Researchers at the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences recently discovered that older adults who are aerobically fit have better and stronger connections between some brain regions.
The University of Kentucky research team hopes to learn about the relationship between circadian rhythms, eating, and activity behaviors and the incidence of overweight and obesity in children.
Christina Studts was recently awarded a three-year, $450,000 grant from NIMH to improve the delivery of behavioral parent training programs (BPT) in underserved communities.
Watch the video to hear about how the Elayi's fell in love, had children and moved across the Atlantic twice before settling in the Bluegrass in hopes of making an impact on the health of their fellow Kentuckians
The interdisciplinary project seeks to maximize the combined expertise of Christina Studts, a clinical social worker and public health researcher whose research targets early childhood behavior issues, and Matthew Bush, a cochlear implant surgeon and expert in pediatric hearing loss.
The CCTS has awarded twelve pilot grants to support innovative, collaborative research relevant to the health challenges and disparities faced by the nation and the citizens of Kentucky.
A new study by University of Kentucky researchers has identified a novel molecule named Arylquin 1 as a potent inducer of Par-4, a protein that acts as a tumor suppressor, killing cancer cells while leaving normal cells unharmed.
The project will focus on policies related to the built environment (such as sidewalks), overall community design, and shared use of schools (after school hours) to increase access to safe space for physical activity.
Researchers at UK are using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology to better understand the cause of heart failure in patients who received corrective surgery as infants, with the goal of eventually developing new therapies to reduce mortality.
Kentucky is ranked third in the U.S. for incidence of depression, with 23.5 percent of adults experiencing depression at some point during their lives, compared to 18 percent nationally.
