A grandparent, a parent, an aunt, or an uncle — almost everyone knows someone affected by lung cancer. Lung cancer kills more people than any…
My surgeon is a robot: Vanderbilt’s efforts to develop a fully autonomous surgical robot
A Vanderbilt University research team has launched a project to develop a fully autonomous surgical robot capable of performing surgical procedures without any human intervention.…
The development of street medicine in Nashville
Each year, an estimated 5,800 to 46,500 lives are taken due to homelessness in the United States. In 2023, homelessness increased by more than 12%,…
Rebuilding strength: The importance of ACL rehabilitation and injury prevention
Chances are you know someone who has experienced an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, or maybe you have experienced this injury yourself. ACL injuries have…
How a good night’s sleep could help prevent Alzheimer’s
We’ve all heard the phrase “sleep is important,” but many of us still don’t get our recommended 7 to 9 hours per night — whether…
Beyond the myths: Narcan’s role in overdose prevention
Angie Li | January 16th, 2025 Narcan, or naloxone, has become increasingly recognized over the years for its ability to reverse opioid overdose. Narcan works…
Empowering voices: The role of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in speech-language pathology
Larissa Ramirez | January 13th, 2025 Speech, language, and hearing scientists play a vital role in understanding how we communicate. They delve into the biological,…
“Tech” of the town: Haselton Lab tests a new diagnostic method in Cape Town, South Africa
Jaya Khullar | January 4th, 2025 High up in Stevenson 5, sunlight shines through the many windows along the walls of the Haselton Lab. With…
Antibiotic resistance: A collective health crisis
Zoë Breininger | January 2nd, 2025 When we arrive at college, we become immersed in a world of new friends, places, and experiences. But alongside…
Stem Cell Series, Part 3: Therapeutic cloning as an option to save lives
Paige Roberson | December 26th, 2024 Scientists have discovered a way to ethically and consistently clone stem cells, a unique type of cell capable of…