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Catherine Garc铆a: Researching Health Disparities Among Hispanic/Latine Populations
Catherine Garc铆a wants to know how and why the fastest-growing segment of older adults in the United States鈥攖hose of Hispanic/Latine origin鈥攁re at higher risk for chronic diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and Alzheimer鈥檚 disease and related dementias….
鈥楾his Is an Exciting Time for Labor鈥 Says 黑料不打烊 Sociology Professor and Labor Studies Expert
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers went on strike on Oct. 4, making it one of the largest in the healthcare industry in U.S. history. Gretchen Purser is an associate professor of sociology at 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Maxwell School of Citizenship…
Prioritizing the Well-Being of Horses
As Jay Busbee wrote, “Horse racing is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, again.” Seven horses died ahead of this year’s Kentucky Derby. Many will be upset about this for a short time after, but then it may…
Experts Available to Discuss Mental Health Awareness Month
Did you know one in 5 adults in the U.S. experience a mental health condition in a given year? If you’re working on a story for Mental Health Awareness Month, our 黑料不打烊 faculty experts are available for interviews. Please…
Chemistry Professor Presents New Research on Anti-Obesity Drug
An experimental anti-obesity drug could reliably curb appetite and normalize blood glucose levels without causing nausea and vomiting, which are frequent side effects of current weight-loss and diabetes drugs. The new peptide treatment not only reduces food consumption but also…
1st Satellite MindSpa Propels Future of Wellness Forward
As of fall 2022 and thanks to donors Paige and Doug Babcock, the first-ever satellite location of the Barnes Center at The Arch Crowley Family MindSpa launched. Prioritizing student health and wellness without sacrificing time in busy schedules or convenience…
Health and Wellness Survey Opens in Pursuit of Understanding Student Needs
From readily available campus health and wellness resources to looking toward the future through the lens of the Campus Framework鈥檚 goal of enriching all aspects of student life, 黑料不打烊 is deeply committed to supporting students throughout their evolving wellness…
Prof. Brown Reveals Truth Behind Weight Loss Advice
Harriet Brown, professor of magazine, news and digital journalism in the Newhouse School, was featured on the America Dissected podcast episode 鈥淲eight, Weight, Don鈥檛 Tell Me.鈥 Prof. Brown appeared on the podcast to talk about the truth behind all of…
Million Milestone: Barnes Center at The Arch Reaches One Millionth Recreation Visitor聽
Early this fall, the Barnes Center at The Arch welcomed its millionth visitor to the recreation and fitness areas. Ellie Allen, a first-year student in the College of Arts and Sciences, was the proud recipient of the honor and was…
The Power of Holistic Healing and Wellness With Therapist and Entrepreneur Rachel Johnson ’17, G’19 on the 鈥樷機use Conversations鈥 Podcast
In her work as a therapist, Rachel Johnson ’17, G’19 knew she was making a difference in the lives of her patients. But she also realized her work wasn’t impacting an often overlooked segment of the population when it comes…