold tension’ in our hips?

Source: The Guardian

October 9, 2026

Scientists have identified a ‘protein signature’ in blood that could predict healthy aging

Source: Live Science

October 9, 2026

Immune cell map uncovers how individual aging trajectories diverge

Study finds cellular immune patterns associated with chronic diseases, death.

News Release

October 6, 2026

A simple fall can change your life. Here’s how to prevent one

Source: USA Today

September 30, 2026

What comes next? Living with alpha-gal syndrome

Source: Nine PBS

September 29, 2026

$11.7 million from NIH supports research on inflammation in blood cancers

Grant will fund four major projects, three core resources to study myeloproliferative neoplasms.

News Release

September 29, 2026

St. Louis nurse reflects on daughter’s premature birth during NICU Awareness Month

Source: KMOV

September 29, 2026

‘Long flu’ can linger for months. Here’s how to reduce your risk.

Source: The Washington Post

September 29, 2026

Cast Iron Pans Have Some Surprising Health Benefits Few People Know About

Source: HuffPost

September 28, 2026

Scientists Uncover Worrying Link Between Frequent Cannabis Use and Seizures

Source: Gizmodo

September 28, 2026

Frequent cannabis use tied to more severe epilepsy

Study finds near-daily users had more seizures, needed specialized care sooner than nonusers.

News Release

September 28, 2026

Blocking immune cells’ path into brain limits neurodegeneration

Mouse study suggests new approach to preventing brain cell death from certain neurological diseases.

News Release

September 24, 2026

Blood proteins reveal effects of Alzheimer’s drug

Researchers find changes during anti-amyloid treatment that may inform clinical decision-making.

News Release

September 22, 2026

A Q&A with Maya Jerath: Physician-scientist on the frontline of alpha-gal syndrome

National Leaders

September 22, 2026

Who Should Get a Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease?

Source: TIME Magazine

September 22, 2026

The Strange Reason You May Suddenly Feel Dizzy

Source: TIME Magazine

September 19, 2026

The simple, surprising habits that can slow your immune ageing by years

Source: BBC

September 18, 2026

A new sunscreen ingredient is coming to a store near you. Here’s why that’s a big deal

Source: St. Louis Public Radio

September 17, 2026

New Transcend Initiative to address mycobacteria threats

Mycobacteria infections pose both global and local health crises. A new WashU Transcend Initiative aims to mitigate their impact. .

Medical Campus & Community

September 17, 2026

Liver transplants offer new hope for late-stage colorectal cancer

WashU Medicine transplant and cancer specialists transform outlook for some patients with limited treatment options .

News Release

September 17, 2026

“Our goal is really to just improve outcomes — not just for mom, but for baby, for families, for communities.”

Source: KBIA

September 16, 2026

Gut microbiome features predict devastating disease affecting preemies

Findings could help pave way for earlier intervention.

News Release

September 15, 2026

St. Louis Children’s Hospital again ranked No. 1 children’s hospital in Missouri and St. Louis by U.S. News & World Report

Rankings mark the 18th straight year St. Louis Children's — staffed by WashU Medicine pediatric specialists — has topped the region for pediatric care.

News Release

September 12, 2026

Strange symptom and a “weird” referral led to a woman’s Stage 4 cancer diagnosis: “Saved my life”

Source: CBS News