Monthly Archives: September 2018

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When should guidelines change? A clarion call for evidence regarding the benefits and risks of screening for colorectal cancer at earlier ages

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Genomic Medicine postdoctoral fellowship opportunity

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VUMC provides summer learning opportunities for students

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VUMC in the news

A roundup of a few recent stories from the press about Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Continue reading

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“My Southern Health”: Exercise and breast cancer; what to expect

Physical activity boosts health, including for people being treated for breast cancer. An expert answers questions about exercise and breast cancer. Continue reading

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VUMC Veterans Committee is ready for duty

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VUMC dietitian details tailgating tips: If you’re going to eat in a parking lot, do it right.

As tailgating time moves into full swing, it is a great chance to visit with friends in the crisp fall air and enjoy the ambiance of the season. Of course, nobody wants to get sick while having a good time, and by taking a few precautions, nobody has to. Continue reading

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Investigators find that bile acids reduce cocaine reward

Bile acids — gut compounds that aid in the digestion of dietary fats — reduce the desire for cocaine, according to a new study published in PLOS Biology. The findings suggest that targeting bile acid signaling in the brain may be a novel way to treat… Continue reading

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Rec Center offers facility fitness tours

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