Revitalizing ?¨lelo Hawai?i for eldercare
Thompson School researchers aim to preserve Native Hawaiian perspectives on aging.
Inaugural director of UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹¡¯s Health Sciences Institute named
Katey Pelican will begin her role on April 1, 2025.
UH opposes NIH plan to cut research funding support
“By limiting this essential support, the federal government is stepping back from its long-standing commitment to advancing medical innovation.”
How genetics, lifestyle promote cognitive health in older adults
Work, volunteering and leisure activities are associated with better cognitive health in older adults, even for those at genetic risk for Alzheimer¡¯s.
UH study highlights Native Hawaiian end-of-life care preferences
Native Hawaiian k¨±puna value end-of-life care that honors cultural traditions, family connections and trust in providers.
Student-led campaign promotes brain health among peers
UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ communication students launched a creative campaign to promote brain health and healthy habits among their peers.
Venomous aquatic species pose growing risk to coastal communities
A UH study highlights the growing threat of venomous aquatic species to tropical coastal communities.
Can Shakuhachi and Haiku poems help k¨±puna heal?
UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ researchers study the impact of shakuhachi flute and haiku poetry on k¨±puna well-being and cultural healing.
Breaking barriers to diabetes prevention in Hawai?i
UH researchers examine barriers to enrolling NHOPI and Filipino adults in prediabetes programs to reduce type 2 diabetes rates.
Hawai?i’s suicide helpline struggles to meet demand after Maui wildfire
A surge in calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline following the August 2023 wildfire highlights the psychological toll on the community.