Over 50 million people suffer from epilepsy worldwide, and while there is no cure, there are many drugs available to help manage disease. Yet scientists… Read more
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Pitt Helps Put Community First in Rural Pennsylvania Vaccine Information Program
Dr. Katherine Williams, faculty research instructor for the Pittsburgh Vaccination Research Group (PittVax), recently implemented the first phase of her ongoing program to combat COVID-19… Read more
Are You a Rapid Ager? Biological Age is a Better Health Indicator Than the Number of Years You’ve Lived, but it’s Tricky to Measure
Do you ever wake up some days and think, “When I was younger, I could survive on just four hours of sleep, but now it… Read more
From the Experts: Frequently Asked Questions about the East Palestine Train Derailment
Following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3, residents of the surrounding communities have questions about their health. Health experts from the… Read more
How vinyl chloride, chemical released in the Ohio train derailment, can damage the liver – it’s used to make PVC plastics
Vinyl chloride – the chemical in several of the train cars that derailed and burned in East Palestine, Ohio, in February 2023 – can wreak… Read more