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UI Hospitals & Clinics ranked among nation’s best by 'US News & World Report'
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is listed among the nation’s best hospitals in six adult care specialties, according to 2019–20 rankings released by “U.S. News & World Report.”
Successful parents talk to kids about safe driving
Monday, July 29, 2019
A University of Iowa study shows that parents can help their kids be safer drivers by having conversations with them about it.
Greenlee to receive Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
Monday, July 29, 2019
Jeremy Greenlee, of the University of Iowa Department of Neurosurgery, received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers on July 25 in Washington, D.C. The PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their research careers.
Iowa study finds people of normal weight may actually be at risk for obesity-related health issues
Monday, July 29, 2019
A study from the University of Iowa College of Public Health finds that people who may have a healthy weight according to the body mass index (BMI) may actually have obesity-related health issues, which could be revealed by considering the person's waist circumference.
Iowa study shows Americans still don't get enough exercise
Monday, July 29, 2019
A study from the University of Iowa College of Public Health finds that the amount of time Americans spend exercising is little changed over the last 10 years, which isn't positive because Americans weren't exercising enough 10 years ago.
Iowa study finds waist size a forgotten factor in defining obesity
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
A new study from the University of Iowa published in the “Journal of the American Medical Association” finds that some people considered to be a normal weight could unknowingly be at high risk for obesity-related health issues.
UI student-designed bra for breast cancer patients receives cash prize
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
A team of biomedical engineers who designed a bra as University of Iowa students that helps breast cancer survivors with lymphedema won a $10,000 prize from Victoria’s Secret that will help them commercialize the garment.
Americans shouldn't have to drive, but the law insists on it
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Gregory Shill, University of Iowa law associate professor of law, argues that the automobile took over because the legal system helped squeeze out the alternatives.
Kregel named vice president-elect for science policy at FASEB
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Kevin Kregel, University of Iowa executive vice provost and senior associate provost for faculty and professor of human physiology, recently was named vice president-elect for science policy at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB).
Kregel named executive vice provost and senior associate provost for faculty
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Kevin Kregel has been appointed executive vice provost and senior associate provost for faculty at the University of Iowa. Kregel most recently served as associate provost for faculty, a position he held since September 2014. He began the new role July 15.
First class of Palliative Care Certificate-holders graduates
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
The graduating PharmD Class of 2019 included eight students, who—for the first time in collegiate history—earned a university-sanctioned Palliative Care Certificate.
Iowa's impact along the RAGBRAI route
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
As RAGBRAI riders travel across Iowa, from the Missouri to the Mississippi, it’s common for them to see plenty of black and gold. Hawkeye pride often takes center stage, whether displayed on the gear of cyclists or adorned on homes and vehicles along the route.
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