A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS January 9, 2018
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

You’re over 75, and you’re healthy. Why are you taking a statin?
New York Times
January 5, 2018
Dr. Michael Rich

Nature and nurture contribute equally to depression risk
Reuters
December 21, 2017
Dr. Joan Luby

America, can we talk about your drinking?
New York Times
December 29, 2017
Dr. Rick Grucza

Amber-tinted glasses might get you more sleep
U.S. News & World Report
December 26, 2017
Dr. Raman Malhotra

Scientists say brain implant may be the key to beating addiction
NBC News
January 5, 2018
Dr. Michael Bruchas

Even a single sleepless night can be harmful to your health, here’s why
International Business Times
December 31, 2017
Dr. Randall Bateman
Other outlets: India Today, Big Think and KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
Related news release

Study says risky behavior, crime down among teens
CBS New York
December 27, 2017
Dr. Richard Grucza
Related news release

Eating salad every day keeps brains 11 years younger and prevents dementia, study shows
Newsweek
December 20, 2017
Knight Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center/WUSM

From the dazzling to the disheartening, 2017 was a remarkable year for science
Los Angeles Times
December 22, 2017
Dr. Don Conrad

Scientists just solved a major piece of the opioid puzzle
Wired
January 8, 2018
Dr. Michael Bruchas

Kidney disease can lead to diabetes, not just the other way around
Health Day
December 26, 2017
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

Should you pee before or after sex? An expert explains once and for all
Womens Health Magazine
December 20, 2017
Dr. Amanda Lewis
Other outlet: The Sun
Related news release

Specks in the brain attract Alzheimer’s plaque-forming protein
Science News
December 20, 2017
Dr. Marco Colonna

Dementia and us: portraits of heartbreak and hope
Financial Times
December 21, 2017
WUSM

‘Healthy’ sugar additive in cream cakes, nutrition bars and chewing gum has fueled the rise of a deadly superbug, study warns
Daily Mail
January 3, 2018
WUSM
Related news release

The verdict is in: There’s no link between formula made with cow’s milk and diabetes
PopSugar
January 2, 2018
Dr. Neil H. White
Related news release

Novelty in science – real necessity or distracting obsession?
The Conversation
January 3, 2018
Dr. Barak Cohen

St. Louis hosts Opioid Summit, as state seeks solutions
St. Louis American
December 21, 2017
WUSM

Mental health issues can affect children as young as three
The Fix
December 19, 2017
Dr. Joan Luby

A new development in The Grove brings a modern feel to a classic neighborhood
St. Louis Magazine
December 21, 2017
Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment Corporation

They did what?! 2017’s weirdest science stories
Science Focus
December 25, 2017
WUSM
Related news release

How to get rid of a cold: Flu symptoms stopped by drinking tea and wine
Daily Express
December 27, 2017
Drs. Ashley Steed and Thaddeus Stappenbeck
Related news release

Jews in the News: January, 2018
St. Louis Jewish Light
January 4, 2018
Drs. Jeffrey Gordon and David Holtzman

Wash U scientists use bacteria to make fuel that could someday replace gasoline
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
December 27, 2017
Dr. Gautum Dantas
Related news release

STLMoms- Preventing asthma attacks
KTVI-TV FOX2News
December 28, 2017
Dr. Leonard Bacharier

Everyday habits that can help fight Alzheimer’s
KPRC-TV Houston
December 29, 2017
Dr. Eric McDade

Revealed: The 12 ways to get your gut health back on track after over-indulging at Christmas (and some alcohol is GOOD)
Daily Mail
January 2, 2018
WUSM

This new treatment just changed everything for patients with irregular heartbeats
Good Magazine
December 20, 2017
WUSM

What happened to Zika? Missouri stops testing most pregnant women as threat drops
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
January 6, 2018
Dr. Steven Lawrence

Blues defenseman Petteri Lindbohm undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery
Fox Sports
January 6, 2018
Dr. Rick Wright

Imagine a Better St. Louis: Dogs show healing power at local hospital

KMOV-TV News4
December 20, 2017
SLCH

Caring for dry, itchy skin in the winter
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
January 3, 2018
Dr. Brian Kim

Bonne Terre children honored for bravery
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
December 24, 2017
SLCH

Heartbeat stuffed animals for families of child heart patients
KPLR-TV News 11
December 26, 2017
Other outlet: KTVI-TV FOX2News
SLCH

Mentoring program gives kids impacted by violence help, guidance
KMOV-TV News4
December 27, 2017
Margie Batek, Social Worker/SLCH

Winter camp creates brotherly love, inclusiveness for kids with cerebral palsy
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
December 30, 2017
Jennifer Miros, Supervisor of Cerebral Palsy Sports and Rehab Center/SLCH

Believing in Santa is good for your brain
KMOV-TV News4
December 22, 2017
Drs. Eric Leuthardt and Albert Kim

BJC Hospice helps two fathers cope through support system
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
December 21, 2017
Dr. Patrick White

Local hospitals take preventative measures for visitors, patients during flu spike
KMOV-TV News4
December 28, 2017
Dr. Hilary Babcock
Other outlet: KSDK-NBC (link not available)

Medical device startup raises $2 million
St. Louis Business Journal (Subscription required.)
January 2, 2018
Dr. Ralph Dacey

Flu cases reach record high in St. Louis County
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
January 6, 2018
Dr. Steve Lawrence
Other outlet: St. Louis Business Journal (Subscription required.)

Grandmother blankets families with love
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
January 2, 2018
Tammy Evans, RN/SLCH

Vaccine Ingredients – Bill and safety
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
January 3, 2018
Dr. Rachel Orscheln

STLMoms: Kids coats and car seats
KTVI-TV FOX2News
January 4, 2018
Brittany Kaiser, Safety Stop/SLCH
Other outlet: KSDK-TV NewsChannel5

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