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Tulane professor partners with Chicago researchers to use hair-combing routine as trauma therapy
A team of experts from the Tulane School of Social Work is partnering with University of Chicago Medicine on a study that will incorporate hair…
Tulane researcher receives $1.6 million grant to study trauma-induced blood loss
A new grant will allow researchers at Tulane to investigate the reasons why some trauma patients have worse outcomes and hopefully find a way to…
Tulane graduate student aims to tackle school-to-prison pipeline
PhD student Alanna Manigault has been named a Health Policy Research Scholar by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a national leadership development…
Vaccine shows promise in treating high blood sugar for those with long COVID
A new study published in Nature Communications and conducted at the Tulane National Primate Research Center suggests that the COVID-19 vaccine could…
Study finds potential new treatment path for lasting Lyme disease symptoms
Tulane University researchers have identified a promising new approach to treating persistent neurological symptoms associated with Lyme disease,…
Dr. Tonette Krousel-Wood appointed to US Preventive Services Task Force
Tulane University physician-researcher Dr. M. “Tonette” Krousel-Wood has been appointed to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent,…
Could gut bacteria cause osteoporosis? New research finds connection
One of the most common forms of gut bacteria may be to blame for osteoporosis.
Meet the Dean of Tulane's new Program of Nursing
Brenda Douglas PhD, RN, CNE, will serve as the Dean of the newly-announced Program of Nursing in the School of Medicine. This groundbreaking nursing…
Tulane scientists invent single, rapid test for both HIV and TB
Researchers at Tulane have developed a new and rapid test that can detect both HIV and tuberculosis at the same time with just a small amount of…
How does alcohol’s anxiety reduction differ across sexes?
A new study out of Tulane University and LSU Health Sciences Center found that the mechanism that causes alcohol to decrease anxiety when consumed at…
Walking more than five flights of stairs a day can cut risk of heart disease by 20%, study says
Targeting gut microbiome could be key to improving HIV health outcomes
Tulane professor combines love of dermatology and public health to treat neglected tropical diseases
New Chagas research unravels decades-long mystery of how the tropical disease progresses
President Fitts hails unprecedented success and achievements
How a mere 12% of Americans eat half the nation’s beef, creating significant health and environmental impacts
AI analysis finds younger AFib patients benefit from MRI-guided ablation treatments
Organizers of new food pantry hope to nourish minds and bodies
Tulane, Ochsner Health and RH Impact receive $16.5 million NIH grant to address maternal health and equity
Why are Black adults at greater risk of death from heart disease? Study blames social factors
This disease can be caused by a food allergy and prevent children from eating. A new study may show how to treat it
Biomedical engineering students team up to design and make child-size wheelchairs
Study finds that eight factors put Black adults at greater risk of early death
Massive hemorrhages are often deadly. Can a perfume ingredient stop the bleed and save lives?
NIH awards $2.4 million grant to study link between obesity and lymphatic dysfunction
Renowned Tulane professor elected to National Academy of Sciences
Study: Rising costs of racial and ethnic health inequities in US surpass $450 billion
NIH awards Tulane $2.3 million to study link between COVID-19 and cognitive decline
Study finds elevated levels of toxic metals in some mixed-fruit juices and soft drinks
Tulane University launches institute to bolster pandemic readiness and response
Could a vitamin deficiency cause ‘double-jointedness’ and troubling connective-tissue disorder?
VA Merit Award grant supports research into biomarkers for metastatic prostate cancer
Study examines how social rank affects response to stress
Fluence Analytics becomes one of Tulane’s most successful spinouts — and ‘great example of what is possible’
Science Foundation Ireland awards Tulane research pioneer with prestigious St. Patrick’s Day Science Medal
Study finds national rise in alcohol and marijuana use among college students as more states legalize pot
Tulane resilience expert joins national panel on intimate partner violence
Keto vs vegan: Study of popular diets finds over fourfold difference in carbon footprints
Tulane program for K-12 students exposed to violence will expand nationally
Tulane medical students and mentor investigate racial health disparities
Tulane MBA student’s cereal startup claims top category at AWS University Startup Competition
Grateful patient donates millions to Tulane cardiac center that saved his life
