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New Pediatric Eczema Guidelines Call for Personalized Atopic Dermatitis Treatment

Christopher.Casey@ucdenver.edu (Chris Casey) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:16:03 GMT

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has released its first evidence-based guidelines for preventing and treating atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema. The new guidelines are good news for the millions of children and adolescents living with itchy, inflamed skin caused by atopic dermatitis, according to a CU Anschutz pediatric dermatologist.

Why Strength Training Is Essential for Healthy Aging

debra.melani@cuanschutz.edu (Debra Melani) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:27:40 GMT

If you’re old enough to remember when jogging went mainstream (the ’70s) or the aerobics craze infiltrated fitness centers (the ’80s), then chances are you’ve already joined one of the latest top-trending exercises of this decade: strength training.

How T Cells Recognize and Fight Infections: What CU Anschutz Researchers Are Learning

Aimee Bernard, PhD — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:49:16 GMT

Imagine your immune system as a vast military working together to protect all of the different areas of your body. There are many different jobs within this military that include specialists trained for precise roles. These specialists are the different cells of the immune system.

How Workplace Stress Hijacks the Nervous System to Cause Headaches − And a Neurologist’s Guide to Managing Them

Danielle Wilhour, MD — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:57:14 GMT

Many people finish the workday not just tired but wired. Their mind keeps racing, their body feels tense and even in moments that should be restful they feel a lingering sense of urgency. Conversations replay in their mind, unfinished tasks resurface and their nervous system seems unwilling to power down.

The University of Colorado Anschutz, along with UCHealth and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Form Strategic Alliance with Bayer to Advance Drug Development and Clinical Trials

Laura Kelley — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:03 GMT

Bayer, a global life sciences company, has announced a new strategic alliance focused on clinical trials collaboration with the University of Colorado Anschutz, UCHealth and Children’s Hospital Colorado, establishing Bayer’s first alliance of its kind with an academic medical center. The initiative reflects a shared commitment to accelerating clinical research through stronger collaboration between industry and academic medicine.

CU Anschutz Researchers Develop Potential Nonhormonal Therapy to Repair Vaginal Tissue Damaged by Menopause

julia.milzer@ucdenver.edu (Julia Milzer) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have developed a promising nonhormonal therapy for women experiencing Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). GSM is a common chronic condition caused by declining estrogen levels that affects the vulva, vagina and urinary tract, leading to symptoms such as vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and recurrent vaginal and urinary tract infections.

Why Seeds and Nuts Are Good for Your Health: Benefits, Risks and Best Choices

Christopher.Casey@ucdenver.edu (Chris Casey) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:06:27 GMT

While they are sometimes tricky to find in your favored supermarket – check the bulk-bins section – seeds and nuts should not be overlooked when shopping for a balanced and nutritious diet.

CU Anschutz Marcus Institute for Brain Health Participates in National Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trial

Laura Kelley — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:52:30 GMT

The University of Colorado Anschutz Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) is participating in a national clinical trial evaluating a structured, interdisciplinary rehabilitation program for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and co-occurring psychological health conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety.

Healthy but Sedentary Individuals Show Early Decline in Cellular Energy Production

David.Kelly@ucdenver.edu (David Kelly) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:33:17 GMT

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have found that healthy yet sedentary individuals show a significant, coordinated drop in muscle mitochondrial function that may precede the development of major diseases like cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s.

Type 2 Diabetes Study Finds What's Stealing Adolescents' Sleep

Staff — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:17:14 GMT

Welcome to Science Snapshot, a quick digest of the latest research happening across the CU Anschutz campus. Hear from researchers as they briefly explain one of their recent studies and how it could improve healthcare. In this installment, we highlight how vaccinated and unvaccinated children's bodies respond differently to a flu infection and what's costing adolescents with or at risk of diabetes their sleep.