California medical ethicist to talk in Honolulu

June 25th, 2009 by Malamalama Staff | No Comments

California medical ethicist to talk in Honolulu

A medical ethicist who helps recommend regulation on stem cell research will speak at the UH medical school on opportunities and ethical challenges related to advances in reproductive medicine research.


Shield young eyes and reduce cataract risk

April 16th, 2009 by Malamalama Staff | No Comments

Shield young eyes and reduce cataract risk

Research conducted by the John A. Burns School of Medicine’s Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa recommends promoting use of sunglasses by children.


Good genes tied to long life

March 6th, 2009 by Malamalama Staff | No Comments

Good genes tied to long life

The Hawaiʻi Lifespan Study provides the first strong evidence that a specific variation of gene FOXO3A is linked to a long, healthy life.


Biogenesis institute receives major grant

March 4th, 2009 by Malamalama Staff | No Comments

Biogenesis institute receives major grant

The Institute for Biogenesis Research at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is one of five institutions selected to receive five-year Institutional Development Awards from the National Institute of Health in 2008.


Celebrating a new year of good health

January 8th, 2009 by Malamalama Staff | No Comments

Celebrating a new year of good health

Students of the John A. Burns School of Medicine have assembled health screenings and information from all over Oʻahu to offer at this year’s “Celebrate Health” Community Health Fair from 12-3 p.m. this Friday, January 9.


Student turns adversity into a medical mission

September 19th, 2008 by Tina Shelton | 1 Comment

Student turns adversity into a medical mission

The Urge to Do Good, Part 3: Student turns adversity into a medical mission.


More ways UH is making a difference

September 19th, 2008 by Malamalama Staff | No Comments

More ways UH is making a difference

The Urge to Do Good, Part 5: More ways UH is making a difference.


Woman’s size shouldn’t influence contraceptive counseling

August 29th, 2008 by Malamalama Staff | No Comments

Although some studies suggest overweight and obese women have a higher risk of unintended pregnancy, it’s probably not due to any difference in their behavior.



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October 2009 issue of Malamalama, the magazine of the University of Hawaii System

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