Eric Olson, Ph.D., of UT Southwestern Medical Center, has been awarded the 2025 Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize for his pioneering research on the genetic control of muscle development and emerging treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. His work paves the way for critical breakthroughs in combating a life-threatening condition affecting both skeletal and cardiac muscle.

Now available at UWM, this two-part hybrid training equips participants to identify distress signals, respond with confidence, and connect students to supportive resources. Designed for faculty and staff, the program aims to foster a safer, more supportive campus environment.

A new study suggests that patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) may no longer require a full cystectomy. Early findings from the SURE-02 trial propose a promising path toward bladder preservation using perioperative pembrolizumab and sacituzumab govitecan.

A decade-long study by Harvard scientists suggests that lithium deficiency, triggered by amyloid plaques in the brain, may be a key factor in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. By testing innovative lithium compounds that evade plaque capture, researchers were able to reverse memory loss in mice at far lower doses than those used for psychiatric treatments.

Survivors of gender violence often live in tandem with seemingly contradictory realities—both intimately familiar and strangely alien. This article takes a look at five narratives that illustrate the challenging process of reconciling the complexities of trauma and normalcy.

Maternal mental illness is common, but misinformation about antidepressants too often prevents mothers from getting the support they need. This opinion piece sheds light on why accurate information is vital for maternal well-being, and by extension, the health of families.

Dorothy Hicks of Front Royal experienced a devastating tragedy when her son died by suicide. Determined to keep other families from enduring the same pain, she founded a nonprofit focused on suicide awareness. Her central message—“It can be anybody”—serves as a powerful reminder that no one is immune.

AbbVie is set to acquire Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals’ bretisilocin, a next-generation psychedelic compound with promising Phase 2 results for major depressive disorder. The treatment’s short-acting properties and robust clinical data highlight its potential to address critical gaps in current psychiatric therapies.

Bristol Myers Squibb is set to showcase new clinical and real-world findings on Camzyos (mavacamten) for obstructive and non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy at the ESC Congress 2025. The presentations include data from the global COLLIGO-HCM study, a pooled Phase 3 monotherapy analysis, and highlights from the largest trial to date in non-obstructive HCM.

Reading is more than a hobby—it’s an immersive escape that can ease life’s pressures. From personal anecdotes to a growing TikTok trend, books offer a unique high that’s rooted in scientific fascination and popular culture.

Baltimore Sun advice columnist Eric Thomas confronts two piercing reader questions: whether it is worth the emotional cost to remain in a neighborhood shared with an attacker, and how to respond when a close friend disappears without explanation. His “Asking Eric” column lays bare the tangled calculus of safety, trauma and loyalty.

England rugby union backs Tatyana Heard and Abby Dow told BBC Sport that crochet has become their antidote to endless doomscrolling. The pair believe the craft will steady their nerves when the Women’s Rugby World Cup begins.

A black-tie-optional evening at The Venue at Cotton Creek on August 9 drew supporters determined to help disabled veterans reconnect with the outdoors. Planned by Laura Rogers and months in the making, the inaugural gala mixed patriotism with personal testimony to launch a new fundraising tradition for the region.

After a decade and a half without fresh therapeutic options, fibromyalgia patients finally have reason for optimism. The FDA’s approval of Tonmya is the first new treatment for the condition in 15 years, promising more effective pain relief and a better quality of life.

A wife’s discomfort with her husband’s unsanitary eating habits is causing tension in their marriage. Open communication and empathy may be the keys to resolving their issues and restoring harmony at home.

Central Indiana is set to experience a dangerous heat wave starting Wednesday, with muggier air and high heat indices posing serious risks in the coming days. Residents are advised to prepare for oppressive conditions that may impact health and safety.

After her husband was tragically killed in an MRI accident, Adrienne Jones-McAllister shares her heartbreaking story of loss and the harrowing details of that fateful day.

Recent reports have raised concerns about a potential link between commonly used medications and an increased risk of dementia. Antacids, in particular, have been highlighted as possible contributors to cognitive decline. Health experts are urging the public to be cautious and informed about the medications they use.

In the summer of 1993, NBA star Dennis Rodman faced his darkest moments. After a near suicide attempt, he spent two months in solitude—a period that led to his personal rebirth and the emergence of a “new Dennis.”

Debra Des Vignes, inspired by a decade of crime reporting, founded the Indiana Prison Writers Workshop to help incarcerated individuals share their stories and heal. Through writing, inmates are finding a voice and a path to transformation.

A Kentucky teenager’s suicide exposes the alarming rise of AI-powered “nudify” apps used for digital blackmail. Threatening texts demanding $3,000 to suppress a fabricated nude image led to a tragedy that underscores the dark side of technology misuse.