New research has shown that puberty plays a key role in shaping kidney health in adolescent girls, revealing a surprising shift in how the kidneys respond to injury. Although estrogen is known to protect against kidney damage in adult women, a recent study has found that the hormonal surge during puberty may instead increase the risk of kidney injury in adolescent girls, raising important questions about how sex hormones influence kidney health throughout life.

Mosquito larvae grow faster if they’re exposed to particular bacteria, according to a new study that could help global health programmes.

University of Virginia Engineering advancement protects public health by improving air quality monitoring in real time.

The University of Virginia has combined efforts with Johns Hopkins University and others to understand how systems affect the care of people with disabilities.