May 2, 2006
With more ice cream and other frozen treats comes an increase in the dreaded "ice cream headache." Robert Smith, MD, a leading headache expert, explains what causes this condition, which has been reported in medical literature since the 1850s.
May 3, 2006
The 933rd Forward Surgical Team stationed in Paducah, Ky., is making a rare appearance on the UC campus May 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in honor of National Nurses Week (May 6 12).
May 3, 2006
UC has partnered with the National Prostate Cancer Coalition to offer free prostate cancer screening exams to men over 50 in Greater Cincinnati.
May 8, 2006
The UC College of Nursing honored 16 nurses at the 14th annual Florence Nightingale Awards, April 26, for their dedication and commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
May 9, 2006
People often think of osteoporosis as an old person s disease. While the possibility of osteoporosis does increase as you age, there are steps you can take now to decrease your risk and strengthen your bones.
May 10, 2006
The UC College of Nursing, Winton Hills Seniors for Action and the TriHealth parish nurses are hosting the first community baby shower for Winton Hills pregnant women and mothers with children under the age of one.
May 11, 2006
A cell-signaling pathway in the brain that is linked to the development of cancer and diabetes is also a key part of networks that regulate food intake, say UC researchers.
May 12, 2006
The man who made the world breathe easier will be honored for his discovery during a reception to be held on Tuesday, May 16. George Rieveschl, PhD, while working at UC, invented the drug Benadryl, the world s first effective antihistamine.
May 16, 2006
People tend to spend more time outdoors in the summer, and their exposure to loud noise increases. Whether the noise is from powerboats, firecrackers, lawnmowers or motorcycles, a UC otolaryngologist encourages people to take precautions to protect their ears.
May 17, 2006
UC epidemiologists say it s environmental tobacco smoke not the suspected visible mold that drastically increases an infant s risk for developing allergic rhinitis by age 1. This is the first study to show a relationship between environmental tobacco smoke exposure and allergic rhinitis in year-old infants.