Topic: Health and Lifestyle
US Surgeon General urges connection to combat mental health struggles
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy visited the University of Miami for a discussion with President Julio Frenk about how to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation among college students.
Striving to ‘change the narrative’ on mental health in the Abacos
A University of Miami initiative is being launched that will help health care providers in the Abacos islands in northern Bahamas to diagnose and treat patients who suffer from the type of post-disaster mental disorders that were prevalent in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.
AI is sparking a revolution in health care
Representatives from across the health care spectrum touted the benefits that AI has already generated in the industry and imagined the technology’s potential to reduce inequities and free up medical professionals to “put the care back in health care.”
Satellites power research on Earth’s challenges
Using powerful Earth-observing satellites and data gleaned from geographic information systems, University of Miami scientist Julius Dewald has studied everything from the impact of slash-and-burn agriculture in Zambia to the effectiveness of tree-planting efforts in Miami-Dade County.
Health care leaders to examine innovations and industry tensions
AI’s increasing influence, the impact of the upcoming presidential election, and economic challenges headline the marquee for the 13th annual “Business of Health Care Conference,” on Friday, Feb. 16.
Set your 2024 financial wellness goals
Discover University benefits and resources to help tackle your financial goals this year.
Well ’Canes Marketplace returns to Coral Gables Campus
Back with new and returning vendors, the Well ’Canes Marketplace can be found at the Miller Circle on the Coral Gables Campus on Wednesdays, and at the Fred Cowell Mall on the Medical Campus on Thursdays.
Do you get hiccups?
’Course you do. We all get this annoying condition. University of Miami experts explain why we get them and ways to get rid of them.
Do you get hiccups?
’Course you do. We all get this annoying condition. University of Miami experts explain why we get them and ways to get rid of them.
Should you set New Year’s resolutions?
If your answer is “yes,” a University of Miami expert tells you how you can achieve your goals.
Ways to avoid holiday weight gain
With plenty of tempting fare around, a University of Miami expert offers tips on what foods to avoid during this festive season.
Prioritize well-being during final exams
Wednesday marks the first day of final exams for the fall semester. Here’s a list of resources and some expert advice to support students’ mental and physical welfare during what can be a stressful time.
