Monthly Friends Report 

Health news, research updates and stories of impact.

The Monthly Friends Report shares stories of progress, discovery and care from the CU Anschutz Medical Campus and UCHealth.

If you're curious about how science, compassion and community come together to make a difference, this newsletter is a good place to start.

• updates on promising research
• news on the latest discoveries
• your everyday health and well-being questions answered
• philanthropic news (who is giving where)

March 2026
How to lower cholesterol, why ‘Skinny’ culture’s back and a heart doctor’s thoughts on wearables.

February 2026
Weight loss drugs 101. Also, when protein powders are helpful (and when they aren't).

January 2026
Build New Year habits with tiny cues; simple mobility drills ease low-back pain, restoring comfort.

December 2025
Do you really need 10,000 steps a day? Also, offering comfort during cancer conversations.