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.

You'll get:
  • updates on promising research
  • news on the latest discoveries
  • your everyday health and well-being questions answered
  • philanthropic news (who is giving where)
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Read Past Issues: Newsletter Archive

Monthly Friends Report: Karin Payne, PhD, and Michael Zuscik, at work in a lab at CU Anschutz.

June 2026
Can cartilage be regenerated? Also, osteoarthritis reversal - human trials by 2028.

Monthly Friends Report: Rebecca Chopp smiles as she sits in front of an art easel containing a painting she is creating.

May 2026
An incorrect Alzheimer's diagnosis. Also, what mouthwash ingredients are most beneficial?

Monthly Friends Report: A man does a backward back-bend outdoors in a lush, green forest.

April 2026
How to preserve motion in your back. Also, why nutrition matters more with age.

Monthly Friends Report: A couple in their 70s engage with youth in an outdoor activity on a bright, sunny day.

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




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