Tag: Health
-
Charles Sohaskey, Chapman University – Vampires and Tuberculosis
This Halloween, be on the lookout for vampires – and tuberculosis. Charles Sohaskey, post-doctoral research faculty at Chapman University, explores if this disease could play a part in the origin of vampire mythology. Charles Sohaskey is the biological safety officer at Chapman University. He also does work at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Long Beach,…
-
Natasha Rajah featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education. For this week‘s edition (#1362), Bob has selected…
-
Daniel Tennant, University of Birmingham – Blood Cancer and Bone Marrow
Part of the puzzle of blood cancer may have been solved. Daniel Tennant, Senior Lecturer in Metabolic Biochemistry at the University of Birmingham, delves into our bone marrow to find out how to treat this disease. Dr. Daniel Tennant is a Senior Lecturer in Metabolic Biochemistry in the Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research (IMSR),…
-
Auriel Willette, Iowa State University – Alzheimer’s Disease and the Immune System
There’s a new area in the body to focus on in Alzheimer’s research. Auriel Willette, assistant professor of food science and human nutrition at Iowa State University, says the immune system has a role to play beyond fighting off illnesses. Dr. Willette’s laboratory examines the impact of obesity on the structure and function of the…
-
Natasha Rajah, McGill University – Middle-Age Memory Decline
When does memory decline begin? Natasha Rajah, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University, delves into using brain scans of people of various ages and what it tells us about this natural process. Natasha Rajah received her PhD at the University of Toronto and received her postdoctoral training at the University Berkeley.…
-
Craig Triplett, Black Hills State University – Past Athletic Experience and Health
Competing in sports during high school could positively affect your long-term health. Craig Triplett, assistant professor of exercise science at Black Hills State University, examines how being active could lead to future wellness. Craig Triplett, DPT, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, School of Behavioral Sciences, Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD. Triplett obtained his B.S. in Wellness…
-
Jaume Padilla, University of Missouri – Fidgeting
Do you fidget while you sit? Jaume Padilla, assistant professor of nutrition at the University of Missouri, discusses whether this sometimes annoying activity can actually keep you healthier. Jaume Padilla, Ph.D., serves as an assistant professor of nutrition and exercise physiology at the University of Missouri. Padilla’s research focuses primarily on understanding the physiological and…
-
Richard Stevens, University of Connecticut – Artificial Lighting and Our Health
Turn off the lights. Richard Stevens, professor in the school of medicine at the University of Connecticut, examines the effects of electric light on our circadian rhythms. Dr. Stevens has been working for a long time trying to help figure out why people get cancer. One of his major interests has been in the possible…
-
Lorraine Maxwell, Cornell University – Schools Falling Apart
The condition of a school’s building could resemble the learning done within it. Lorraine Maxwell, associate professor in the department of design & environmental analysis at Cornell University, explores if a rundown school could doom a child’s education from the beginning. I joined the Design and Environmental Analysis faculty in 1993 as my first full…
-
Claire Vallotton, Michigan State University – Dad’s Mental Health Matters
How important are fathers to a child’s wellbeing? Claire Vallotton, associate professor in the department of Human Development and Family Studies at Michigan State University, examines what effect being a good dad can have on your kids. Dr. Vallotton earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Simpson College, and a Ph.D. in Human Development from…