Applications for the 2023 summer lab internships at Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU School of Medicine are being accepted through February 27. Four positions will be awarded on a competitive basis to qualified college students who plan a career in medicine or research with a focus on cancer.

Applications for the 2023 summer lab internships at Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU School of Medicine are being accepted through February 27. Four positions will be awarded on a competitive basis to qualified college students who plan a career in medicine or research with a focus on cancer.

New findings out of the Hascup research groups suggest the body's decline in metabolic function when aging, combined with a chronic colder environment, may increase Alzheimer’s disease progression — particularly in women.

New findings out of the Hascup research groups suggest the body's decline in metabolic function when aging, combined with a chronic colder environment, may increase Alzheimer’s disease progression — particularly in women.

The volume of cases of children accidentally consuming cannabis edibles has grown alarmingly over the past five years, according to a new study in the journal of Pediatrics. Marit Tweet, MD , a medical toxicologist at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, led the research. During that time period, the number of states allowing adult recreational use more than doubled, and accidental ingestion by children age 6 or younger increased 1,375 percent. Tweet became interested in the topic while doing a fellowship at the Illinois Poison and Control Center in 2019. That spring, Illinois

The volume of cases of children accidentally consuming cannabis edibles has grown alarmingly over the past five years, according to a new study in the journal of Pediatrics. Marit Tweet, MD , a medical toxicologist at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, led the research. During that time period, the number of states allowing adult recreational use more than doubled, and accidental ingestion by children age 6 or younger increased 1,375 percent. Tweet became interested in the topic while doing a fellowship at the Illinois Poison and Control Center in 2019. That spring, Illinois

The volume of cases of children accidentally consuming cannabis edibles has grown alarmingly over the past five years, according to a new study in the journal of Pediatrics. Marit Tweet, MD , a medical toxicologist at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, led the research. During that time period, the number of states allowing adult recreational use more than doubled, and accidental ingestion by children age 6 or younger increased 1,375 percent. Tweet became interested in the topic while doing a fellowship at the Illinois Poison and Control Center in 2019. That spring, Illinois

It's important to talk honestly and openly about alcohol use. Recent research published in the scientific journal Hepatology found that excess drinking increased by more than 20% among U.S. adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Excessive drinking is also prevalent within the farming community, likely due to a combination of environmental, genetic and cultural or social factors. Some farmers may use alcohol as a way to cope with high levels of stress. Others may have a family or personal history of alcoholism or mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. Some studies also suggest that

It's important to talk honestly and openly about alcohol use. Recent research published in the scientific journal Hepatology found that excess drinking increased by more than 20% among U.S. adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Excessive drinking is also prevalent within the farming community, likely due to a combination of environmental, genetic and cultural or social factors. Some farmers may use alcohol as a way to cope with high levels of stress. Others may have a family or personal history of alcoholism or mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. Some studies also suggest that

For farmers, ranchers and other agricultural workers, safety is a top priority all throughout the year. But by designating this time in March as Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week , farming communities throughout the United States have a unique opportunity to reinforce their safety habits and learn new ways to stay safe in agriculture, forestry and fishing. In this article, we're rounding up important farm safety tips from themes that have been covered in prior years during Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week. Read on for some inspiration on how you can "Prepare. Prevent