Three Des Moines University researchers have received a $5,000 grant from the Iowa Science Foundation, the foundation arm of the Iowa Academy of Science. Marie Nguyen, Ph.D., Martin Schmidt, Ph.D., and Muhammad Spocter, Ph.D. all submitted proposals and were fully
Three DMU researchers awarded an Iowa Science Foundation grant Read More
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has long monitored the use of clinical preventive services to provide public health agencies, health care providers and their partners information needed to plan and implement programs that increase use of these services and
Power of preventive care Read More
Do you want to know more about supporting youth diagnosed with autism? How about new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, malignant melanoma, migraine and more? Want to explore the ethics of medically treating family members, the health effects caused by the
From autism to Alzheimer’s Read More
I’m a fan of our own DMU Magazine, and the spring issue is no exception. It showcases great ideas and writing about our work here in the areas of obesity and nutrition. At DMU, we have scientists, scholars and students
Out-of-this-world research Read More
I’ve been writing about diet and obesity for an upcoming DMU Magazine, which has made me think a lot about habits. Particularly bad ones – like mindlessly eating that bag of potato chips, regularly bingeing on too many desserts or
Breaking up is hard to do with habits Read More
DMU has a new student organization that’s also a feather in the University’s cap: The Genetics Student Interest Group of Des Moines University recently made DMU one of only seven medical schools in the U.S., and the first and only
Unlocking the “Legos” of life Read More
Faculty and students at Des Moines University work together in first-rate facilities on diverse research studies regarding health and wellness, and you could be a part of it. Are you an undergrad student (or know of one) interested in research
That many popular children’s breakfast cereals are high in sugar is not new news. What’s alarming is that over the years food manufacturers have done little to change that and may in fact be packing even more of the sweet
Most people agree that exercise is good for one’s body. A recent study in Ireland offers evidence that it’s also good for our brains, and not just because we feel proud of ourselves for having gotten off the couch. In
