Study explores pathways that fuel muscle wasting in pancreatic cancer
Researchers have identified inflammatory pathways that drive diaphragm muscle wasting in pancreatic cancer.
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Yoga program may reduce depression and anxiety in women with cancer
Clinical and health psychology researchers found a program that combines yoga and psychological tools in a group therapy setting may help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
UF researchers receive grant to study role of obesity in colorectal cancer
A team of UF Health Cancer Center researchers led by PHHP's Young-Rock Hong, Ph.D., has received a grant to study obesity and colorectal cancer.
Chronic inflammation plus poverty: A deadly combo for Americans
Dr. Arch Mainous describes study findings in U.S. News & World Report
Chronic inflammation and poverty are a ‘double whammy’ for mortality risk
While chronic inflammation and poverty are each known to increase mortality risk, when combined, the two factors appear to have a synergistic effect.
Alexi Hernandez Alvarez selected for UF Health Cancer Center Cancer Policy Internship
Alexi Hernandez Alvarez, a second-year Master of Public Health student with a concentration in population health management, has been selected for the UF Health Cancer Center’s Cancer Policy Internship.
Team receives NCI grant to study cancer cachexia
Dr. Sarah Judge leads a new five-year grant from the National Cancer Institute to study the role of a key protein in driving cancer cachexia.
Team awarded new grant to explore medical marijuana in breast cancer treatment
The project aims to better understand the benefits and harms of medical marijuana in patients with breast cancer.
Breast cancer pilots fund interdisciplinary, collaborative studies
Dr. Noah Hammarlund will create a polysocial risk score to improve adherence to guideline-based treatment for women with breast cancer.
