Category: Health
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Kim Burchiel, Oregon Health & Science University – Deep Brain Stimulation
Can a hockey goalie for your brain help stop Parkinson’s? Kim Burchiel, Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University, discusses how deep brain stimulation can help treat this debilitating disease. Dr. Burchiel is the John Raaf Professor in the OHSU Department of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Burchiel served as department…
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Victoria Vieira-Potter, University of Missouri – Exercise Changes Gut Microbes
Exercising may also help you in ways you can’t see. Victoria Vieira-Potter, assistant professor of nutrition and exercise physiology in the College of Human Environmental Sciences at the University of Missouri, discusses why exercise helps inside your gut. Victoria Vieira-Potter, PhD is an assistant professor of nutrition and exercise physiology in the College of Human…
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Tracy Alloway, University of North Florida – Running Barefoot
Next time you go for a run, think about leaving your shoes at home. Tracy Alloway, professor of psychology at the University of North Florida, examines if running barefoot is better for your memory. Dr. Tracy Alloway is a professor of psychology and the Graduate Program Director at the University of North Florida. She has…
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Dylan Gee, Weill Medical College at Cornell University – Anxiety Peaks in Adolescence
Why do anxiety disorders peak in adolescence? Dylan Gee, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Yale University with research conducted at Weill Cornell Medical College, delves into this question. Dr. Gee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Yale University. She received her B.A. in Psychological and Brain Studies from Dartmouth College in…
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Suniya Luthar, Arizona State University – Mothers of Tweens
The most stressful times in a mother’s life might be later than you think. Suniya Luthar, foundation professor of psychology at Arizona State University, discusses into when a mother might most want to take a kid-less vacation. Suniya S. Luthar is Foundation Professor of Psychology at Arizona State University and Professor Emerita at Columbia University’s…
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Martha McClintock, Univesity of Chicago – Overall Health
Is age just a number or does everyone follow the path of aging? Martha McClintock, professor in the departments of comparative human development and psychology at the University of Chicago, takes a look at all the facets of health and whether there are some surprising results. Martha K. McClintock, Ph.D. is the David Lee Shillinglaw…
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Susan Loeb, Penn State University – End of Life Care in Prisons
Health care needs don’t stop when you’re behind bars. Susan Loeb, Associate Professor of Nursing at Penn State University, examines end of life care for those in prison. Dr. Loeb’s program of research focuses on the health needs and issues of older inmates with chronic health conditions including those with advanced chronic illnesses who are…
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Ali Torkamani, Scripps Research Institute – Wellderly
What good is extending your lifespan if your health doesn’t go along with it? Ali Torkamani, Assistant Professor of Molecular and Experimental Medicine at the Scripps Research Institute, studies the “wellderly” and what we can learn about healthy aging from this group. Ali Torkamani, Ph.D., who is Assistant Professor of Molecular and Experimental Medicine at…
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Tin-Chun Chu, Seton Hall University – Tea Extracts Boost Antibiotic Performance
The World Health Organization warns we’re entering a post-antibiotic era. Tin-Chun Chu, associate professor in the department of biological sciences at Seton Hall University, reveals that the secret to combating antibiotic resistant bacteria could be in your mug today. I have been at Seton Hall University teaching Microbiology, Senior Biology Seminar, Emerging & Infectious Diseases,…
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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…