Nevada State University to Become a Tobacco-Free Campus This Fall
LAS VEGAS—On Monday, August 25, the first day of the fall semester, Nevada State University will join more than 2,100 colleges and universities nationwide—including the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the University of Nevada, Reno—that have adopted 100% tobacco-free campus policies. The smoke-free and tobacco-free campus policy, approved by Nevada State University (NSU) leadership […]
CDPH, UIC to collaborate on air monitoring network
The Chicago Department of Public Health will collaborate with the University of Illinois Chicago on a new network to monitor the city’s air quality.
New study raises concerns about the safety of long-term ADHD medication treatment in children
A recent study by the University of Turku and the University of Helsinki in Finland and the Finnish Social Insurance Institution Kela reveals that the average duration of ADHD medication for children and adolescents is more than three years. However, reliable, controlled data on the safety of marketed ADHD medicines in children are available for […]
Northwestern to launch adolescent mental health research initiative
Northwestern University said Thursday it will launch an adolescent mental health research initiative, made possible by a $25 million gift from an anonymous donor.
Business Graduate medical school expands housing, plans $269.7M in construction projects Angela Gonzales, Phoenix Business Journal
GLENDALE, AZ — Midwestern University, which focuses on graduate students in medical professions, is investing up to $95 million to develop a student housing project on its Glendale campus. Chanen Construction, which is building the 256-unit project, estimates total development costs to range somewhere between $75 million and $95 million. While the entire project totaling […]
Protein sources change the gut microbiome — some drastically
A new study by researchers from North Carolina State University shows that protein sources in an animal’s diet can have major effects on both the population and function of the microscopic life within their gut. These microorganisms, known as the gut microbiome, can impact various aspects of our health. The findings could help lead to […]