Discrimination during pregnancy can affect infants ’ brain circuitry
Yale and Columbia University researchers find that a parent ’s experience of discrimination during pregnancy can affect their infant’s brain. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - November 27, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Yale scientists reveal how RNA gets spliced correctly
Mature mRNA is generated by removing introns through a process called splicing, errors however that occur during splicing can potentially cause disease. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - November 22, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Semaglutide could benefit millions of Americans with obesity, heart disease
The anti-obesity drug has the potential to reduce the risk of heart attacks and other heart-related conditions among 6.6 million Americans, a Yale study finds. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - November 21, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

A geriatrician ’s experience caring for his mother from 460 miles away
In this conversation with Barry J. Wu, he shares his experience as a caregiver to his mother and how that informs the advice he gives to other caregivers. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - November 21, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Genomic study links cannabis abuse to multiple health problems
A Yale-led analysis of the genomes of more than 1 million people has shed light on the underlying biology of cannabis use disorder and associated risks. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - November 20, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Myasthenia Gravis: new drugs and a road to individualized treatment
What you need to know about the complex autoimmune disease that interferes with the communication between nerves and muscles. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - November 20, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Noori launches virtual platform for trauma and PTSD care
Neema Health, developed by Yale psychiatrist Sofia Noori, is an affordable, evidence-based care model intended to provide rapid relief for survivors. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - November 17, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Overdiagnosis and preventive screening: A Q & A with Ilana Richman
Yale ’s Richman discusses why overdiagnosis is a concern, assessing the benefit of new technologies, and weighing risks and benefits when considering screening. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - November 16, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Three things to know about colon polyps
A Yale Medicine colorectal surgeon explains what a colon polyp is and what it can tell you about your risk for colorectal cancer. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - November 16, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Clinical Pitch Night connects Yale ’s healthcare innovators
The recent event offered seven clinicians a platform to showcase their innovative ideas and ventures, facilitating connections between physicians and students. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - November 15, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Exploring COVID-19 ’s legal legacy
A new volume co-edited by Yale Law School ’s Abbe R. Gluck examines the wide-ranging implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the law of health care and beyond. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - November 15, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Yale study: Polluted air can negatively impact children ’s test scores
Researchers tracked 2.8 million public school students in North Carolina from 2001 to 2018, measuring exposure to fine particulate matter found in polluted air. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - November 15, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Brain fog: New study examines causes of this long-COVID symptom
Researchers found that neuroinflammation and blood-brain-barrier dysfunction are not likely drivers of symptoms, giving more clues in the search for causes. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - November 14, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

COVID-19 likely to peak in colder months as virus becomes endemic
As COVID-19 becomes endemic in the U.S., Yale scientists are trying to determine whether the timing of these surges will ever be predictable. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - November 14, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Mazure to direct first White House Initiative on Women ’s Health Research
Announced by President Biden on Monday, the new initiative will be chaired by Carolyn M. Mazure, founder and director of Women ’s Health Research at Yale. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - November 14, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news