UofL professor concerned about use of DNA tests to underwrite life insurance
With just a small sample of saliva, doctor-ordered or direct-to-consumer genetics tests like 23andMe can provide insight into a person鈥檚 current health and likelihood...
Veteran shares his journey to pursue dental education, help more vets
鈥淚 was in basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia, during 9-11, and that was a very intense time,鈥 said Ed Rynkowsky, a third-year dental...
UofL alumnus pays homage at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands as one of the most revered gravesites in U.S. history. Each year on Memorial Day and Veterans...
Perspective from Pakistan: Sisters shed light on inspiring experiences
Mehwish Zaminkhan feared for her life on her daily walk to school.
鈥淓very time I used to pass by a boy or man in the...
New virtual simulation prepares health care workers for patient home hazards
Health care professionals who treat patients in the home often face numerous hazards that do not exist in traditional medical settings, from exposure to...
Student ambassadors work to get out the vote
Brittany Greenwell could hardly wait to be old enough to register to vote. 鈥淚 was really excited. I was waiting for that day.鈥
She realized...
Optimal Aging Institute receives MediStar award
Selected for its excellence in creating innovative methods to reduce health care costs and improve quality of life for older adults, the Institute for...
UofL equine program on display for international Breeders’ Cup audience
With the Breeders鈥 Cup at Churchill Downs Nov. 2-3, the University of Louisville鈥檚 Equine Industry Program had a second chance this year to celebrate...
UofL ophthalmology residents certified for advanced laser eye surgery UofL residents earn certification usually achieved later in training thanks to public-private partnership
Ophthalmology residents are learning to perform advanced eye surgeries earlier in their training at the University of Louisville thanks to a unique partnership with...
UofL researchers land grant to develop blood preservation tech with industry
Donated blood can save lives. But for uses like disaster relief, military missions and space flight, blood鈥檚 current six-week shelf life just isn鈥檛 long...