Mary Playdon, PhD, MPH, nutritional epidemiologist and cancer epidemiologist at Huntsman Cancer Institute and Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology (NUIP) at the University of Utah...

In an effort to combat the use of guns in suicides, Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, introduced a bipartisan bill in Congress last month to create a national voluntary "Do not...

Melissa Watt aims to both create meaningful research opportunities and provide valuable teaching for her undergraduate students.

Dr. Dan Scharfstein awarded ~$1M by PCORI

Brain games and brain training get mixed reviews. But there’s evidence to suggest that programs targeting speed, focus and accuracy can make a difference

We are pleased to announce that, effective July 1st, Dr. Rachel Hess will serve as associate vice president of research at University of Utah Health.

A new NASEM report offers solutions. Dr. Adam Bress is a featured consultant.

Authors of a new #NAMPerspectives commentary call for a reevaluation of treatment guidelines for hypertension in light of possible benefits from ARBs, such as decreases in dementia risk. This article...

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (U of U) announces a formal expansion of its catchment area. This article features Dr. Neli Ulrich.

Video games distract, amuse, and inspire. But Morimoto's research asks the question: Can they heal?

In their quest to overcome these health disparities, University of Utah Health scientists are launching SCALE-UP II and SCALE-UP Counts, a pair of initiatives designed to increase COVID-19 testing and...

After the Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine in August, public health experts were hopeful vaccine uptake would skyrocket.

32 COVID deaths reported Tuesday; U. clinic seeing 800 long-hauler patients This article features Dr. Rachel Hess.

Hypertension Protocols Curb Racial Bias in Therapeutic Inertia This article features the SPRINT trial.

The success of Neurogrow’s clinical trials will determine the next steps for its release, developers say. This article features Dr. Shizuko Morimoto and Dr. Roger Altizer.

The COVID-19 Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists (FRCS) competition has awarded University of Utah Health a two-year, $500,000 grant to help retain 10 early-career scientists and revitalize their research while...

The proportion of hypertensive patients with blood pressure control fell substantially in the US during the pandemic.

Federal regulators say Xlear mischaracterized research relating to nasal sprays and the treatment of COVID-19.

Scientists are unlocking ways a common past-time can do wonders for the brain. Certain video games are treating mental illness. This video features Drs. Roger Altizer and Shizuko Morimoto.

The institute designation conveys the expanding role of CTSI within the state of Utah. This article features Dr. Rachel Hess.

Dr. Megan Vanneman won this year’s William D. Odell and Margaret F. Odell Junior Investigator Award.

COVID-19 did not create disparities in hypertension management and control, but it did exacerbate preexisting inequities, especially among people without health insurance and difficulty accessing care. Steps have been identified...

Holly Shoemaker has been accepted to present at the Immunology, Inflammation, & Infectious Disease (3i) Initiative COVID 19 Symposium.