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Category: Health

Using computer models to help nations address obesity

Computer scientist Philippe Giabbanelli tackles health challenges with ‘systems science’

  • June 29, 2016
We know obesity is a problem in the United States and other countries. So when it comes to young people’s access to fast-food meals during the school day, how close...

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Breeze through finals

Faculty advice, relaxation events help you rock it

  • May 3, 2016
The sun is out, the trees are blooming, people are talking about their summer plans... you are thisclose to the semester's end. You just have to get through finals. And...

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Physical therapy students respond for first responders

  • May 2, 2016
Students in NIU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program are getting ready to stretch out into the community. As physical therapy transitions to direct access – as it has in several states –...

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Food allergies of low-income children poorly managed

  • April 28, 2016
Low-income families of children with food allergies spend 2.5 times more on emergency department and hospitalization costs nationally, according to new research conducted at Northwestern Medicine by a team including...

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Christina Monson

When life gives you lemons

NIU student finds new purpose, passion in helping sick child

  • April 12, 2016
Greer Bond melted – then crushed – the heart of Christina Monson. The 2-year-old girl, who lives in Dixon, Ill., with her parents and her 5-year-old sister, Harlow, has leukemia....

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Caught on camera

One year later, NIU geographers say photos, videos tell tale of Fairdale tornado

  • April 6, 2016
NIU geographers have developed an interactive map—with links to stunning videos and photos—showing the 30-mile path of the April 9, 2015 tornado that devastated the community of Fairdale, about 20...

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Recipe for disaster

Study finds sprawl is creating bigger target for tornadoes

  • April 6, 2016
While much tornado research in recent years has focused on whether storm intensities and frequencies are increasing as a result of climate change, a new study by Northern Illinois University...

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Science Matters

Why presidential candidates should care about scientific research

  • March 2, 2016
Why should science matter to our presidential candidates? As you’ll see in the accompanying video, Northern Illinois University students and faculty have strong and varied opinions. “It’s how we make...

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Not binge-worthy

Newer eating disorder a risk for college students

  • February 23, 2016
Binging is a popular buzz word these days. People talk about binge-watching a show. Binge drinking and eating have been part of the conversation for a while now, but recently...

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Too socially connected?

NIU researchers say some college students feel ‘telepressure,’ too

  • February 9, 2016
College students might be known for their technological savvy—seamlessly integrating email, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and other messaging services into their social lives—but they too can succumb to an unhealthy...

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