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Backed by Science and Evidence, New Jersey’s Actions Aim to Advance Maternal Health.
Nurture NJ is the state’s initiative to improve maternal and infant health through policy and programmatic investments with a vision to make New Jersey the safest, most equitable state in the nation to deliver and raise a baby. Over the past seven years, Governor...
When Doctors Dismiss Symptoms, Patients Suffer Lasting Harm.
A review by Rutgers Health researchers reveals the psychological damage and health care avoidance that may occur when doctors dismiss, minimize or ignore patients' symptoms, a phenomenon medical scientists call "symptom invalidation” and patients often call “medical...
Annual Rutgers Health Faculty Development Symposium – TOMORROW 6/19
Navigating Ethics in Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences: Principles and Tools for Contemporary Practice Presented by Rebecca Weintraub Brendel, MD, JD Harvard Medical School and Arthur R. Derse, MD, JD Medical College of Wisconsin Virtual June 19 11 am -1 pm...
Losing weight in middle age could reduce chronic diseases later, study shows.
All the work that goes into losing weight in middle age could set you up for a longer, healthier life later, according to a new study. A sustained weight loss of about 6.5% of body weight without medications or surgery in middle-aged people is linked to substantial...
Weill Cornell-Rutgers Health NeuroHIV Research Symposium II on July 8th
Join Us on July 8th for the Second NeuroHIV Symposium, from 9 am - 3 pm Presented by Dr. Tricia Burdo, Rutgers and Dr. Lishomwa Ndhlovu, Weill Cornell Discussion will include: – Understanding the intersection of HIV and the central nervous system – Developing...
Rutgers University research continues to put New Jersey on the map.
Research happening at Rutgers University is making impacts across the globe, from medical advancements to everyday innovations. As a Top 100 World Research University, Rutgers is home to over 300 research centers and institutes. On an annual basis, the university...
Are synthetic food dyes unsafe? Experts reveal what the research really shows.
The appeal of a brightly colored candy, the vibrant hue of your mouthwash, the pigment of your sports drinks — they’re all thanks to food dyes. These colorful additives don’t add any nutritional value to the foods, medications and drinks they’re in, but they’ve long...
How Much Should Doctors Dwell On Risks?
In 2003 Jonathan Gluck was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, essentially a bone marrow cancer. To confirm the diagnosis, his doctor ordered a full-body PET scan, considered one of the best tests for early detection of the disease. The day of the appointment, the...