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February 15, 2018

Vanderbilt-wide LSO: 2018 V Foundation V Scholar Awards – all cancer research

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may choose one nominee for the V Foundation V Scholar Award program, which is open to research in all cancer types. The V Foundation aims to “achieve victory over cancer” in part by funding cancer research grants.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 14, 2018

Health Plus presents the Love Your Heart Expo Feb. 28 for National Heart Month

You can greatly reduce your heart-disease risk through a healthy lifestyle, and Health Plus encourages you to take action by attending the Love Your Heart expo.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 9, 2018

Deadline extended: Nominations sought for 2018 School of Medicine faculty awards

Nominations are now being taken for the 2018 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine faculty awards.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 9, 2018

My Southern Health: Male bonding is good for your health

Dr. Nathaniel Clark, associate professor of clinical psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explains his study indicating that male bonding may reduce your stress or help you adapt to stressful situations.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 8, 2018

Limited Submission Opportunity: 2018 V Foundation Pediatric Cancer Research Awards

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) has been invited to participate in the V Foundation 2018 Pediatric Cancer Research Grant Program. Vanderbilt may choose one nominee for the program. The single nominee may apply in either the V Scholar or the Translational program type for support.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 2, 2018

My Southern Health: We’ve been thinking about bone health backward

We often think about bone health from a nutritional standpoint. We analyze what we can put into our bodies to feed our bones—through diet or supplements—to make them stronger. That’s the wrong way to think about it, says Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Jonathan Schoenecker.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 1, 2018

‘Gun Violence Prevention: A Community Conversation’ Feb. 14

A panel discussion on gun violence prevention, along with a moderated public debate, will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 26, 2018

My Southern Health: Why young men should pay attention to high blood pressure

Regular blood-pressure checks could improve health and reduce cardiovascular risks, says Vanderbilt's Heart and Vascular Institute.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 25, 2018

Research study: Looking for ways to reduce stress in your family?

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center's Helping Families Cope with Stress Study aims to promote children's healthy adjustment by teaching your family about the nature and effects of stress. Research participants are needed.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 25, 2018

School of Nursing pinning ceremony recognizes student completion of programs

The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recognized Nurse-Midwifery and Doctor of Nursing Practice students with pinning ceremonies that marked the completion of their programs in December.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 22, 2018

My Southern Health: Six useful cough remedies for kids

So many things can cause a child’s cough. Here’s how to help soothe it.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 22, 2018

My Southern Health: The Tide Pod challenge – what parents need to know

The latest dangerous teen challenge involves eating Tide Pods, which can be harmful and potentially fatal.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 19, 2018

Typically developing children needed for research study to measure food interest

Child volunteers are needed for a Vanderbilt University Medical Center research study that will look at how eye movements and brain activity measure interest in food.
By VUMC News and Communications
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