Vanderbilt Institute for Medicine and Public Health Archive — Page 2 of 2

White vitamin tablets spilling from an open brown bottle onto a blue surface beside its metal cap.
October 14, 2013

Magnesium impacts vitamin D status

Magnesium and vitamin D appear to work together to reduce risk of death from cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Cropped view of a healthcare professional wearing blue scrubs with a stethoscope around their neck; the face is not visible.
May 16, 2013

Study finds disagreement on the role of primary care nurse practitioners

By Craig Boerner
report card
May 14, 2013

2013 Tennessee Women’s Health Report Card shows movement in the right direction

The Tennessee Women’s Health Report Card, released May 14, indicates women’s health is moving in the right direction, but there’s much more work to be done.

By Nancy Humphrey
Silhouettes of adults and children standing along a beach at sunset, with the orange sky reflected on the water.
November 15, 2012

Inherited lung disease no worse in offspring

An inherited lung disease does not appear to have earlier onset and increased severity – a phenomenon called genetic anticipation – in successive generations.

By Leigh MacMillan
June 2, 2011

Kudos

Read about Vanderbilt faculty, staff, student and alumni’s latest awards, appointments and achievements

By Vanderbilt Health News
Woman speaking at a lectern labeled “Vanderbilt Institute for Medicine and Public Health Women’s Health Research,” holding a printed card with a purple flower graphic.
May 10, 2011

Tennessee Women’s Health Report Card finds much work to be done

A new report on women’s health in Tennessee finds continuing areas of concern and a need for programs that support lifestyle changes to prevent long-term health consequences.

By Nancy Humphrey