In this issue: Dr. Drew Kern tests Ray Henderson's response to the FDA-approved Vyalev pump for advanced Parkinson’s patients.
New Year, New You?
(We think you're fine just the way you are.)
But if you're kicking off 2025 with new health resolutions, or if you just want expert insights for continuing your health and longevity goals, we've got you covered.
The latest articles we're highlighting from our newsrooms this month include:
Fluoride: A public health triumph with Colorado roots.
Botox: Surprising medical applications beyond wrinkles.
Cleansing Diets: Fact or fad?
Cortisol Face: The viral social media topic.
Crying: It's scientifically good for you!
Parkinson's Breakthrough: The Vyalev pump offers relief for advanced Parkinson’s patients.
New Year, New Life Hacks? Don't Believe Everything You Read
Last month, Aimee Bernard, PhD took center stage at Happy & Healthy Hour, hosted by the CU Anschutz Alumni team. Her recorded talk is a must-hear, packed with practical tips on ways to cut through the noise and make health decisions rooted in science — not fast fads or marketing tricks.
If you'd like a better understanding of something you've read or heard about related to medicine and health in general, please email your question(s) to advancement@cuanschutz.edu (or just reply to this email). Yours could be the question that Dr. Bernard answers via video reply next month!
The truth about fluoride in water. As fluoridated water has reemerged as a hotly debated health topic, we consulted with a dental expert to answer frequently asked questions about fluoride and public health.
Not just for wrinkles anymore. Much more than a wrinkle-reducer for the rich and famous, botulinum toxin today provides relief for patients suffering from migraines and excessive sweating to twitchy eyes and leaky bladders.
Could heightened cortisol levels cause a person’s face to swell and be puffy? That’s what some social media users are claiming, with videos about so-called “cortisol face” garnering millions of views on platforms like TikTok. CU endocrinologist Christie Turin More, MD, provides her take on what you should know about this viral social media topic.
The benefits of crying. Tears can help protect the ocular surface and assist the body in releasing stress, but it depends on the type of tear. CU optometrist Shawna Vanderhoof, OD, dives into tear types and why they’re important.
Debating joining a yoga class? Trevor Cassidy, group fitness manager and fitness instructor at the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, breaks down the wide range of benefits yoga can offer – from calmer heads to more flexible toes.
Philanthropic Spotlight
Discover the Stories Behind the Breakthroughs
Who are the people behind the private support driving our mission to pursue new solutions in healthcare?
They are patients, former students, researchers, faculty and benefactors who want to advance the cutting-edge breakthroughs happening here.
Discover the individual stories of the people fueling innovation and transforming lives.
JANUARY 23 Reading Partners Colorado: Information Session
Support elementary students in the Denver-metro area with just one hour a week of your volunteered time. Flexible in-person or virtual opportunities.
RESEARCH STUDY Seeking Participants with Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) who have Failed Prior Therapies
Purpose: To test different doses of the study drug, Imvotamab, to treat people with moderate to severe RA.
Giving up alcohol can mean improved health, weight loss, better sleep and more energy. For those practicing Dry January, this recipe subs in tart cherry juice in place of red wine to make a divine braised oxtail stew.
