As a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Translational Medicine and Physiology and the Sleep and Performance Research Center, Poppy Gardiner studies sleep disturbances like insomnia and sleep apnea.
A growing population of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) over 55 face unique challenges and opportunities for healthy aging, according to a study led by researchers at the Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH) in the WSU College of Medicine.
An assistant professor in Speech and Hearing Sciences, Katy Cabbage, PhD, CCC-SLP, is researching the interplay between speech disorders and literacy and teaching the next generation of speech-language pathologists.
Just a few days on a night shift schedule throws off protein rhythms related to blood glucose regulation, energy metabolism and inflammation, processes that can influence the development of chronic metabolic conditions.
Bolu Olawuyi, MD, a first-year resident in the WSU Family Medicine Residency Program in Pullman, recently presented at the Washington Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP) 2024 Poster Symposium.
Despite ChatGPT’s reported ability to pass medical exams, new research indicates it would be unwise to rely on it for some health assessments, such as whether a patient with chest pain needs to be hospitalized.
Getting dementia diagnosed can be a long and difficult process for anyone, but some may face additional challenges based on race or ethnicity and where they live, according to a study led by WSU IREACH researchers.
Large swings in blood glucose tied to Type 1 diabetes may impact the brain’s ability to quickly process information, according to a study led by scientists at the WSU College of Medicine and McLean Hospital in Massachusetts.
Eating more plant-based proteins like beans, soy, nuts, and seeds could be the key to a more sustainable diet, according to a study conducted by nutrition researchers in the College of Medicine.