Health and Science : Out with the flu: SU sees significant decrease in influenza cases
A decrease in flu cases this year, both nationally and on the Syracuse University campus, may be due to the warm winter season.'The warmer winter… Read more »
Writer archives: Katie Van Brunt
Health and science : Just for men: Scientists explore potential of contraception methods for males
Contraception made only for women may be a thing of the past as the potential for male birth control continues to evolve.Male-based methods of birth… Read more »
Health & Science : Sugar high: Study finds eating excess glucose may have effects similar to alcohol
Sugar is so dangerous to one's health that researchers are suggesting it should be regulated, similar to tobacco and alcohol products.A recent report from the… Read more »
Health & Science : More than a feeling: Study shows women experience pain more intensely than men
Women feel pain more intensely than men, according to a study recently conducted at Stanford Hospital and Clinics, which surveyed 11,000 men and women.Researchers studied… Read more »
Health and Science : High marks: Study shows people with higher IQs more likely to smoke marijuana
People with higher IQs are more likely than their lower- IQ counterparts to smoke marijuana and take illicit drugs, according to a Time magazine article.The… Read more »
Health & Science : Big league chew: Professor makes groundbreaking discovery, plans weight loss gum
Weight loss may be just as easy as popping a stick of gum in your mouth.Robert Doyle, an associate professor of chemistry at Syracuse University,… Read more »
Health and Science : Long road back: One-third of soldiers who leave war due to migraines return
Since the start of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, migraines and headaches have become a significant issue for members in the U.S. armed forces and… Read more »
Health & Science : Shedding the myth: Nationwide study proves 'Freshman 15' unfit for reality
Although the idea of the freshman 15 may concern many students entering college, a new study shows it may just be a myth.According to a… Read more »
Health and Science : Wealthcare: Study finds poor health correlated with financial struggles
There is a direct link between wallet size and health, according to a new study that confirms economic inequality is a key part of what… Read more »
Health & Science : Green with envy: Study finds envy serves purpose in society to help focus energy
In addition to being a deadly sin, envy serves a social purpose.Students participated in a study at the Texas Christian University in Fort Worth and… Read more »
Health & Science : Subtle changes: iPhone 4S upgrades internal software; offers improved camera
Apple has done it again with the unveiling of the iPhone 4S, the newest generation of the iPhone.The iPhone 4S presold more than one million… Read more »
Health & Science : At risk: Long-term exposure to pollution exacerbates danger of heart attack
A recent study found living in areas with high traffic pollution correlates to a higher rate of heart attacks, according to a Time magazine article… Read more »
Health & Science : Record highs: Alcohol and drug overdoses rise among college-age generation
A decade-long study concluded college-age youths across the nation are being hospitalized for overdosing on drugs and alcohol with increasing frequency.Recent reports took the findings… Read more »
Health & Science : Opposite effect: Study finds marijuana users have lower obesity rates
Marijuana smokers are less likely to be obese than nonsmokers, according to a recent study.The study found that roughly a third of those who smoke… Read more »
Health & Science : Want s'more?: Study links low self-control to obesity, drug addiction
A famous marshmallow study has taken a new twist, as new research conducted at Cornell University used the concept to test the theory of self-control… Read more »
Health & Science : Bad chemistry: Study finds romance outweighs pursuing math, science degree
Women studying in the science, technology, engineering and math fields have more difficulty balancing romance and schoolwork, according to a study done by researchers at… Read more »
Fraternities get together to put on sold-out speed dating event
Alex Kapneck will be one of 500 students flocking to the sold-out speed dating event Thursday night, which kicks off fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha's… Read more »
Syracuse University alumna opens East Syracuse art gallery
The Syracuse University alumnus made this concept a reality on Dec. 11, when she opened Eve Galleria in East Syracuse. Eve Galleria is a… Read more »
Study shows summer internship opportunities likely to increase for business students
Students may have the upper hand when looking for job opportunities this summer, according to a new study. The study, conducted by members of the… Read more »
Body Related Issues Discussion Groups
Student group hosts first body image symposium
To raise awareness of and dispel myths about eating disorders, Body Related Issues Discussion Groups, Education and Support held its first body image symposium Saturday… Read more »
