Large study of chronic disease in rural areas faces loss of funding
Vasan Ramachandran is baffled. A cardiologist and veteran of the famed Framingham Heart Study, he is struggling to understand why a similar study he brought to life in 10 rural…
Mobile Dentistry as a Game Changer for Improving Health Equity in Underserved Areas
Mobile dentistry is an innovative concept designed to cater to the needs of under-served communities, especially those found in rural and low-income areas. Since poor oral health is prevalent amongst…
Dillon Gym opens new fitness areas amidst ongoing renovations
Princeton Campus Recreation turned the page on a new chapter in the multi-phase restoration of Dillon Gym on Monday, unveiling a double-decker wellness facility that boasts state of the art…
Living in tree-filled areas may reduce heart disease risk, study shows
Living in a tree-filled neighborhood may be as beneficial to the heart as regular exercise, new research shows. Researchers at the University of Louisville designed a clinical trial that followed…
Concerns raised about dental health in deprived areas
The findings have been published in BMJ Public Health Children living in the most deprived areas are three times more likely to need rotten teeth removed in hospital, according to…