Employment opportunities in the health science fields will be the topic of discussion when students from two eastern Iowa middle schools visit the University of Iowa Department of Biology this spring as part of Project HOPE, created by College of Education associate professor Saba Ali.

Babies in Brazil of African ancestry, alone or mixed, are more likely to have low birth weights and to be born prematurely than those born to parents of European-only ancestry, according to a new study from the University of Iowa. The reasons may be less use of prenatal care facilities and where non-European-only ethnic groups live. Findings appear in the "American Journal of Public Health."

Medical schools and their teaching hospitals have a significant economic impact in the United States, according to an analysis compiled by the firm of Tripp-Umbach.

The BTN's (Big Ten Network's) new series LiveBIG turns its focus on the University of Iowa this week, showcasing an award-winning project that’s helping health care professionals diagnose potentially deadly conditions in infants.

A University of Iowa research team has been awarded nearly $2 million to study the effects on unborn babies from mothers who abuse alcohol during pregnancy.

Arthur Nowack, a UI professor emeritus of pediatric dentistry, says untreated dental problems can impact students' school performance. (Note: A paid subscription is required.)

UI staff and the general public got the first major sneak peek of the designs of the new UI Children's Hospital facility, which opens in 2016.

A University of Iowa research team has won $1.7 million to study fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, a wide-ranging set of adverse effects that fetuses may face from mothers who abuse alcohol during pregnancy.

During the month of February, students from the College of Pharmacy are taking part in a national competition to help as many patients as possible. The Script Your Future Challenge pits colleges of pharmacy nationwide against each other with the goal of helping the general public learn about medication adherence.

The Carver College of Medicine Rural Iowa Scholars Program (CRISP) embeds rural elements in the medicine curriculum through mentorships, seminars, research, and field experiences in smaller communities. Program graduates are expected to practice in a rural Iowa community for at least five years after completing a qualifying residency.

Rush University Medical Center looked to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic's 'Furry Friends' program, a pet visitation program, as a successful model for allowing seriously ill patients to have pets in their hospital rooms for comfort and support. (Note: A paid subscription is required.)

Scott Spak, assistant director of environmental policy at the UI Public Policy Center, discusses water quality problems in landfills, and David Osterberg, clinical associate professor in the College of Public Health, comments on recycling.