News: Health

All News Stories

Nearly 600 children receive free dental screenings

February 9, 2018

UofL School of Dentistry students recently provided nearly 600 free dental screenings for children at Engelhard, Roosevelt Perry, Camp Taylor, Wilkerson, Jeffersontown and Rutherford Elementary schools.

‘Laugh Doctor’ shares health benefits of humor at UofL lecture Feb. 15

February 9, 2018

The many health benefits of humor are the focus of the “Building Hope” public lecture on Thursday, Feb. 15.

UofL research reveals molecule's critical role in muscle health

February 8, 2018

Among researchers exploring the mechanisms of muscle growth and health, there have been certain conceptions about the role of the signaling protein, transforming growth factor-ß-activated kinase 1 (TAK1).