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Woman checking package in mailbox
May 20, 2026
Self-collection kits boost cervical cancer screening rates
A new approach to HPV testing reduces pelvic exams and helps more people …
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March 11, 2026
Managing blood pressure may change breast cancer outlook
A large study finds lower death rates among women with advanced breast …
Reynaldo Alonso, MD.
December 12, 2025
Quick on-site blood sugar tests target uncontrolled diabetes
A new research study by Kaiser Permanente shows point-of-care A1C testing …
Researchers Matthew Applesmith and Jen McCance, who work on the study with Drs. Bastow and Ellis, load frozen samples for analysis.
November 10, 2025
Cutting-edge Kaiser Permanente research is giving patients hope
Clinical trials like an endometriosis study could offer answers to underdiagnosed …
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September 23, 2025
Our immense research bank drives medical breakthroughs
The Kaiser Permanente Research Bank is one of the largest biobanks in the …
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August 13, 2025
Internal research can make care better and more affordable
The IMPROVE program turns researchers’ eyes toward making health care and …
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November 22, 2024
Aging with HIV: Research finds increased risk of dementia
Our researchers want to find out why people with HIV have an increased …
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October 4, 2024
Study shows new way to prevent suicides
Primary care teams can make a big difference in their patients’ lives, …
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September 18, 2024
Cancer rates are rising in younger age groups
‘Connect’ with research to help understand more about the increase of certain …
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August 19, 2024
More trees and cleaner air improve health, research shows
People who frequently walk, run, bike, and visit greener areas with less …
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July 22, 2024
Our nation’s health depends on well-funded research
Advanced medical science improves patient outcomes. We urge lawmakers to …
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June 3, 2024
A call to ‘Connect’ for cancer prevention research
Participate in a study to help uncover the causes of cancer and how to …
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May 14, 2024
Long-term study offers clues for healthy aging
Our researchers are learning about brain health and ways to reduce the …
Kaiser Permanente members Robert and Dianna Binkley, posing in front of the mouth of a red cave.
March 20, 2024
Life after cancer: Surviving and thriving
A healthy life after cancer is possible. Learn how Kaiser Permanente helps …
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March 6, 2024
Joining a national effort to test new ways to find cancer
As part of the Cancer Screening Research Network, our researchers will …
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February 1, 2024
Take a break from cannabis while expecting, study suggests
Research shows that marijuana use during pregnancy increases health risks …
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December 20, 2023
Funding solutions to end gun violence
Researchers and organizations are exploring inventive ways to reduce gun …
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December 20, 2023
Research transforms care for people with multiple sclerosis
Our researchers are leading the way to more effective, affordable, and …
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December 15, 2023
Climate change is already affecting our health
The health care industry is responsible for 8% to 10% of harmful emissions …
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December 6, 2023
Leading research with gratitude
Learn how you can participate in a study to uncover what causes cancer …
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August 17, 2023
Beyond clinic walls: Research supporting healthy communities
Stories in the Department of Research & Evaluation 2022 Annual Report demonstrate …
Researcher in white smock at desk looking through microscope.
August 17, 2023
Cancer research: The role of immunotherapy
Research and clinical trials play a vital role in advancing cancer treatment …
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August 15, 2023
'Hot-spot' strategy gets more Californians vaccinated
A new location-based vaccine strategy by Kaiser Permanente was successful …
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June 22, 2023
Higher survival rates for our patients with colon cancer
A new study compares Kaiser Permanente members in Southern California to …

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