News

August 27, 2026

A Study Found Keto, Mediterranean, and Plant-Forward Diets Cut Weight Equally. 1 Decreased Liver Fat by 67 Percent

Source: Inc.

August 27, 2026

Low-carb diet delivers added liver benefits beyond weight loss

Clinical trial finds among several diets, ketogenic plan yields greatest boost to liver, metabolic health.

News Release

August 13, 2026

Mitreva receives award for parasite research

The American Society of Parasitologists’ Ward Medal honors an outstanding researcher with demonstrated leadership.

National Leaders

August 12, 2026

Ley elected to the American Philosophical Society

Professor of medicine and of genetics led team that sequenced the first cancer genome.

National Leaders

July 27, 2026

Six honored for nursing excellence

WashU Medicine nurses recognized with Excellence in Nursing awards from St. Louis Magazine.

Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders

July 21, 2026

Ciesielski appointed Joint Commission Presidential Fellow

Nationally recognized physician leader will collaborate on healthcare safety, quality during one-year program.

National Leaders

July 20, 2026

Cao named Guggenheim Fellow

Expert in cancer prevention uses interdisciplinary methods to identify causes of early-onset cancer.

National Leaders

July 8, 2026

Tempted to try a wellness or longevity treatment? Here’s what experts say.

In the News

June 17, 2026

Researchers find a common weakness in major gut pathogens

The discovery could lead to a single vaccine against E. coli, Shigella and other causes of severe diarrhea.

News Release

June 15, 2026

Four early-career physician-scientists selected as Dean’s Scholars

Program supports outstanding WashU Medicine faculty committed to research and patient care.

Medical Campus & Community

June 12, 2026

New treatment for sickle cell disease offers new hope for Creve Coeur man

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

June 9, 2026

Gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease changes lives in St. Louis

Source: KMOV

June 3, 2026

Genetically modified hookworms produce and deliver therapeutics

Bioengineered parasites could serve as long-term drug factories for hosts.

News Release

May 29, 2026

WashU Medicine faculty elected to Association of American Physicians

Pulmonologist Steven Brody and neurologists Jin-Moo Lee and Timothy Miller recognized for excellence in biomedical research.

National Leaders

May 28, 2026

These thyroid disorder symptoms are easy to mistake for normal aging

Source: The Washington Post

May 12, 2026

Personalized vaccine shows promise against aggressive brain cancer

Participants in early clinical trial had increased immune response, slowed tumor progression.

News Release

May 12, 2026

Gene-edited stem cell transplant shows promise for aggressive blood cancers

Strategy seeks to expand immunotherapies for leukemia, other malignancies.

News Release

May 11, 2026

People with poor mental health report worse care worldwide

Global study led by WashU Medicine finds consistent gaps in care, confidence across 18 countries.

Source: The Source

May 11, 2026

Marketers say NAD+ pills and infusions can boost longevity. What’s the evidence?

Source: NPR

May 7, 2026

WashU Medicine honors focused excellence with far-reaching impact

Faculty clinicians and researchers receive Dean’s Impact Awards.

Medical Campus & Community

April 21, 2026

Does the Carnivore Diet Eliminate Visceral Fat?

Source: The New York Times

April 13, 2026

Age and Visceral Fat May Trend Together: What to Know

Source: Medscape

April 8, 2026

Team approach to lowering high blood pressure worked even in ‘a tough landscape’

Source: STAT