August 3, 2020

Learning from Women with Opioid Use Disorder

Understanding trauma women experienced as children can inform better care for moms struggling with opioid use disorder.

July 16, 2020

How to Manipulate Brain Waves for a Better Mental State

Understanding activity in the brain to help with sleep, stress and focus.

June 29, 2020

Dealing With Grief in the Age of COVID-19

Facing an inconceivable loss of human life, a mounting economic toll, and a “new normal,” we look for answers on how to cope with grief in various forms.

June 22, 2020

Boosting Your Immune System – Fact vs. Fiction

From mega-doses of vitamins to nutritional supplements we can’t pronounce – Jefferson experts help us understand what can actually help our immunity during the pandemic.

June 10, 2020

How to Approach Conversations About Social Distancing and Masking

From perceived risk to caution fatigue, Jefferson experts share insights into why there are differences in how people approach measures intended to prevent spread of the coronavirus.

June 8, 2020

Clinical Trials to Search for COVID-19 Treatments

Clinical researchers are getting trials to patients with COVID-19 faster than ever. Here are the latest Jefferson trials testing potential COVID-19 therapies.

May 18, 2020

Survey Reveals the Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Patients

A team of researchers at The Neu Center at SKCC launched a survey to understand the main concerns of cancer patients, and barriers to their care and treatment during the pandemic

May 8, 2020

What I Wish Women and Their Support Systems Knew About Miscarriage

Navigating the stigma, mental toll, and difficult conversations with family, friends, and doctors – a Jefferson researcher shares her experiences and what she’s learned from studying a grieving community.

May 5, 2020

Loneliness in Times of Isolation

Social isolation can change our brain and our lives. What are signs loneliness is affecting us, and how do we combat it?

April 6, 2020

Spread the Science, Not the Virus

Public health researchers at Jefferson recommend ways to avoid misinformation during the COVID19 pandemic, like seeking out trusted sources, local updates, and cross-checked information.

March 25, 2020

The Biology of Coronavirus Preventative Measures

Why do we take preventative measures during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic?