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University of Miami senior Kieran Nardi-White landed a prestigious Boren Scholarship to study Swahili in Tanzania this fall. He's the first UM student to earn the national security scholarship since 2018.
A new $114,000 program gives younger head and neck cancer survivors stress management tools they can use anytime, anywhere. The self-guided digital platform tackles the unique challenges faced by working-age survivors balancing recovery with jobs and families.
Three out of four cancer survivors say fear of recurrence is their biggest emotional struggle, according to new audience data from the University of Miami. Experts point to better communication and mental health support as the path forward.
A groundbreaking University of Miami study found that adding a diabetes drug before heart rhythm surgery nearly doubled success rates for patients struggling with atrial fibrillation. The surprising discovery could transform treatment for millions living with irregular heartbeats.
The 18-year-old golfer is back in the gym preparing for her freshman season at the University of Miami, just months after surgery to fix wrist injuries. Her recovery marks an important step toward her dream of playing professional golf pain-free.
A groundbreaking therapy helps cancer patients maintain their full chemotherapy doses by protecting platelet counts, keeping treatment on track when every dose matters. The phase 3 trial shows romiplostim could transform how doctors manage one of chemotherapy's toughest side effects.
University of Miami scientists found a way to restore blood flow in the brains of mice with Alzheimer's, a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for the 7 million Americans living with the disease. By activating a specific protein in blood vessels, they reversed one of the earliest warning signs of the condition.
Researchers at the University of Miami discovered a breakthrough that makes chemotherapy-resistant tumors vulnerable again by blocking a single protein. The approach could help patients who've run out of treatment options without increasing toxic side effects.
A University of Miami percussion professor has helped launch his students into dream careers across America, with recent grads landing positions at major symphonies and universities. His secret? Teaching musicians first, percussionists second.
More than 250 lymphoma survivors will learn stress management and coping techniques through a groundbreaking national trial. The free virtual program treats resilience as a teachable skill, not something you're born with.
A University of Miami program brings together 150 cancer survivors and caregivers every Saturday to train for a cycling challenge while learning plant-based nutrition and mindfulness. Now in its fourth year, Believe in You transforms recovery into community strength.