Category: Health
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Emily Smith-Greenaway, University of Southern California – The Growing Impact of Overdose Deaths on U.S. Children
Overdose deaths don’t just affect other adults; the children are hurt too. Emily Smith-Greenaway, Dean’s professor of sociology and professor of sociology and spatial sciences at the University of Southern California Dornsife, details this growing impact. Professor Smith-Greenaway’s research areas include demography, health, mortality, bereavement, inequality, family, and international sociology. Her research examines how social…
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Kevin Antshel, Syracuse University – Examining the Surge of ADHD in U.S. Youth Post-Pandemic
ADHD diagnoses are becoming more and more common. Kevin Antshel, professor of psychology at Syracuse University, explains why. Kevin Antshel is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the ADHD Lifespan Treatment, Education and Research (ALTER) program at Syracuse University. Dr. Antshel is a licensed psychologist and board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology.…
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Sophie Zaaijer, University of California, Riverside – How Your Skin Tone Could Affect Your Meds
Your skin tone could affect the medications you take. Sophie Zaaijer, scientific consultant and researcher at the University of California, Riverside, explores why. Dr. Sophie Zaaijer is a multifaceted innovator at the intersection of science, entrepreneurship, and the arts. She is a consultant and researcher affiliated with the University of California, Riverside. Dr. Zaaijer’s current focus…
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Joan Grossman, University of Scranton – High Intensity Interval Training for Women
One type of workout could be a HIIT for women. Joan Grossman, associate professor of kinesiology and nutrition at the University of Scranton, explains. Dr. Joan Grossman is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Sport who joined the University of Scranton faculty in 2010. She earned her B.S. from King’s College, her M.S. from…
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Alexandra Jamieson, University of Texas at Arlington – Disability Community Needs Better Access to Exercise
Exercise equipment and technology make working out easier, but it’s hard for people with disabilities to access them. Alexandra Jamieson, research scientist at the University of Texas at Arlington, works to fix this. Jamieson received her BS in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington in 2018. She has been working as a…
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Jonathan Purtle, New York University – Implementing the 988 Lifeline
On New York University Week: There’s a lifeline for those in psychological distress, but how many people know about it? Jonathan Purtle, Associate Professor of Public Health Policy and Management at the School of Global Public Health and Director of Policy Research at the Global Center for Implementation Science, examines this. Dr. Purtle’s research focuses…
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Kelly Daly, New York University – Overcoming Dental Fear
On New York University Week: Does anyone like going to the dentist? Kelly Daly, assistant research scientist at the Family Translational Research Group at the College of Dentistry, delves into how to get over your fear of going to get your teeth cleaned. Kelly Daly, PhD, is an assistant research scientist at the Family Translational…
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Daphna Harel, New York University – Depression Assessments Reliable Across Technology, Setting, and Type
On New York University Week: Receiving a diagnosis can be done from behind a computer screen, but is it as reliable as an in-person visit? Daphna Harel, associate professor of applied statistics, explores this question. Daphna Harel is an Associate Professor of Applied Statistics at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at…
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Saurabh Chatterjee, University of California, Irvine – Extreme heat is damaging our vital organs
Extreme heat stress can have many negative effects on our bodies. Saurabh Chatterjee, professor of environmental & occupational health at the at the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health at the University of California, Irvine, determines how to protect ourselves. Dr. Saurabh Chatterjee is a human physiologist with specialized training in immunology. He…
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Ursula Lauper, University at Albany – Rise in Legionnaires’ Disease
On University at Albany Week: Why is legionnaire’s disease on the rise? Ursula Lauper, clinical assistant professor in the School of Public Health, explores the data to provide an answer. Ursula Lauper is Chief of the Water Systems Control and Analysis section within the NYS Department of Health Bureau of Water Supply Protection. In this…