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Health Authorities Work to Contain Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak

Daniel Pastula, MD, MHS — Mon, 11 May 2026 15:43:01 GMT

The MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, was on its way to the Canary Islands on May 7, 2026, after evacuating three ill passengers for treatment.

What Health Risks Do Astronauts Face After Artemis II? CU Anschutz Physician on Deep Space

Laura Kelley — Thu, 07 May 2026 22:22:40 GMT

As NASA prepares for Artemis III and future missions beyond the moon, the focus is shifting, from observing how the human body responds in space to preparing for longer, more complex missions.

Can 3D Printing Fix Dentures? New Research Targets Cost, Fit and Performance

matthew.hastings@ucdenver.edu (Matthew Hastings) — Tue, 05 May 2026 18:13:38 GMT

Jeffrey Stansbury, PhD, senior associate dean for research and professor at the CU Anschutz School of Dental Medicine, has four properties he wants the next generation of dentures to contain: Cheaper, faster to make, more durable and potentially able to combat bacteria and fungus.

How GLP-1 Drugs Went From Lab Discovery to Weight-Loss Breakthroughs

debra.melani@cuanschutz.edu (Debra Melani) — Mon, 04 May 2026 18:29:57 GMT

Just as every human body starts with one cell, every healthcare advancement begins with basic science. No matter how amazing the end result is, scientific success stories generally originate with a single idea in a single lab and take decades of persistent teamwork to become something of note – if they ever even do.

What Is Hoarding Disorder? A Behavioral Neurologist Explains Its Causes, Risks and Treatment

Carie Behounek — Mon, 04 May 2026 15:11:12 GMT

“Safety first” is the message a CU Anschutz behavioral neurologist wants caregivers of older adults with memory disorders and dementia to keep in mind. The recommendation is based on a behavior that’s been noticed more frequently in patients with many brain diseases – hoarding.

How Does Light-Activated Technology Eliminate Tooth Decay?

Aimee Bernard, PhD — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:03:24 GMT

When we eat sugary and starchy foods, the bacteria in our mouth feed on the small bits of food left on our teeth. While digesting the bits of food left behind, bacteria produce acids. These acids slowly wear down the tooth enamel, leading to cavities and tooth decay if not cleaned away.

Does a Mom's Behavior Influence Her Toddler's Screen Time?

Staff — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:32:22 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 the influence mothers' screen-related behaviors have on toddlers' screen use and how lactation consultants need more education to confidently counsel new mothers with HIV.

CU-Led Project Targets Osteoarthritis Reversal, Human Trials by 2028

Christopher.Casey@ucdenver.edu (Chris Casey) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:05:46 GMT

A groundbreaking and fast-paced effort – combining biologic, clinical and regulatory expertise at the University of Colorado Anschutz – has helped propel an ambitious nationwide attempt to reverse osteoarthritis (OA), a painful degenerative disease that affects 32 million Americans.

Why Are Women More Likely to Develop MS? New Proteomics Study Finds Clues

debra.melani@cuanschutz.edu (Debra Melani) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:53:05 GMT

Knowing that women are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) at three times the rate of men, particularly during their 30s and 40s, scientists in the CU Anschutz lab of Kimberley Bruce, PhD, recently took that window of opportunity and ran with it.

Some Cancer Drugs Disrupt Taste by Changing the Cells Inside Taste Buds, Study Shows

David.Kelly@ucdenver.edu (David Kelly) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:18:41 GMT

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz may have identified why many cancer patients say food suddenly tastes unpleasant during treatment.