Tag: Health
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Olivia Holmes, Binghamton University – Is an Embryo A Person? The Medieval Tripartite Process of Ensoulment
The abortion rights debate will go into the future, but it started long ago. Olivia Holmes, professor of medieval studies and English at Binghamton University, looks into the history. Olivia Holmes is Professor of Medieval Studies and English, and Director of the Center for Medieval & Renaissance Studies, at Binghamton University, as well as editor-in-chief…
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Marie Abreu, University of Miami – Diet Studies for Patients with IBD and Crohn’s
On University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Week: Those suffering from Crohn’s disease want to know: what should we eat? Maria Abreu, professor of medicine, looks into the best diet for this affliction. Dr. Maria Abreu is a renowned gastroenterologist at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She is a professor of…
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James Galvin, University of Miami – Properly Diagnosing Lewy Body Dementia
On University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Week: Misdiagnosis is a common problem that can cause havoc for patients. James Galvin, professor of neurology, delves into how to stop this for one disease. James Galvin, M.D., M.P.H., has over 25 years as a clinician-scientist specializing in brain health, cognitive aging, Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body…
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Lina Begdache, Binghamton University – Customized Diets and Lifestyle Factors May Optimize Mental Wellbeing
What can you do right now to help your mental health? Lina Begdache, associate professor of health and wellness studies at Binghamton University, has some suggestions. Dr. Begdache is currently an assistant professor at the Binghamton University College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Her research focuses on assessing the impact of diet and lifestyle factors…
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William E. Pelham, Florida International University – Medication Doesn’t Help Kids With ADHD Learn
Medication may not always be the answer for certain disorders. William E. Pelham, distinguished professor of psychology at Florida International University, explains. William E. Pelham, Jr. is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Florida International University and Director of the Center for Children and Families. Pelham has authored or co-authored nearly 500 professional publications dealing…
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C. Michael White, University of Connecticut – Online Rogue Pharmacies Send Millions of Fake and Dangerous Pills into U.S.
Procuring drugs outside conventional means could lead to disaster. C. Michael White, distinguished professor and chair at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, explores why. His research interests are in drug, dietary supplement, and substances of abuse safety and effectiveness. His over 440 publications in biomedical journals have been cited over 14,000 times and…
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Adolfo Sequeira, University of California Irvine – Preventing Suicide Using Biomarkers
Suicide rates continue to be a growing concern. Adolfo Sequeira, associate researcher in psychiatry & human behavior at the University of California, Irvine, explores how to identify those in need of intervention. Pedro Adolfo Sequeira earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Quebec in molecular biology in 1998. He went on to earn his…
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Lynn Addington, American University – Pandemic Planning with Older Adults in Mind
Everyone has had a hard time during the pandemic, but one group in particular has suffered more. Lynn Addington, professor of justice, law and criminology at American University, discusses how to make the next pandemic easier. Lynn A. Addington, JD, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Justice, Law and Criminology at American University…
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Mary Koss, University of Arizona – Alcohol and Sexual Assault on College Campuses
Sexual assault is a major problem on college campuses. Mary Koss, regents professor of public health at the University of Arizona, says alcohol is becoming even more prevalent in these attacks. Sexual assault scholar, APA award winner for empirical contributions to public policy (2000) and international advancement of psychology (2017). Did first national survey of…
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Shan Yu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Are Money-Back Guarantee Programs by IVF Clinics Marketing Gimmicks?
On Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week: How do you know if you’re falling for a marketing gimmick? Shan Yu, professor of marketing, has some tips. Dr. Yu’s research interests primarily focus on using empirical models to examine how marketers utilize varied marketing strategies to help consumers make more informed decisions in numerous marketing domains such as…