Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Iowa have found that a heart's size—and not the donor's gender—can lead to better outcomes for the recipient in heart transplantations.

Members of the media are invited to cover a field trip with more than 100 middle school students from West Liberty, Iowa on the University of Iowa campus through the UI College of Education's Project HOPE (Healthcare, Occupations, Preparation, and Exploration) Friday, Jan. 10.

If upcoming tests verify the efficacy of a staph vaccine developed by UI microbiologist Patrick Schlievert's research team, that would be a remarkable scientific achievement for the University of Iowa, and it would be an immense contribution to world health.

Humboldt native and chair of the UI Department of Microbiology Patrick Schlievert heads the research team that has developed a vaccine for staphylococcus aureus bacteria: “This has the potential to prevent more than a million infections per year."

A new University of Iowa study finds that regularly scheduled visiting clinics staffed by physicians from larger cities increase access to urological care for underserved rural Iowans, following up on an earlier study that shows such clnics also increase access to cancer care for residents of rural areas.

University of Iowa researchers have developed a new vaccine to protect against Staphylococcus-caused pneumonia, and they hope it will be preventing illnesses and saving lives in as soon as two years.

Researchers at the University of Iowa believe it's now more clear than ever that avoiding obesity and alcoholism could prevent liver cancer.

Cheering the Iowa football team was a common refrain among the thousands who landed in Tampa for Outback Bowl festivities, but telling personal stories about the UI at events throughout the week strengthened the bond between fans and the university they support.

Krystal Robertson’s hospital room does not look like that of a typical 6-year-old. The walls are covered with One Direction and Iowa Hawkeye posters, her Xbox 360 always has a zombie game playing, and her door is filled with photos of Krystal with her family, friends, and medial team.

A new study identifies an unexpected molecular link between liver cancer, cellular stress, and risk factors for developing this cancer – obesity, alcoholism, and viral hepatitis.

University of Iowa researchers have developed a new vaccine that protects against lethal pneumonia caused by Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, including drug-resistant strains like MRSA. The new vaccine, tested in animal models, works by targeting the toxins secreted by staph bacteria. Results appear in the Journal of Infectious Disease.

UI psychiatrist Jennifer McWilliams says telemedicine has increased psychiatric services in parts of the state that lack them, noting technology is helping address a shortage of doctors in rural areas and connecting specialists to those that need them immediately, including stroke patients.