Tulane researcher finds profound improvements in soil lead levels following Katrina
August 26, 2016
Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans 11 years ago, but the storm’s legacy may have a silver lining: reduced levels of lead in soil across the city. Continuing research he started back in 1991, Tulane University School of Medicine professor Howard Mielke and his team collected thousands of samples for an updated survey of soil lead levels for the entire city. Their findings have been published in the journal Environmental International.
Bartending and family life might not mix, Tulane study says
August 22, 2016
If you want to mix drinks for a living, don’t expect to have a typical family life.
Tulane professor receives grant to improve stem cell survival
August 16, 2016
Professor Kim O’Connor received a three-year $599,638 grant from the National Science Foundation to study ways to improve the survival of mesenchymal stem cells once they are implanted in patients.
Deadline for $1 million Dead Zone Challenge is fast approaching
August 09, 2016
The deadline for Tulane University’s $1 million Nitrogen Reduction Challenge is less than a week away.
Lower- and middle-income countries struggle to treat, control high blood pressure
August 08, 2016
For the first time in history, people living in low- and middle-income countries have a higher prevalence of hypertension, or high blood pressure, than people in high-income countries, according to a new study by Tulane researchers. The results have been published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.
Water, water, everywhere! Drink it for summer hydration
August 08, 2016
The recommended intake for men is 13 cups of fluid per day and about 9 cups for women. Find out how you can consume more water.
The Insider: 5 tips for exercising in the heat of New Orleans
August 05, 2016
Anyone who likes to exercise outdoors should follow these recommendations from the Tulane Prevention Research Center to stay safe and healthy.
Ebola diagnosis is a call to action for graduate student
August 01, 2016
After Dr. Adaora Okoli survived the deadly Ebola virus, she enrolled at the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine to learn more about epidemiology and outbreak control.
Is ‘Pokémon Go’ exercise?
July 22, 2016
Jeanette Gustat, an epidemiologist with the Tulane Prevention Research Center checks in with players on campus to determine whether the phone app is sneaking in serious health benefits among all the fun. View the video.
Donations critical to keep up area blood supply
July 19, 2016
Whether it’s for routine surgeries or traumatic injuries, an ample supply of blood is always needed at the Tulane Blood Bank.
Tulane introduces online program in homeland security
July 13, 2016
The Homeland Security Studies program at Tulane University is going online.
The More You NOLA: Off the wall
July 13, 2016
Tulane University alumni Daniel Bressler and Eli Klarman are two of the co-founders of New Orleans Boulder Lounge.
Tulane emergency rooms get senior-friendly makeovers
July 13, 2016
Softer lighting, larger clocks and non-skid flooring are among the additions to the new senior-friendly ER for older patients at Tulane Medical Center.
US joins Cuba in public health research
July 12, 2016
A groundbreaking research effort between the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and the National School of Public Health in Havana, Cuba gives public health experts more opportunities to collaborate.
Healing on the high seas
July 11, 2016
Tulane surgeons Joana Ochoa and Peter Meade serve aboard the Africa Mercy, a Mercy Ships vessel in Madagascar