Hillary Smith

June 29, 2026

UK HealthCare pioneers emergency department ultrasound program for vision-threatening disease

Three physicians wearing white lab coats stand outside the emergency department entrance at a hospital. The group poses together in front of the emergency care facility, highlighting a clinical and academic health care setting.
June 22, 2026

Could nighttime light affect brain health? UK researchers investigate Alzheimer’s links

Two researchers wearing lab coats, safety glasses and protective gloves work together at a laboratory bench. One researcher uses a pipette to transfer a sample while the other observes and takes notes, surrounded by scientific equipment and sample trays.
June 1, 2026

Know the signs: Why fast stroke treatment is critical

close-up of a hand holding a brain MRI scan, with multiple cross-section images visible, while in the background a patient lies in a hospital bed as two clinicians stand nearby discussing care.
May 21, 2026

Could a dementia drug help treat alcohol withdrawal? UK researchers explore possibility

Two researchers wearing lab coats, safety glasses and gloves work together in a laboratory surrounded by scientific equipment and supplies. One researcher uses a pipette while the other takes notes, suggesting collaboration during an experiment.
May 7, 2026

From Hazard to healing: UK pharmacy grad driven to serve Appalachia

A University of Kentucky graduate wearing doctoral regalia and a black academic cap with a gold tassel stands smiling in a hallway. The graduate’s purple hair and UK logos on the gown are visible as they rest their arms on a railing indoors..
May 5, 2026

UK College of Nursing graduate turns cancer journey into advocacy

A person wearing blue medical scrubs stands in a clinical skills hallway lined with wheelchairs holding medical training manikins dressed in hospital gowns, with storage cabinets and additional manikins visible in the background.
May 4, 2026

Not all sniffles are allergies: How to know the difference 

A woman wearing a yellow jacket sneezes into a tissue while standing outdoors near trees and greenery in spring.
April 22, 2026

A legacy of learning: Sanders-Brown summit brings brain health expertise to the community

A promotional flyer from the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging advertises the 18th Annual Mind Matters Health Summit titled “Saddle Up for Brain Health.” It includes event details—Monday, May 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fasig-Tipton.
April 20, 2026

‘Behind the Blue’: Experiencing the ‘Wonders of Pharmacy’ with Olufunmilola Abraham

April 16, 2026

UK contributes to global study showing where people live may impact how the brain ages

A digital illustration shows a side profile of a human head with the brain visible, overlaid with waveforms resembling brain activity signals. The blue background and lines suggest neurological monitoring or brain function analysis.

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