A new WashU Medicine study found an association between frequent #cannabis use and more frequent convulsive seizures in adults with drug-resistant epilepsy. https://bit.ly/4rQQP6E

What is alpha-gal syndrome and why is it spreading rapidly?

Allergist and immunologist Dr. Maya Jerath at WashU Medicine weighs in on the shift. https://bit.ly/4AO2bfR

Does cannabis help or hurt seizures? 🍃

A recent WashU Medicine study found that adults with drug-resistant epilepsy who used cannabis frequently had over twice as many convulsive seizures each year compared to those who didn’t use cannabis. https://bit.ly/4jtaOWG

Understanding how Alzheimer's disease progresses requires long-term, high-resolution monitoring, something that's been nearly impossible with existing technology.

Professor Song Hu and his team at the McKelvey School of Engineering are changing that. https://bit.ly/4lg3UTE

“While this study cannot determine cause and effect, the consistency of the evidence underscores loneliness as a serious public health concern.”

A new international study led by researchers at the Bursky School of Public Health reveals a sobering trend. https://bit.ly/46MNFaS

When a child needs surgery to remove part of their small intestine, it can save their life. But it can also lead to serious liver problems down the road.

Researchers at WashU Medicine have developed a new compound that could change that. https://bit.ly/4rvDbnt

Speaking the language: A global study of 4 million Facebook posts from 800+ political parties across 87 democracies reveals how language shapes political inclusion, representation, and participation. https://bit.ly/4dmGTuF

Obesity impacts about 40% of Americans.

#Research from WashU Medicine reveals key insights on which diets most effectively boost metabolic and liver health. https://bit.ly/4wWLMm4