Health and Medicine
Puerto Rican birth outcomes spark concern
Cynthia Lebron, assistant professor in the School of Nursing and Health Studies, and colleagues detail the health inequities between Puerto Rican women and other Hispanics.
Why do we go gray?
Dr. Antonella Tosti, a University of Miami dermatologist at the Miller School of Medicine, answers questions about what causes our gray hair, and what to do to prevent it.
Connecting minorities in medicine
The Center for Global Black Studies and the summer training program at the Miller School of Medicine welcomed students from the U.S. Virgin Islands who are embarking on a career in cardiovascular health.
Grief is a personal journey
A University of Miami psychologist offers a roadmap of how to cope during the aftermath of a devastating loss.
Researcher’s determination helps small community achieve Superfund status
University of Miami environmental health scientist Naresh Kumar began measuring elevated levels of a highly toxic chemical in the soil and sediment of Guánica, Puerto Rico, more than a decade ago. Today, his efforts have helped the small community achieve status as an EPA Superfund site designated for cleanup.
Why do we cry?
A specialist with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute explains the importance of tears for both physical and emotional health.
Water as ‘a pillar of modern society’
A looming water crisis in southern Mexico is just one of an increasing number of water shortages occurring around the globe, posing enormous challenges for governments.
Harsh marijuana laws go up in smoke
A University cannabis epidemiologist and a criminal law specialist applaud the federal government’s proposal to reverse the criminalization of cannabis.
One graduate’s journey
After suffering a life-altering accident that paralyzed him, Juan Beltran found success in recovery and academic and community pursuits.
Accomplished graduate student earns dual JD, MD degrees
Jordan Brooks will start his career working at Boston Consulting Group, where he will focus on health care and life science and social impact management consulting.
How to safely watch the 2024 solar eclipse
The April 8 solar eclipse—a spectacular show in the sky when the moon will pass in front of the sun, darkening the skies in the middle of the afternoon—is almost here. Here’s what you need to know to view it safely.
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