Tag: ASU Health
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ASU teams up with Phoenix Children’s to help kids with painful inflammatory bowel diseases
Study uses bacteria to help doctors find better ways to diagnose Graphic by Richard Holland/ASU About 2.7 million people in the U.S. live with inflammatory bowel diseases, which cause long-term inflammation in the digestive system. The number of children diagnosed with these conditions, like Crohn’s disease, is rising faster than in adults, but the reasons…
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The metabolic marvels of the human brain
Madeline Andrews is researching innovative ways to treat neurological disorders by studying brain development Students and staff researchers pose in the lab of Madeline Andrews, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering in the School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering, part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Members of…
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Optimizing Athlete Hydration During Exercise in the Real World: Performance Implications and Practical Approaches
Lewis James is based in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom, where he undertakes research and teaching in sport and exercise nutrition. His research group mainly focuses on the regulation and optimisation of water and salt balance for human health and performance, with additional work…
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Perspectives on Enhancing Human Performance: “Just Add Water”?
Mindy Millard-Stafford is a professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she directs the Exercise Physiology Laboratory. She received her bachelor’s degree in health and physical education from Pennsylvania State University, a master’s degree in physical education from the University of Florida, and a PhD in physical…
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Incorporating Technology into Hydration Self-Assessments
Mitchell Zaplatosch is an assistant professor and registered dietitian at Kennesaw State University. In this role, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses focusing on nutrition and performance, exercise physiology, and statistics for exercise science. He completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in diet and exercise from Iowa State University, where he worked as a…
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How AI can improve medical and insurance billing
Study examines use of deep learning to reduce billing errors, especially for high-need patients Illustration courtesy of iStock Navigating the complexities of health care billing and reimbursement can often feel like dealing with a convoluted system that is only understood by a select few. Frequently, these processes are also marred by inaccuracies and insufficient oversight,…
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Water Talks – Water and Survival: A Story from Nature and Evolution to Modern Disease
Survival is linked with having enough water, food, and oxygen. Here we describe a metabolic pathway aimed at conserving water that provides major insights into the cause of obesity. Be prepared for a surprise around every corner. Attendees can also earn one continuing education unit for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the Academy…
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ASU Employee Wellness 2025: Mini health screening — Tempe campus
Benefits-eligible Arizona State University employees can get a 30-minute health screening. Several tests are free of charge, including readings on cholesterol, blood pressure and triglycerides. Other tests are available for as low as a $25 copay. Cash, check, MasterCard or Visa are accepted. Bring your ASU ID and health insurance cards. Fasting for eight hours…
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ASU Employee Wellness 2025: Mini health screening —Tempe campus
Benefits-eligible Arizona State University employees can get a 30-minute health screening. Several tests are free of charge, including readings on cholesterol, blood pressure, and triglycerides. Other tests are available for as low as a $25 copay. Cash, check, MasterCard, or Visa are accepted. Bring your ASU ID and health insurance cards. Fasting for eight hours…
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Health Talks — Too Hot to Handle: Extreme Heat and Drug-Related Risks
In 2024, substance use — often meth, fentanyl or alcohol use — contributed to 58% of heat-related deaths in Maricopa County, according to the preliminary heat-related deaths report from the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Extreme heat can amplify the effects of both prescribed and illicit drugs, especially for people without access to adequate…
