For women, caffeine could be ally in warding off dementia

WASHINGTON _ Higher caffeine intake in women is associated with reduced odds of developing dementia or cognitive impairment, according to the results of a new study published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. Among a group of older women, self-reported caffeine consumption of more than 261 mg per day […]

Ride and film screening to raise awareness of veteran suicides, resources for vets

MILWAUKEE _ The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Military and Veterans Resource Center is sponsoring an event at the Harley-Davidson Museum on Friday, Sept. 16, to promote awareness of the suicide rate among veterans and showcase prevention resources. The public is welcome, and veterans, their families and service providers are especially encouraged to attend. A barbeque dinner […]

UWM College of Engineering & Applied Science Hosts Inaugural Milwaukee Engineering Research Conference May 5-6

MILWAUKEE _ Underscoring its deep research commitment, as recently acknowledged by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education R1 top-tier designation, UWM’s College of Engineering & Applied Science will host the new Milwaukee Engineering Research Conference (MERC). The conference is a two-day opportunity for federal agencies, industry and academia to come together for technical discussions […]