Tagged: 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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‘A failure of epic proportions’

Flint’s water crisis runs deeper under the surface, NIU professors say

  • February 4, 2016
Debate is raging on Capitol Hill this week as lawmakers seek to assign blame for the crisis in Flint, Mich., that allowed lead-contaminated water to flow to thousands of residents….

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Photo of a glass of milk

Shaving Off the Milk Mustache?

  • February 5, 2015
Calcium alternatives do a body good, NIU professor confirms Americans of a certain age cannot shake the advertising campaigns. Milk “does the body good.” “Got Milk?” Elementary school lunchroom posters…

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