Health Archive

Carlos Mendes de Leon, University of Michigan – Wealth Shock

Losing your wealth can have devastating consequences. Carlos Mendes de Leon, professor of epidemiology at the

Scott Frey, University of Missouri – Hand Transplants

Can the brain re-learn how to use all the functions of a hand transplant? Scott Frey,

James Cook, University of Missouri – ACL Surgeries

A new technique to treat ACL injuries may be on the way. James Cook, Professor in

Melissa Maras, University of Missouri – Mental Health Support for Students

We need a better way to determine which students need mental health screenings. Melissa Maras, research

Steve Ball, University of Missouri – More Activity during Recess

Kids love recess. Steve Ball, professor of nutrition & exercise physiology at the University of Missouri,

Ana Jimenez, Colgate University – Canine Life Spans and Size

Small dogs outlive bigger dogs; why? Ana Jimenez, assistant professor of biology at Colgate University, explores

Taryn Morrissey, American University – Child Care Costs in the U.S.

Child care in the U.S. can cost more than college tuition. Taryn Morrissey, associate professor in

Michael Rosko, Widener University – Making U.S. Hospitals More Affordable

How do we make health care more affordable? Michael Rosko, a professor in the Widener University

Lisa Stegall, Hamline University – Moving to the Music May Reduce Fall Risk in the Elderly

Dancing isn’t just for the young. Lisa Stegall, Assistant Professor of Biology at Hamline University, reports

Sabine Huemer, Whittier College – A Different View of Mental Health Disorders

We are still looking to understand mental health issues more fully. Sabine Huemer, visiting assistant professor