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Heather Leidy, Ph.D. (center), addresses a question during a panel discussion at the Advancing Arkansas Lifespan Research Conference. Also pictured are, l-r: Laura James, M.D. (moderator), Brian Piccolo, Ph.D., Stacie Jones, M.D., Britni Ayers, Ph.D., and Colin Kay, Ph.D. (moderator).

UAMS Lifespan Conference Highlights Nutrition’s Ability to Influence Health at Every Age

At the 2025 Advancing Arkansas Lifespan Research Conference, two nationally recognized nutrition scientists emphasized how diet quality throughout life profoundly influences long-term health and resilience. The daylong event, held Oct. 14 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, brought together about 80 researchers from across UAMS and…

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UAMS, ACTIVE Coalition to Host Free Family Education Night Oct. 23

LITTLE ROCK — Residents of South Arkansas are invited to attend a free Family Education Night on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of El Dorado, located at 1201 Northwest Ave. The event, hosted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation and…

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UAMS Sets Day of Giving Record with More Than $1.3 Million in Funds Raised

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) raised more than $1.3 million during its eighth annual Day of Giving, a 24-hour fundraising event to raise critical funds that will be used to advance the institution’s mission and support work that is improving the health of all Arkansans. The event began at…

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UAMS Brings Popular Girlology® Puberty Session to Northwest Arkansas on Nov. 2

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is bringing Girlology®, an educational program for tween and teen girls to learn about health and social topics they may experience during adolescence, to Northwest Arkansas on Nov. 2. Held from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Schmieding Center for Senior Health & Education, 2422 N. Thompson…

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