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Yale is one of 20 U.S. colleges and universities hosting a Warrior-Scholar Project summer boot camp for military veterans preparing for college.

Yale's Vlock Building Project partners with Friends Center for affordable housing

Generations of Yale architecture students have designed and built affordable homes in New Haven. The Jim Vlock First Year Building Project, established in 1967, has offered students at the Yale School of Architecture the opportunity to design and build a house in New Haven, creating badly needed homes for individuals and families who would otherwise struggle to afford one.

Jacob McNulty explores contemporary applications of ancient philosophical concepts

Jacob McNulty, an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Yale's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, continues to explore ancient philosophical concepts in contemporary contexts. Having joined Yale in January 2024, McNulty previously lectured at University College London and earned his PhD in Philosophy from Columbia University in 2019.

Yale experts share strategies to boost athletic performance

Excelling in sports encompasses more than just rigorous training; multiple strategies contribute to optimal performance. Six faculty members from the Yale Department of Internal Medicine, many of whom are athletes themselves, discuss evidence-based methods to enhance athletic performance.

Yale study finds method to enhance effectiveness of 'natural killer' cell-based cancer therapies

Yale researchers have uncovered a way to make a type of white blood cell known as natural killer cells— which kill infected, damaged, or malignant cells in the body—more effective against cancer. The approach, they say, could enable new treatments for solid tumors in the future.

Yale Rheumatology initiative promotes collaboration addresses disparities globally

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases are a leading cause of disability worldwide, according to studies. Yet few global and community health programs address these complex conditions, says Evelyn Hsieh, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine (rheumatology, allergy and immunology).

Group prenatal care shows promise in reducing maternal health disparities

In the effort to reduce longstanding maternal health disparities, group prenatal care programs could be an effective tool, according to researchers from Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and Yale School of Public Health. Based on their earlier studies, the researchers described many possible benefits of group prenatal care programs in a perspective article published June 8 in the New England Journal of Medicine as part of the journal’s call for papers discussing health interventions to reduce inequities.

New Haven County cities: 2 companies received FDA inspections in Q1

There were two companies in cities associated with New Haven County that received two FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Middlesex County in week ending June 22?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Study links rising healthcare costs with job losses across non-health sectors

Rising health care prices in the U.S. are leading employers outside the health care sector to reduce their payroll and decrease their number of employees, according to a new study co-authored by Yale economist Zack Cooper.

Yale researcher investigates role of immune proteins in accelerating aging

The aging process affects various organs, including the heart and kidneys, leading to health issues and reduced quality of life. Despite its universality, the underlying causes of aging remain largely unknown.

Dr Chelsea Clinton emphasizes collaboration at Yale Innovation Summit