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'KYH2O' Podcast is Entertaining Way to Learn About Water Resources

Mar 26, 2019, 8:52 AM

Water is abundant in Kentucky with its more than 90,000 miles of waterways. "KYH2O," a new podcast series produced by the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, uses multiple lenses to examine the importance of that precious natural resource.

Does Smoking Cause Dementia? Maybe Not, Study Says

Mar 26, 2019, 8:48 AM

It's an irrefutable fact that smoking is bad for you. Study after study has proven that smoking increases your risk for cancer, heart disease, diabetes – even blindness. But dementia? Not so fast. A recent study has demonstrated that smoking is not associated with a higher risk of dementia.

Trials and Triumph: Iraqi-born Undergraduate Finds Passion in Oral Health Research

Mar 25, 2019, 11:11 AM

Student, ambassador, tutor, mentee, volunteer — human health sciences major Amina Nouri wears many hats during her typical week. However, she steps into her most unique role when she gears up to conduct dental research with the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry’s Dr. Octavio Gonzalez.

UK, Kentucky Department for Public Health Collaboration Aims to Eliminate New HIV Infections in the Commonwealth

Mar 21, 2019, 9:22 AM

A collaborative program aimed at preventing new HIV infections in Kentucky, as well as expanding education and care for persons living with HIV, is being launched in Northern Kentucky and throughout the Commonwealth.

Einstein's Theory Meets the World of Finance

Mar 21, 2019, 9:16 AM

Although it may seem like a stretch, Albert Einstein's theory of space and time may have a relevant connection to the world of finance.

Celebrate UK Innovation at the Third Annual 'Patent Palooza!'

Mar 20, 2019, 9:42 AM

The University of Kentucky Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) will host its third annual "Patent Palooza!" 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in Ballroom 212C of the Gatton Student Center.

Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence to Host Information Session March 20

Mar 18, 2019, 8:59 AM

The Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence will host an information session at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, in Room 200 of the Funkhouser Building to inform students about the Chellgren Center Enrichment Groups, which meet during the fall term, and the Chellgren Student Fellows Program.

Markey Hosting OncLive Summit on Neuroendocrine Tumors

Mar 18, 2019, 8:52 AM

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center is hosting OncLive’s State of the Science Summit with a focus on neuroendocrine tumors on Saturday, April 20, 2019.

Tara Holm to Present J.C. Eaves Lecture in Mathematics

Mar 18, 2019, 8:46 AM

Tara Holm, a mathematician and professor at Cornell University, will deliver the 2018-19 J.C. Eaves Lecture. Hosted by the University of Kentucky Department of Mathematics, the lecture will take place at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 21, in 208 White Hall Classroom Building.

Report Shows Success of Substance Abuse Treatment Locator Website

Mar 18, 2019, 8:19 AM

Preliminary data shows that the Find Help Now Kentucky website, a near real-time treatment locator for substance use disorders, has had 70,000 individuals seeking help from the site since February 2018.

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