Tulane researcher awarded $1.9M to improve menopausal hormone therapy
March 16, 2017
New research at the Tulane School of Medicine is looking at an estrogen receptor that could be a site for targeted hormone replacement therapy in post-menopausal women.
Louisiana wetlands struggling with sea-level rise four times the global average
March 14, 2017
Without major efforts to rebuild Louisiana’s wetlands, there is little chance that the coast will be able to withstand the accelerating rate of sea-level rise, a new Tulane University study concludes.
Tulane researcher shows education can ease fear in cancer patients
March 13, 2017
People with cancer are more likely to use palliative care once they learn about its benefits, according to a study led by a Tulane University researcher recently published by the American Psychological Association. Palliative care provides relief from the symptoms and stress of serious illnesses and seeks to improve quality of life whether patients have a curable, chronic or life-threatening illness.
Tulane graduate leads youth running program
March 10, 2017
The local nonprofit Youth Run NOLA, led by alumna Denali Lander helps 10-to-18-year-olds throughout Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard parishes hit their stride in developing self-esteem and healthy living habits.
Famed conservationist Jane Goodall to appear at Tulane
March 08, 2017
World-renowned ethologist and conservationist Jane Goodall will deliver a lecture on her life’s work Thursday, March 16, at Tulane.
Alumnus headlines celebrity chef fundraiser with inspiration from literature
March 06, 2017
The Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University resumes its celebrity chef dinner series this week with its first chef from outside of New Orleans, Tulane alumnus Evan Hanczor of Brooklyn restaurant Egg.
Vision quest: Tulane researchers use virtual reality to fight glaucoma
February 24, 2017
Using a virtual reality console, an interdisciplinary team of Tulane researchers is developing a portable test for diagnosing glaucoma.
Fresh food can be profitable in corner stores
February 10, 2017
Many neighborhood corner stores don’t stock fresh fruits and vegetables under the belief that these items aren’t as profitable as snack foods and beverages with a longer shelf life. A new Tulane study says otherwise.
Urban League President, former mayor Marc Morial to speak at Tulane
February 10, 2017
National Urban League President Marc Morial will speak on race and economics under the Trump administration Thursday, Feb. 16 at Tulane University.
Graduate student uses radio to promote public health
February 09, 2017
David Roston, a first-year graduate student in the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, hosts a radio segment focused on public health and social justice in New Orleans.
Women on the move for health
February 07, 2017
Morgan Dixon, co-founder of GirlTrek, a nonprofit organization that promotes walking-for-health for African-American women, served as the New Day Speaker Monday on the uptown campus of Tulane University.
Leading study backs hormone therapy with radiation for recurrent prostate cancer
February 07, 2017
A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine finds that adding hormonal therapy to radiation treatment significantly improves survival rates for patients whose cancer returned years after surgery.
Tulane professor wins fight for glaucoma ‘refill bill’
February 03, 2017
Dr. Ramesh Ayyala, a Tulane professor of ophthalmology, successfully led a campaign to ensure that insurance companies would sufficiently cover glaucoma medication.
On our way to a healthier campus
February 03, 2017
Through a recent pledge to become a Healthy Campus 2020 partner, Tulane University joins a growing list of institutions working to improve the health of their campus communities.