Protein found that may hold key to preventing a tick-borne disease
New WSU research has pinpointed a protein that appears to play a role in how a harmful bacteria establishes itself in ticks before being transmitted to human hosts.
Health & Medicine
NIH-grant funds research on hearing side-effects from medications
A $1.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will help WSU researchers determine if new drugs used to treat COVID‑19 may be linked to hearing loss.
Cougar Health Services earns three-year accreditation
Following a months-long review, CHS has been reaccredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.
Lesser-known brain cells may be key to staying awake without cost to cognition, health
New animal research suggests that little-studied brain cells known as astrocytes are major players in controlling sleep need.
WSU Spokane celebrates renovated Medicine Building
The reimagined 113,000-square-foot facility contains upgraded classrooms and flexible learning spaces for medical education, a campus testing center, a student collaboration hub, and faculty offices.
WSU helps state pilot new substance use treatment
Research at WSU helped spur a change in state policy to provide Medicaid coverage for contingency management, a behavioral treatment that uses gift cards and small prizes to help motivate people to quit using drugs.
Abortion facility access means long drives for 41.8% of women
One year after the Dobbs decision, 41.8% of U.S. women of reproductive age have to drive 30 minutes or more to reach an abortion care facility–23.6% lacked access even within a 90-minute drive, according to a WSU-led study.
Viral TikTok health videos tend to cover three topics, rely on influencers
Sexual health, diet and exercise are the three topics that steal the show when it comes to popular health-related videos on TikTok, according to a new WSU study.
Growth of WSU’s Native American Health Sciences includes new certificate program
WSU’s Native American Health Sciences is introducing the Indigenous Healing Perspectives Certificate to educate health care providers and others on how to better serve Indigenous communities.
Gerontechnology research provides undergraduate students opportunities
A multidisciplinary program at WSU funded by the National Institute of Aging is engaging undergraduate students in scientific research that may help older adults live independently longer.
