Category: Health

Breaking the Silence

Suicide ‘survivors,’ counselors discuss uncomfortable subject, stigma

  • October 17, 2017
For Adam Carter, the moment came some 15 years ago in the preschool classroom where he taught. Three-year-old Malcolm would not – or perhaps could not – sleep during the…

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More authority for nurses

New legislation empowers advanced practice nurses, helps increase healthcare access

  • September 26, 2017
Illinois legislation that gives advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) greater authority to administer health services was signed into law last week. The action lifts burdensome licensing regulations for APRNs, allowing…

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Nursing student featured in leadership magazine

NIU senior makes pages of Latino Leadership

  • June 20, 2017
Senior nursing major Luis Flores is featured in this month’s issue of Latino Leaders magazine. Flores’ accomplishments in bringing cultural awareness to the NIU campus, as well has his academic…

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Discovering new passions

Student research, artistry, community engagement will be on display at HSC

  • April 11, 2017
The amazing creativity and discoveries of NIU students will be in full bloom this spring during NIU’s eighth annual Undergraduate Research and Artistry Day. The event will take place from 9…

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Five ways to make sure tech benefits your kids

How can parents capitalize on the lure of phones and tablets?

  • March 27, 2017
Parents can’t help but worry. Phones, tablets and apps galore are competing for the undivided attention of their children and teens – and chances probably seem good to many moms…

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Work troubles, sleeplessness turning you into a jerk?

NIU-led study says employees who exercise can better regulate their behavior

  • February 2, 2017
Here’s another reason to stick by your New Year’s resolution to get more exercise. While previous research has shown employees who are treated badly on the job are likely to…

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Presidential priorities

Political scientists speculate on Donald Trump’s first months in office

  • January 23, 2017
As Donald Trump begins his term as the 45th president, several NIU political science professors expect him to undo policies of the Barack Obama administration and to address taxes, immigration, health…

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What BDSM might teach us about affirmative consent

Study finds subculture has lower levels of rape-supportive beliefs

  • October 11, 2016
A new study by Northern Illinois University psychologists suggests that evidence for the effectiveness of the “Yes Means Yes” affirmative-consent movement, which has taken hold on many college campuses nationwide,…

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