Category: Health
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Deepka Shukla, University of Illinois at Chicago – Treatment For Herpes Virus
Is a protection against the herpes virus on the way? Deepak Shukla, professor of ophthalmology and microbiology and immunology at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, explores how nanoparticles could be the answer to riding ourselves of this disease. Deepak Shukla is the Marion H. Schenk Esq. Professor in Ophthalmology for Research…
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Jeff Iliff, Oregon Health & Science University – The Brain’s Janitor
Your brain’s janitor may get worse as you age. Jeff Iliff, Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Oregon Health and Science University, discusses how the brain’s cleaning process may be hindered as we get older, and could be a trigger for diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Dr. Jeffrey Iliff is an Assistant…
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Daniel Klessig, Cornell University – How Does Aspirin Work?
How does aspirin work in your body? Daniel Klessig, professor in the Boyce Thompson Institute at Cornell University, examines how this widely used drug goes to work. Dr. Klessig’s early research career, which started as a graduate student with Nobel Laureate James Watson, focused on the molecular biology of human adenovirus. His studies of this…
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Allison Webel, Case Western Reserve University – Living with HIV
People with HIV are living longer than ever before, but secondary illnesses could be an issue. Allison Webel, Assistant Professor of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University, discusses how improving lifestyle behaviors in HIV patients could help mitigate the risk of these diseases. Dr. Allison Webel, PhD, RN, is an assistant professor at the Frances…
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David Frederick, Chapman University – Obesity Framing in the Media
Does the mass media’s coverage of obesity affect how we perceive others? David Frederick, assistant professor in the department of psychology at Chapman University, says how we frame the national discussion of obesity can have a big influence on those suffering from it. Dr. David Frederick is an Assistant Professor of Psychology. He began teaching…
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Brian Primack, University of Pittsburgh – Social Media and Depression
Does being addicted to social media make you more depressed? Brian Primack, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health and Society in the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences. Director of the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Research on Media, Technology, and Health. Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, delves into…
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James Cook, University of Missouri School of Medicine – A Better Fix for Torn ACLs
A new technique to treat ACL injuries may be on the way. James Cook, Professor in Orthopedic Surgery at the University Of Missouri School Of Medicine, describes this new technique and how it could lead to a more active lifestyle for those with repaired ACLs in their knees. James Cook, D.V.M., Ph.D., serves as the…
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Vernon Barnes, Augusta University – Mindfulness Eating
Mindfulness might not be just for your mind. Vernon Barnes, assistant professor of pediatrics, nursing and graduate studies at Augusta University, explains how mindful eating may be a healthy way to lose weight. Vernon A. Barnes PhD is an Assistant Professor at the Georgia Prevention Institute in the Department of Pediatrics. Over the course of…
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Erin Hanlon, University of Chicago – Sleep Munchies
Not getting enough sleep carries an increased risk of obesity. Erin Hanlon, Research Associate (in rank of Assistant Professor) at the University of Chicago, explains that lack of sleep can make your body go haywire, causing you to want to overeat. Erin C. Hanlon, Ph.D. is a Research Associate in the Sleep, Metabolism, and Health Center and…
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Steven Neuberg, Arizona State University – Women, Ovulation and Mate Guarding
Do women know when to keep their partners away from other ovulating women? Steven Neuberg, foundation professor of psychology at Arizona State University, explores this question. Dr. Steven L. Neuberg, Foundation Professor of Psychology at Arizona State University, integrates social-cognitive and evolutionary approaches to explore the nature and nuances of prejudices and stereotypes; how features of…