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A molecule from the sea may hold clues to fighting cancer.
Using a new 24-step process, Yale chemists have recreated gukulenin A, a complex molecule from South Korean sea sponges that may inhibit tumor growth and guide future cancer drug development. #Yale
Using a new 24-step process, Yale chemists have recreated gukulenin A, a complex molecule from South Korean sea sponges that may inhibit tumor growth and guide future cancer drug development. #Yale
Soaking up the anti-cancer properties of a South Korean sea sponge
Yale researchers have completed a challenging synthesis of a molecule that may have potent anti-cancer effects.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
A molecule from the sea may hold clues to fighting cancer.
Using a new 24-step process, Yale chemists have recreated gukulenin A, a complex molecule from South Korean sea sponges that may inhibit tumor growth and guide future cancer drug development. #Yale
Using a new 24-step process, Yale chemists have recreated gukulenin A, a complex molecule from South Korean sea sponges that may inhibit tumor growth and guide future cancer drug development. #Yale
The Game 2025, in pictures. 📸
Yale topped previously unbeaten Harvard, but some of the best moments were the ones happening between the plays and in the stands. Take a look at a few favorites and explore the full gallery here: bit.ly/48wsZ80 #Yale
Yale topped previously unbeaten Harvard, but some of the best moments were the ones happening between the plays and in the stands. Take a look at a few favorites and explore the full gallery here: bit.ly/48wsZ80 #Yale
November 23, 2025 at 11:07 PM
The Game 2025, in pictures. 📸
Yale topped previously unbeaten Harvard, but some of the best moments were the ones happening between the plays and in the stands. Take a look at a few favorites and explore the full gallery here: bit.ly/48wsZ80 #Yale
Yale topped previously unbeaten Harvard, but some of the best moments were the ones happening between the plays and in the stands. Take a look at a few favorites and explore the full gallery here: bit.ly/48wsZ80 #Yale
Scientific analysis is illuminating how ancient cultures used opium.
Chemical analysis of a 2,500-year-old vase from Yale’s Babylonian Collection revealed strong evidence of opium use in ancient Egypt, and a link between King Tut’s era and Persia’s, deepening understanding of early medicine. #Yale
Chemical analysis of a 2,500-year-old vase from Yale’s Babylonian Collection revealed strong evidence of opium use in ancient Egypt, and a link between King Tut’s era and Persia’s, deepening understanding of early medicine. #Yale
New discovery suggests opium use in ancient cultures, from Xerxes to King Tut
A new Yale study finds chemical traces of opium ancient Egyptian alabaster vase, suggesting that opiate use was more common in ancient Egyptian culture than previously thought.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Scientific analysis is illuminating how ancient cultures used opium.
Chemical analysis of a 2,500-year-old vase from Yale’s Babylonian Collection revealed strong evidence of opium use in ancient Egypt, and a link between King Tut’s era and Persia’s, deepening understanding of early medicine. #Yale
Chemical analysis of a 2,500-year-old vase from Yale’s Babylonian Collection revealed strong evidence of opium use in ancient Egypt, and a link between King Tut’s era and Persia’s, deepening understanding of early medicine. #Yale
History was made at the Yale Bowl.
Yale topped previously undefeated Harvard in the 141st playing of The Game, earning a share of the Ivy League title and the league’s first-ever automatic bid to the NCAA FCS playoffs.
Highlights from Yale Athletics: bit.ly/3Xe4gir #Yale
Yale topped previously undefeated Harvard in the 141st playing of The Game, earning a share of the Ivy League title and the league’s first-ever automatic bid to the NCAA FCS playoffs.
Highlights from Yale Athletics: bit.ly/3Xe4gir #Yale
November 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
History was made at the Yale Bowl.
Yale topped previously undefeated Harvard in the 141st playing of The Game, earning a share of the Ivy League title and the league’s first-ever automatic bid to the NCAA FCS playoffs.
Highlights from Yale Athletics: bit.ly/3Xe4gir #Yale
Yale topped previously undefeated Harvard in the 141st playing of The Game, earning a share of the Ivy League title and the league’s first-ever automatic bid to the NCAA FCS playoffs.
Highlights from Yale Athletics: bit.ly/3Xe4gir #Yale
Practicing patience at Yale’s art museums.
300 students from New Haven’s Albertus Magnus College visited Yale’s art galleries for sessions encouraging close looking, reflection, and ethical engagement with the world. “We want them to know that these are their museums, too.” bit.ly/3JO1AFg #Yale
300 students from New Haven’s Albertus Magnus College visited Yale’s art galleries for sessions encouraging close looking, reflection, and ethical engagement with the world. “We want them to know that these are their museums, too.” bit.ly/3JO1AFg #Yale
November 22, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Practicing patience at Yale’s art museums.
300 students from New Haven’s Albertus Magnus College visited Yale’s art galleries for sessions encouraging close looking, reflection, and ethical engagement with the world. “We want them to know that these are their museums, too.” bit.ly/3JO1AFg #Yale
300 students from New Haven’s Albertus Magnus College visited Yale’s art galleries for sessions encouraging close looking, reflection, and ethical engagement with the world. “We want them to know that these are their museums, too.” bit.ly/3JO1AFg #Yale
Meet Egyptologist Victoria Almansa-Villatoro.
In a new Q&A, she talks about her course on the nature of evil, her research on ancient Egyptian language and society, her work excavating clay seal impressions near the pyramids of Giza, and her love of horror movies. #Yale
In a new Q&A, she talks about her course on the nature of evil, her research on ancient Egyptian language and society, her work excavating clay seal impressions near the pyramids of Giza, and her love of horror movies. #Yale
Getting to know... Victoria Almansa-Villatoro
In a Q&A, Yale's Victoria Almansa-Villatoro discusses her research into ancient Egyptian language, excavating clay seal impressions near the pyramids of Giza, and her love of horror.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Meet Egyptologist Victoria Almansa-Villatoro.
In a new Q&A, she talks about her course on the nature of evil, her research on ancient Egyptian language and society, her work excavating clay seal impressions near the pyramids of Giza, and her love of horror movies. #Yale
In a new Q&A, she talks about her course on the nature of evil, her research on ancient Egyptian language and society, her work excavating clay seal impressions near the pyramids of Giza, and her love of horror movies. #Yale
Many people who experience incarceration still face unequal access to cancer care.
A new Yale study found that those diagnosed during or soon after incarceration often experience treatment delays, underscoring persistent disparities and the need for system-level solutions. #Yale
A new Yale study found that those diagnosed during or soon after incarceration often experience treatment delays, underscoring persistent disparities and the need for system-level solutions. #Yale
For incarcerated people, gaps exist in quality of cancer care
A new Yale study investigates the quality of cancer care among those diagnosed with cancer during or immediately after incarceration.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Many people who experience incarceration still face unequal access to cancer care.
A new Yale study found that those diagnosed during or soon after incarceration often experience treatment delays, underscoring persistent disparities and the need for system-level solutions. #Yale
A new Yale study found that those diagnosed during or soon after incarceration often experience treatment delays, underscoring persistent disparities and the need for system-level solutions. #Yale
The holidays do not have to end in a food coma.
In a new Q&A, Yale culinary medicine expert Nate Wood shares simple ways to approach festive meals with balance. He talks about small swaps, mindful choices, and how to enjoy the season without losing sight of your well-being. #Yale
In a new Q&A, Yale culinary medicine expert Nate Wood shares simple ways to approach festive meals with balance. He talks about small swaps, mindful choices, and how to enjoy the season without losing sight of your well-being. #Yale
Be filled with cheer (and not regret): Tips for savoring healthier holiday meals
The holidays don't have to end in a food coma. In a Q&A, Yale culinary medicine expert Nate Wood shares some tips, swaps, and strategies to combat calorie overload -- or at least offset the damage.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The holidays do not have to end in a food coma.
In a new Q&A, Yale culinary medicine expert Nate Wood shares simple ways to approach festive meals with balance. He talks about small swaps, mindful choices, and how to enjoy the season without losing sight of your well-being. #Yale
In a new Q&A, Yale culinary medicine expert Nate Wood shares simple ways to approach festive meals with balance. He talks about small swaps, mindful choices, and how to enjoy the season without losing sight of your well-being. #Yale
Care often begins with community.
At Manos Juntas, a free clinic in Oklahoma City, volunteers provide vital care for people who might otherwise go without. For Jackson Higginbottom ’20 M.P.H., that experience shaped a lifelong commitment to public health and service. bit.ly/4oyPwqB #Yale
At Manos Juntas, a free clinic in Oklahoma City, volunteers provide vital care for people who might otherwise go without. For Jackson Higginbottom ’20 M.P.H., that experience shaped a lifelong commitment to public health and service. bit.ly/4oyPwqB #Yale
November 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Care often begins with community.
At Manos Juntas, a free clinic in Oklahoma City, volunteers provide vital care for people who might otherwise go without. For Jackson Higginbottom ’20 M.P.H., that experience shaped a lifelong commitment to public health and service. bit.ly/4oyPwqB #Yale
At Manos Juntas, a free clinic in Oklahoma City, volunteers provide vital care for people who might otherwise go without. For Jackson Higginbottom ’20 M.P.H., that experience shaped a lifelong commitment to public health and service. bit.ly/4oyPwqB #Yale
Some stories are meant to be held as well as read.
At the Beinecke Library, “Textured Stories” explores crêpe-paper books created between the 1880s and 1950s to share Japanese literature and culture with Western audiences.
Take a closer look in the story below. #Yale
At the Beinecke Library, “Textured Stories” explores crêpe-paper books created between the 1880s and 1950s to share Japanese literature and culture with Western audiences.
Take a closer look in the story below. #Yale
‘Textured Stories': The crêpe-paper books that brought Japanese culture to Western readers
“Textured Stories,” an exhibit at the Beinecke Library, explores the history and influence of Japanese chirimen books that sought to familiarize Western audiences with Japan's literature and culture.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Some stories are meant to be held as well as read.
At the Beinecke Library, “Textured Stories” explores crêpe-paper books created between the 1880s and 1950s to share Japanese literature and culture with Western audiences.
Take a closer look in the story below. #Yale
At the Beinecke Library, “Textured Stories” explores crêpe-paper books created between the 1880s and 1950s to share Japanese literature and culture with Western audiences.
Take a closer look in the story below. #Yale
Three Yale scholars have been named to the American Academy of Sciences & Letters.
Faculty members David Bromwich, Bryan Garsten, and Anthony T. Kronman have been invested as new members of the nonprofit organization, which recognizes and supports exceptional scholarly work. #Yale
Faculty members David Bromwich, Bryan Garsten, and Anthony T. Kronman have been invested as new members of the nonprofit organization, which recognizes and supports exceptional scholarly work. #Yale
Yale scholars named to American Academy of Sciences & Letters
Three members of the Yale faculty -- David Bromwich, Bryan Garsten, and Anthony T. Kronman -- were invested as members of the American Academy of Sciences & Letters during a ceremony this week.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Three Yale scholars have been named to the American Academy of Sciences & Letters.
Faculty members David Bromwich, Bryan Garsten, and Anthony T. Kronman have been invested as new members of the nonprofit organization, which recognizes and supports exceptional scholarly work. #Yale
Faculty members David Bromwich, Bryan Garsten, and Anthony T. Kronman have been invested as new members of the nonprofit organization, which recognizes and supports exceptional scholarly work. #Yale
From temple to table, and now to Yale.
During a recent campus visit, Buddhist nun and chef Jeong Kwan shared her philosophy of mindful, plant-based cooking and offered members of the Yale and New Haven communities an unforgettable meal at the Yale Schwarzman Center. #Yale
During a recent campus visit, Buddhist nun and chef Jeong Kwan shared her philosophy of mindful, plant-based cooking and offered members of the Yale and New Haven communities an unforgettable meal at the Yale Schwarzman Center. #Yale
From mountain temple to Yale Commons: Buddhist Chef Jeong Kwan offers ‘attainment in one taste'
During a recent visit to Yale, Buddhist nun and chef Jeong Kwan shared her philosophy of mindful, plant-based cuisine and treated community members to an unforgettable meal.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
From temple to table, and now to Yale.
During a recent campus visit, Buddhist nun and chef Jeong Kwan shared her philosophy of mindful, plant-based cooking and offered members of the Yale and New Haven communities an unforgettable meal at the Yale Schwarzman Center. #Yale
During a recent campus visit, Buddhist nun and chef Jeong Kwan shared her philosophy of mindful, plant-based cooking and offered members of the Yale and New Haven communities an unforgettable meal at the Yale Schwarzman Center. #Yale
Three Yale College seniors — Noah B. Tirschwell, Aruna B. Balasubramanian, and August A. Rios — are among 32 American recipients of Rhodes Scholarships, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious academic awards for graduate study.
Read more about the scholars in Yale News: bit.ly/3LJ8Umg #Yale
Read more about the scholars in Yale News: bit.ly/3LJ8Umg #Yale
November 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Three Yale College seniors — Noah B. Tirschwell, Aruna B. Balasubramanian, and August A. Rios — are among 32 American recipients of Rhodes Scholarships, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious academic awards for graduate study.
Read more about the scholars in Yale News: bit.ly/3LJ8Umg #Yale
Read more about the scholars in Yale News: bit.ly/3LJ8Umg #Yale
How does self-control really work in the moment?
Yale psychologist Melissa Ferguson and her team used mouse-tracking to study what happens in the split seconds when we face temptation. The findings show that decision-making is often more gradual than we think. #Yale
Yale psychologist Melissa Ferguson and her team used mouse-tracking to study what happens in the split seconds when we face temptation. The findings show that decision-making is often more gradual than we think. #Yale
Measuring temptation one mouse click at a time
In a Q&A Yale psychologist Melissa Ferguson explains how “mouse-tracking” gives researchers a better glimpse into how people really summon self-control in the face of temptation -- or fail to.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
How does self-control really work in the moment?
Yale psychologist Melissa Ferguson and her team used mouse-tracking to study what happens in the split seconds when we face temptation. The findings show that decision-making is often more gradual than we think. #Yale
Yale psychologist Melissa Ferguson and her team used mouse-tracking to study what happens in the split seconds when we face temptation. The findings show that decision-making is often more gradual than we think. #Yale
For Yale Divinity School’s Ra’anan Boustan, studying ancient Judaism means uncovering the connections between history, archaeology, and daily life.
In a Q&A, he reflects on the discoveries that have shaped his work and the joy he finds exploring New Haven by bike. @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social
In a Q&A, he reflects on the discoveries that have shaped his work and the joy he finds exploring New Haven by bike. @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social
Getting to know... Ra'anan Boustan
In a Q&A, Yale Divinity School's Ra'anan Boustan discusses the important of studying Judaism at YDS, the archaeological riches at the Huqoq excavation site, and the pleasures of exploring New Haven by bicycle.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
For Yale Divinity School’s Ra’anan Boustan, studying ancient Judaism means uncovering the connections between history, archaeology, and daily life.
In a Q&A, he reflects on the discoveries that have shaped his work and the joy he finds exploring New Haven by bike. @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social
In a Q&A, he reflects on the discoveries that have shaped his work and the joy he finds exploring New Haven by bike. @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social
The northern lights put on a stunning show over Connecticut this week. Swipe through a few photos of the colorful sky above our campus. #Yale
📷: Daniel Havlat
📷: Daniel Havlat
November 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The northern lights put on a stunning show over Connecticut this week. Swipe through a few photos of the colorful sky above our campus. #Yale
📷: Daniel Havlat
📷: Daniel Havlat
Why does fertility decline so quickly in the late 30s and early 40s?
A new research approach from Yale is helping scientists study egg cells as they age. The work offers a clearer look at how chromosome abnormalities arise and how reproductive health can be supported over time. #Yale
A new research approach from Yale is helping scientists study egg cells as they age. The work offers a clearer look at how chromosome abnormalities arise and how reproductive health can be supported over time. #Yale
A new tool for understanding chromosome abnormalities in the eggs of older women
Yale researchers have created a new method for simulating “aging-like” chromosome errors in mouse eggs to better understand female reproductive lifespan.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Why does fertility decline so quickly in the late 30s and early 40s?
A new research approach from Yale is helping scientists study egg cells as they age. The work offers a clearer look at how chromosome abnormalities arise and how reproductive health can be supported over time. #Yale
A new research approach from Yale is helping scientists study egg cells as they age. The work offers a clearer look at how chromosome abnormalities arise and how reproductive health can be supported over time. #Yale
In a campus visit this week as part of Yale’s Presidential Lecture Series, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt ’85 offered a stark warning about the negative effects of social media and smartphones — and issued a call to push back against them.
Read more in Yale News: bit.ly/4pabhg4 #Yale
Read more in Yale News: bit.ly/4pabhg4 #Yale
November 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
In a campus visit this week as part of Yale’s Presidential Lecture Series, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt ’85 offered a stark warning about the negative effects of social media and smartphones — and issued a call to push back against them.
Read more in Yale News: bit.ly/4pabhg4 #Yale
Read more in Yale News: bit.ly/4pabhg4 #Yale
This week’s Yale Faculty Innovation Awards celebrated researchers whose discoveries have grown into startups working to address a wide range of global challenges.
Meet the honorees and explore the work behind their ventures: bit.ly/3K2eJKT
Meet the honorees and explore the work behind their ventures: bit.ly/3K2eJKT
November 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
This week’s Yale Faculty Innovation Awards celebrated researchers whose discoveries have grown into startups working to address a wide range of global challenges.
Meet the honorees and explore the work behind their ventures: bit.ly/3K2eJKT
Meet the honorees and explore the work behind their ventures: bit.ly/3K2eJKT
A new study is reshaping how doctors think about epilepsy recovery.
Co-led by Yale neurologist Hamada Hamid Altalib, the long-term research found that some people with treatment-resistant epilepsy improve over time, even without intervention. “It shakes up the whole field,” Altalib says. #Yale
Co-led by Yale neurologist Hamada Hamid Altalib, the long-term research found that some people with treatment-resistant epilepsy improve over time, even without intervention. “It shakes up the whole field,” Altalib says. #Yale
Long-term study challenges assumptions about epilepsy recovery
Collaborative, long-term study reveals that patients with treatment-resistant epilepsy can improve over time with, and sometimes without, any treatment.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A new study is reshaping how doctors think about epilepsy recovery.
Co-led by Yale neurologist Hamada Hamid Altalib, the long-term research found that some people with treatment-resistant epilepsy improve over time, even without intervention. “It shakes up the whole field,” Altalib says. #Yale
Co-led by Yale neurologist Hamada Hamid Altalib, the long-term research found that some people with treatment-resistant epilepsy improve over time, even without intervention. “It shakes up the whole field,” Altalib says. #Yale
Tara Boroushaki has always been drawn to what can’t be seen.
In a new Q&A, the Yale Engineering researcher talks about how that curiosity fuels her work with sensing and mobile technologies, and why she sees a bit of magic in the science behind them.
Get to know Tara: bit.ly/4qIOsSc #Yale
In a new Q&A, the Yale Engineering researcher talks about how that curiosity fuels her work with sensing and mobile technologies, and why she sees a bit of magic in the science behind them.
Get to know Tara: bit.ly/4qIOsSc #Yale
November 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Tara Boroushaki has always been drawn to what can’t be seen.
In a new Q&A, the Yale Engineering researcher talks about how that curiosity fuels her work with sensing and mobile technologies, and why she sees a bit of magic in the science behind them.
Get to know Tara: bit.ly/4qIOsSc #Yale
In a new Q&A, the Yale Engineering researcher talks about how that curiosity fuels her work with sensing and mobile technologies, and why she sees a bit of magic in the science behind them.
Get to know Tara: bit.ly/4qIOsSc #Yale
To honor and remember. 🇺🇸
On Tuesday, the Yale community gathered on Hewitt Quadrangle for the annual Veterans Day ceremony, recognizing those who have served in the U.S. military and the veterans who continue to strengthen our campus community.
Read more in Yale News: bit.ly/4i3l8lK #Yale
On Tuesday, the Yale community gathered on Hewitt Quadrangle for the annual Veterans Day ceremony, recognizing those who have served in the U.S. military and the veterans who continue to strengthen our campus community.
Read more in Yale News: bit.ly/4i3l8lK #Yale
November 11, 2025 at 9:52 PM
To honor and remember. 🇺🇸
On Tuesday, the Yale community gathered on Hewitt Quadrangle for the annual Veterans Day ceremony, recognizing those who have served in the U.S. military and the veterans who continue to strengthen our campus community.
Read more in Yale News: bit.ly/4i3l8lK #Yale
On Tuesday, the Yale community gathered on Hewitt Quadrangle for the annual Veterans Day ceremony, recognizing those who have served in the U.S. military and the veterans who continue to strengthen our campus community.
Read more in Yale News: bit.ly/4i3l8lK #Yale
On this Veterans Day, the Yale community gathered on Hewitt Quadrangle to honor and remember those who have served in the U.S. military, including generations of Yalies who have worn the nation’s uniform from the Revolutionary War to today. 🇺🇸 #Yale
November 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
On this Veterans Day, the Yale community gathered on Hewitt Quadrangle to honor and remember those who have served in the U.S. military, including generations of Yalies who have worn the nation’s uniform from the Revolutionary War to today. 🇺🇸 #Yale
Across the U.S., some communities face far higher rates of stomach cancer than others.
Yale researchers are examining these disparities in incidence and outcomes, emphasizing what one researcher calls “the urgent need for tailored, community-centered prevention strategies to reduce these gaps.”
Yale researchers are examining these disparities in incidence and outcomes, emphasizing what one researcher calls “the urgent need for tailored, community-centered prevention strategies to reduce these gaps.”
New Study Highlights Need for Coordinated Approach to Stomach Cancer Screening and Prevention
A new study led by researchers at Yale School of Medicine sheds new light on the incidence rates, stage of diagnosis, and racial and geographic differences in
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November 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Across the U.S., some communities face far higher rates of stomach cancer than others.
Yale researchers are examining these disparities in incidence and outcomes, emphasizing what one researcher calls “the urgent need for tailored, community-centered prevention strategies to reduce these gaps.”
Yale researchers are examining these disparities in incidence and outcomes, emphasizing what one researcher calls “the urgent need for tailored, community-centered prevention strategies to reduce these gaps.”
The heart and mind are more connected than we think.
In a new Q&A, Yale cardiologist Michael Nanna discusses how cardiovascular and cognitive health intersect and how his recent research helps estimate an older adult’s risk of both heart disease and dementia. bit.ly/4nxChoz #Yale
In a new Q&A, Yale cardiologist Michael Nanna discusses how cardiovascular and cognitive health intersect and how his recent research helps estimate an older adult’s risk of both heart disease and dementia. bit.ly/4nxChoz #Yale
November 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The heart and mind are more connected than we think.
In a new Q&A, Yale cardiologist Michael Nanna discusses how cardiovascular and cognitive health intersect and how his recent research helps estimate an older adult’s risk of both heart disease and dementia. bit.ly/4nxChoz #Yale
In a new Q&A, Yale cardiologist Michael Nanna discusses how cardiovascular and cognitive health intersect and how his recent research helps estimate an older adult’s risk of both heart disease and dementia. bit.ly/4nxChoz #Yale