Sustaining Health

A quick, affordable diagnostic test developed by a Washington State University researcher may help curb one of the most prevalent but least discussed sexually transmitted infections.

An air filter made out of corn protein instead of petroleum products can concurrently capture small particulates as well as toxic chemicals like formaldehyde that current air filters can’t.

It feels personal. The Black college students interviewed by Betty Wilson racially identified with unarmed Black victims of highly publicized police killings. In them, they saw their relatives, their friends — and themselves.

Cannabidiol or CBD, a non-psychoactive component of cannabis, inhibits the metabolism of nicotine, new research has found, meaning it could help tobacco users curb the urge for that next cigarette.

More U.S. high school seniors reported vaping cannabis in states where it is legal only for medical purposes than states where all adult use is permitted – a study finding that surprised the researchers.

Despite laws against advertising cannabis to teens, young people reported seeing a lot of positive cannabis messages through social media posts, and these were connected to their intent to use.

A WSU-led study found a higher prevalence of antibiotic-resistant E.coli in rural areas of Bangladesh with high arsenic contamination levels in drinking water compared to areas with less contamination.

“””While chemotherapy can kill cancer cells, like the one depicted above, WSU-led research indicates that the treatment could carry a toxic inheritance for descendents of adolescent cancer survivors.

Some smart home technology could help curb opioid overdose. A Washington State University pilot study showed that a set of noninvasive home sensors could provide accurate information about overnight restlessness and sleep problems for people recovering from opioid use disorder.

A recently discovered virus in a Russian bat that is similar to SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind COVID-19, is likely capable of infecting humans and, if it were to spillover, is resistant to current vaccines.

Feeding honey to hibernating bears helped Washington State University researchers find the potential genetic keys to the bears’ insulin control, an advance that could ultimately lead to a treatment for human diabetes.

Many of the WSU studies that grabbed headlines last year had to do with human health, topped by the discovery of a potentially dangerous virus in Russian bats, a relative of the one that causes COVID‑19.

Join us April 18 at WSU Innovators in Seattle to learn more about how WSU’s work in Africa affects health in North America Attend WSU Innovators to hear from two researchers […]

Advancing the health of communities worldwide For decades, doctors have trusted antibiotic medicines to fight Infectious bacteria, saving lives and restoring health. Lately, though, the drugs often fail. To blame […]

Exploring evolutionary genetics to stop disease Ornery marsupials about the size of a small dog, Tasmanian devils reign as the dominant carnivore on their native island of Tasmania, 150 miles […]

Pharmacy research paves way for genetic tests Physicians may soon have another diagnostic tool to help treat cancer patients, thanks to a new partnership between WSU and a genetic testing company […]

Inquiry to see if reforms address cost and access disparities faced by people with disabilities Professor of Health Policy and Administration Jae Kennedy is heading up a new initiative to […]

Sleep’s final stage key to development A recent study of the role of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep in the development of young brains suggests that it makes experiences “stick” […]

WSU Vancouver’s Probst looking at mix of stressors, employment, resources Does where you live affect your ability to cope with financial and employment stress? That question is on the minds […]

Investigating one of society’s most powerful workhorses On a cool evening last April, at exactly 8:01 p.m., the International Space Station traced a bright silver arc over Pullman. Inside, a […]