Health Department Will Mine Unverified Vaccine Injury Claims with New AI Tool.
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is developing a generative artificial intelligence tool to find patterns across data reported to a national vaccine monitoring database and to generate hypotheses on the negative effects of vaccines, according to...
Health Research Sheds Light on Potential Causes of Infertility.
Even in the best-case scenario, when fertility clinics transfer chromosomally normal embryos into a would-be mother’s uterus, the procedure only leads to a live birth half of the time. Some embryo transfers result in a pregnancy, and then miscarriage; but in 30 to 35%...
Join the Princeton GradFuture Forum 2026 This Week!
Professional Development Conference Offering a full week of engaging keynote speakers, skill-building workshops, alumni panels, and networking sessions, the GradFUTURES Forum features dozens of online and in-person sessions with real-time relevance to success in...
Scientists Say Taking These Common Medications May Have Lasting Impact on Your Gut.
A healthy gut is essential to a healthy body, but more factors are influencing it than you might expect. It turns out that, in addition to stocking your fridge with the best foods for gut health and accounting for any genetic predispositions you may have, you may need...
Why People Won’t Quit a Weight Loss Drug—Even When It Makes Them Feel Sick.
Patients who use semaglutide for weight loss, like Ozempic, are more likely to continue the medication if they perceive it as effective, even when facing unpleasant side effects, according to Rutgers Health researchers. Their study, published in Journal of Medical...
Rutgers Develops New Tool for Examining Cancer Genomic Data that Could Improve Treatment.
When scientists sequence tumor DNA, they typically find small amounts of genetic code from bacteria, viruses and fungi – microorganisms that, if actually present in tumor tissues, could influence how they grow, evade immunity or respond to treatment. But do...
New Jersey bans some products with toxic PFAS chemicals. Here’s what to know.
Toxic PFAS chemicals have tainted water, air and soil in the U.S. for decades. The so-called “forever” chemicals don’t break down naturally in the environment and can remain in the human bloodstream for years. New Jersey lawmakers have taken action to reduce one...
How a Simple Dietary Change May Slow Liver Cancer in At-Risk Patients.
People with compromised liver function may be able to reduce their risk of liver cancer or slow its progression with a simple dietary change: eating less protein. A Rutgers-led study in Science Advances found low-protein diets slowed liver tumor growth and cancer...
Join NJ ACTS Clinical Research Management Collaborative Series on 3/31 from 12-1:30
Uterine Fibroids Webinar – Eliminating Barriers to Research and Care Advancing awareness, addressing disparities, and empowering patients through education to improve research participation and access to care. This session will explore critical challenges surrounding...
NJACTS Community Engagement Core COVID-19 Resources
The situation around the current spread of COVID-19 is changing rapidly. We have compiled resource links for the general community highlighting local resources across New Jersey, ways to get involved, and mental and physical wellness. Visit our COVID-19 page for...