March 4, 2009

Several antiepileptic drugs are playing an emerging role in management of some eating disorders, according to researchers at the University of Cincinnati and the Lindner Center of HOPE.

March 6, 2009

The UC College of Medicine has recruited George Atweh, MD, to lead the department of internal medicine s division of hematology/oncology and serve as Koch Chair and professor of hematology/oncology.

March 11, 2009

Health officials say recent massive national food recalls raised serious public concern about foodborne illnesses such as E.coli and Salmonella. A collaborative group of public health experts will hold a public event to help residents understand the genesis of foodborne disease and what they can do to protect their families.

March 3, 2009

Donald Harrison, MD, a local cardiologist and former senior vice president and provost of health affairs at the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, will sign copies of his new book "Mending Broken Hearts: One Cardiologist s Journey through a Half Century of Discovery and Medical Change" on Tuesday, March 17. 

January 8, 2009

Chronic illness can lead to poorer quality of life particularly for adolescents. New research shows that spirituality may help teens cope with their conditions.

January 22, 2009

Fuel-based heaters used indoors are cause for concern. Steve Baxter, MD, and Sean Collins, MD, both with the University of Cincinnati department of emergency medicine weigh in on the dangers. 

January 28, 2009

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is asking for all eligible donors to make an appointment to donate blood at their earliest convenience. 

January 6, 2009

The University of Cincinnati and the Health Improvement Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati will host a community health care forum from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13.

January 29, 2009

If something seems too good to be true, it probably is especially when it comes to fast-fix weight-loss solutions. Some over-the-counter consumer products may even do more harm than good, according to UC experts.

January 5, 2009

Cancer and cell biology experts at the UC have identified a new tumor suppressor that may help scientists develop more targeted drug therapies to combat lung cancer.