Researchers envision better health interventions for men who have sex with men
While much of the health research around men who have sex with men (MSM) involves HIV, these communities are at increased risk for other health problems including certain types of cancer, substance use and mental health issues. A new scoping review by VCU School of Medicine and Massey Cancer Center researchers finds that a specific […]
Clinical trial tests new lifestyle program aimed at addressing obesity in young men
Young men with obesity are at risk for developing a host of health complications, including cancer, heart disease and cardiometabolic disease. To better understand the behaviors that contribute to obesity in this demographic and identify solutions, researchers at VCU Massey Cancer Center are testing a new lifestyle program aimed at promoting weight loss, physical activity […]
Striving and thriving in STEM launch
Nixon Arauz, Doctoral Student in the Social & Behavioral Sciences Program at the School of Medicine Striving & Thriving at VCU talks to Nixon about his undergraduate STEM experience, how his culture influences his work, and what it means to be a STEM student. What does it mean to you to be a STEM student? […]
A VCU doctoral student is looking at how racism might be affecting maternal health outcomes
A grant from Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest collegiate honor society, is helping to fund Hannah Ming’s research. Hannah Ming was the first in her family to attend college. Now the VCU doctoral student is conducting research to better understand whether racism plays a role in poor outcomes during childbirth. (Kevin Morley, University Marketing) […]
