Study finds that eight factors put Black adults at greater risk of early death
June 20, 2023
The findings prove that the racial health gap in the United States is a social construct and not a biological one.
Massive hemorrhages are often deadly. Can a perfume ingredient stop the bleed and save lives?
June 14, 2023
A look at why blood infusions in trauma victims paradoxically prevent blood from clotting and why a common perfume ingredient may help save lives.
NIH awards $2.4 million grant to study link between obesity and lymphatic dysfunction
June 07, 2023
Researchers at Tulane University are looking into understanding how inflammatory diseases and dysfunction of the lymphatic system are connected, with their eyes on a potential therapy for people with lymphedema.
Renowned Tulane professor elected to National Academy of Sciences
May 23, 2023
Tulane mathematician Lisa Fauci has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences in recognition of her distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
Study: Rising costs of racial and ethnic health inequities in US surpass $450 billion
May 16, 2023
Racial and ethnic health inequities cost the United States economy $451 billion in 2018, a sharp increase from the previous estimate of $320 billion in 2014, according to a new study published in JAMA by Tulane University researchers.
NIH awards Tulane $2.3 million to study link between COVID-19 and cognitive decline
May 10, 2023
Since the early days of the pandemic, researchers and patients alike have noticed a link between COVID-19 infection and cognitive impairment. Now, researchers at Tulane University have been awarded a grant to study how COVID-19 and dementia are linked and whether a drug used to treat cancer can help stem cognitive decline.
Study finds elevated levels of toxic metals in some mixed-fruit juices and soft drinks
May 04, 2023
A new study that analyzed 60 commonly available beverages found mixed-fruit juices and plant-based milks such as oat and almond were most likely to contain levels of toxic metals above federal drinking water standards.
Tulane University launches institute to bolster pandemic readiness and response
April 27, 2023
Tulane University announced its new Biocontainment Institute, which will serve as a national and international training hub for pandemic readiness and response as well as help develop a workforce for the next public health emergency.
2022 Sexual Misconduct Survey results discussed at webinar, action plan announced
April 11, 2023
Tulane University campus leadership, experts, students and other community members gathered Tuesday night via Zoom to discuss the results of the 2022 Sexual Misconduct Campus Climate Survey and release the university’s action plan and renewed commitment for preventing, responding to and combatting all forms of sexual misconduct.
Could a vitamin deficiency cause ‘double-jointedness’ and troubling connective-tissue disorder?
April 10, 2023
Tulane University researchers have discovered a possible genetic cause for hypermobility (commonly known as double-jointedness) and a range of associated connective tissue disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, according to preliminary findings published in the journal Heliyon.
Does getting a cold often increase your risk for dementia? New study finds link
April 03, 2023
Getting sick often can potentially accelerate brain aging and increase risk of dementia or other forms of cognitive decline.
Study examines how social rank affects response to stress
March 30, 2023
A Tulane study looks at two forms of psychosocial stress — social isolation and social instability — and how they manifest themselves based on social rank.
Fluence Analytics becomes one of Tulane’s most successful spinouts — and ‘great example of what is possible’
March 27, 2023
An advanced manufacturing startup that began in the physics lab of Tulane Professor Wayne Reed has been acquired by a Japanese industrial giant, becoming one of Tulane's most successful spinouts ever.
Science Foundation Ireland awards Tulane research pioneer with prestigious St. Patrick’s Day Science Medal
March 15, 2023
Internationally renowned Tulane University cardiovascular health researcher Dr. Paul K. Whelton has been awarded the prestigious Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) St. Patrick’s Day Science Medal by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, the head of the government of Ireland.
Study finds national rise in alcohol and marijuana use among college students as more states legalize pot
March 09, 2023
Simultaneous alcohol and marijuana use among college students is on the rise across the country, according to a new Tulane study.