Health Archive

Jeannie Haubert, Winthrop University – Hurricane Katrina’s 10th Anniversary

Tomorrow marks the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Jeannie Haubert, Winthrop University sociologist, examines the current

Kathy Wright, Case Western Reserve University – Healthy Housework

Don’t put away your dust pan just yet! Housework has health benefits! Kathy Wright, an instructor

Gillian Ryan, Kettering University – Electric Blanket Tech

Engineering innovations are going to keep babies warm – thus saving their young lives. Dr. Gillian

Gayathri Devi, Duke University – Breast Cancer Treatments

Can medication used to treat alcoholism be repurposed for other medical conditions? Gayathri Devi, associate professor

Ami Zota, GWU – Heavy Metal Exposure

A heavy metal known as cadmium is a common environmental pollutant and a hazard because it

Michael Kofler, FSU – Insights into ADHD

We’re learning more about ADHD. Michael Kofler, a psychologist at Florida State University, presents new research on

William Parker, Duke University – Historical Stress

Are we more or less stressed than our ancestors? William Parker, association professor in the Department of

Larry Stevens, NAU – Chocolate Brain Boost

Pass the chocolate! Larry Stevens, a professor of psychological sciences at Northern Arizona University, is researching

Michael Howell, University of Minnesota – Athletic Slumber

Sleep training might offer some interesting health benefits. Michael Howell, neurologist at University of Minnesota, discusses

Keith Clay, Indiana University – Tick Risks

Don’t get scared, but the threat of ticks is growing! Keith Clay, biologist at Indiana University,