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Researchers Explore Health-Promoting Behaviors of African American and Black Immigrant Men.
African American and Black immigrant men prioritize their health and possess the necessary skills for proactive gastrointestinal (GI) health management, according to a Rutgers Health study. Published in the American Journal of Men’s Health and led by Daina Potter, a...
New Technology Promises to Revolutionize Valvular Heart Disease Care.
Roughly 25,000 Americans die each year from valvular heart disease, but researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions conclude that new technology could soon help doctors slash that number. “We are witnessing a paradigm shift in how valvular heart diseases...
DNA test says it can predict opioid addiction risk. Skeptics aren’t so sure.
Using a swab inside the cheek and a sophisticated computer algorithm, a DNA test recently approved by federal regulators promises to assess genetic risk of opioid addiction. The test’s maker says results give doctors and patients a crucial tool when considering use of...
Transfer Scholars Initiative prepares N.J. community college students to thrive at selective four-year schools.
When community college student Djulieta Ismaili-Jean first stepped onto Princeton’s campus this summer, she noticed a sign that immediately inspired her. “It referenced Princeton making audacious bets on human potential,” she said. “It was like a Eureka moment. That...
Scientists May Have Discovered Reason for Long COVID Brain Fog—Here’s Why It Matters.
Nearly 50% of people with long COVID experience brain fog, making it a common symptom of the condition. But the exact cause of long COVID brain fog has been a mystery. Now, a small study suggests this brain fog could be due to leaky blood vessels in the brain. The...
Are You at Risk for Addiction?
One in five individuals develops a substance use disorder; more than 46 million people in the United States are affected at any given time. And yet, most people choose to use alcohol or other drugs recreationally. According to the latest National Survey of Alcohol and...
NJ health inequities are focus of Rutgers symposium.
The COVID-19 pandemic put into sharp focus how deep health disparities run in New Jersey. Low-income, Black and brown residents experienced some of the worst health outcomes, as a recent review of the state’s response to the health crisis highlighted. At the Rutgers...
Rutgers drops longstanding COVID-19 vaccine policy for students, faculty.
Since the fall 2021 semester, Rutgers University has required its students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. That ended on Monday, when the university dropped the policy. “As of April 1, 2024, Rutgers no longer requires students, faculty, staff, and university...