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melatonin may be most effective when used under clinical guidance, targeted to specific sleep disorders and paired with evidence-based behavioral strategies.

Common Sleep Aid for Children Raises New Questions About Developing Brains

A Miller School commentary urges caution using melatonin as a sleep aid for children and the need for evidence-based pediatric sleep care.

Aug. 06 2026 |
Illustration showing a Y chromosome partially dissolving within a field of cells and transitioning into interconnected neural pathways that lead to a human brain. The artwork uses teal, aqua, ivory, and gold tones to visualize the relationship between aging, genetics, and brain health research.

University of Miami Researchers Study Genetic Change Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk in Men

Miller School researchers are studying whether loss of the Y chromosome may help identify men at higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

Aug. 06 2026 |
Illustration of a transparent human intestinal tract surrounded by nutrient-rich foods, including salmon, leafy greens, berries, oats, and whole grains. Thin lines connect the foods to different regions of the intestine, symbolizing personalized nutrition strategies for digestive health. A soft gray-green background features subtle microbiome and DNA-inspired scientific patterns in muted tones.

Can a Personalized Anti-Inflammatory Diet Reduce Crohn’s Disease Inflammation?

A Miller School clinical trial is testing whether an anti-inflammatory diet can reduce inflammation in patients with Crohn’s disease.

Aug. 06 2026 |
A large group of medical staff and researchers stand together for a group photo in front of the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Griffin Cancer Research Building.

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Rises to No. 1 in Florida and No. 23 in the Nation

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is ranked No. 1 in Florida and No. 23 nationally, with research and precision medicine driving care.

Aug. 05 2026 |

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