May 2, 2023
Women aged 55 years and younger have nearly double the risk of rehospitalization in the year immediately after a heart attack compared to men of similar age, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health. Higher rates of risk factors such as obesity, heart failure, and depression among women most likely contributed to the disparity.
Risk of rehospitalization in younger women after heart attack nearly double that of men
May 1, 2023
Structural biologist Richard J. Kuhn, the Trent and Judith Anderson Distinguished Professor in Science and Krenicki Family Director of the Purdue Institute of Inflammation, Immunology and Infectious Disease, has been named as Purdue's Morrill Award winner for 2023.
Distinguished Professor Richard Kuhn named 2023 winner of Morrill Award, Purdue’s highest honor
April 27, 2023
Technology by Purdue University engineer Pavlos Vlachos has changed how cardiologists plan for life-saving surgeries on babies with congenital heart defects. That work, along with much of his current and past research has earned Vlachos election as a fellow to an organization with very few engineers – the American Heart Association. Vlachos, the St. Vincent Health Professor of Healthcare Engineering and director of the Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering, was selected to receive the honor for his innovations influencing the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease and health failure.
Purdue engineer receives rare accolade from American Heart Association
April 27, 2023
How is 'junk food' defined for food policies like taxes? A combination of food category, processing, and nutrients can determine which foods should be subject to health-related policies, according to a new analysis examining three decades of U.S. food policies by researchers.
April 20, 2023
New research examines the impact that maternal stress during pregnancy has on the neuro-development of babies.
Impact of maternal stress during pregnancy on child's health
April 19, 2023
Talking about death and dying can seem scary and full of unknowns, no matter the person’s stage in life. However, for patients with Parkinson’s disease, who have an unpredictable illness trajectory, the timing of these discussions can be critical to ensure the best possible end-of-life care.
April 13, 2023
Brandon Keehn, associate professor in the departments of speech, language and hearing sciences and psychological sciences, utilizes eye-tracking technology with a young participant during a recent study.
PURDUE RESEARCHER FOCUSES ON EARLY DETECTION FOR, STRENGTHS WITHIN INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM
April 12, 2023
Today marks the beginning of Black Maternal Health Week, an observance that brings awareness to the state of Black maternal health in the United States, gives voice to the experiences of Black families, and highlights the critical need to improve maternal health outcomes nationwide.
April 10, 2023
Paul Robbins, assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science in Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences, researches how engaging in social contexts, such as sports, families and religious institutions, influences development.
Purdue News: Understanding how Black families address health disparities
March 21, 2023
Researchers are striving to understand why men are more likely than women to get and die from many types of cancer.
