News Releases
Recent and archived press releases with clinical and research news
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September 12, 2025
Study shows magnesium inhibits colorectal cancer carcinogenesis by increasing vitamin D-synthesizing bacteria
The findings from the current study suggest that magnesium also increases the gut synthesis of vitamin D, which does not go to the blood and takes effect locally. -
September 9, 2025
Jamie Phillips named President of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
She brings nearly 30 years of experience in health care administration to Monroe Carell, the past seven of which have been in a chief operating officer role. -
September 8, 2025
BMI screening alone misses children with excess body fat, study finds
Waist circumference measurements along with weight and height may be a practical, low-cost marker to confirm excess body fat among children. -
September 2, 2025
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center announces Young Adult Cancer Symposium
The symposium offers clinicians, patients, caregivers and advocates the opportunity to learn from internationally known experts focused on early-onset cancers. -
September 2, 2025
NFL webinar to address player health and safety for all ages
The webinar will bring together a group of experts from the youth, high school and college levels — including Alex Diamond, DO, MPH, director of the Vanderbilt Youth Sports Health Center. -
August 30, 2025
One shot of RSV vaccine effective against hospitalization in older adults for two seasons
RSV causes substantial seasonal illness during fall and winter in the U.S., with an estimated 100,000-150,000 hospitalizations and 4,000-8,000 deaths. -
August 28, 2025
Yolanda Redmond named Chief Supply Chain Officer for VUMC
"Supply Chain is more than just operations — we're a strategic partner within the organization and critical to continued growth," Redmond said.