Health

Do you know the warning signs of human trafficking?

The first step to fighting human trafficking is the ability to spot when it’s happening. But identifying someone who is caught in the web of a trafficking scheme requires an eye for nuanced details, says Amy Farrell, an associate professor of criminology and criminal justice at Northeastern who studies human trafficking.

by Molly Callahan April 25, 2019

Want to get fit in 2018? Then follow these tips

Joshua Lee, president of Elite Heat, a student group dedicated to training for obstacle races like Tough Mudder, offers up five tips for building a fitter physique in the new year.

by Jason Kornwitz January 10, 2018

Why ‘rage rooms’ won’t solve your anger issues

Rage rooms—where stressed out people go to relieve tension by breaking things—have become a global phenomenon. But Northeastern psychologist Christie Rizzo says the practice is not for everyone. “Rage rooms are for people who want to let loose while doing something fun and different, not for those who are dealing with mental health problems associated with anger and violence.”

by Jason Kornwitz August 16, 2017

NU Talks: Linking diet and health

Rebecca Carrier, associate professor and associate chair of research in the Department of Chemical Engineering, investigates the human gut microbiome to better understand how the…

by News@Northeastern April 18, 2017

Chasing the elusive two-hour marathon

Thousands of runners will test their mettle over 26.2 miles in the Boston Marathon on Monday, each striving for personal bests. Some will break records personal records, but will any but the best elite runners—and will they even—achieve that elusive sub-two-hour marathon? We asked the director of the Sports Physical Therapy Residency program what it will take to accomplish that lofty goal and whether we’re likely to see it in Boston anytime soon.

by Molly Callahan April 13, 2017

What’s behind Flint’s water crisis?

Philip Larese-Casanova, an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering who studies the chemical processes of water pollutants, examines the drinking water crisis in Flint, Michigan.

by Greg St. Martin January 21, 2016

3Qs: The science of sleep

If you want to ace your exams, you’ll need to study hard. But, says Fred Davis, a biology professor with expertise in circadian rhythms, you’ll also need to put down the books and catch a little shuteye.

by Jason Kornwitz October 28, 2015

School of Nursing’s new dean seeks to advance science of patient care

Nancy Hanrahan says, “Nurses are the perfect vectors for influencing public health change.”

by Greg St. Martin October 27, 2015

Unraveling the mystery of the flu vaccine

As flu season approaches, the debate about whether to get the flu shot begins anew. Jennifer Kirwin, associate clinical professor in the Department of Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences, provides a primer on the science behind the vaccine.

by Thea Singer October 22, 2015

Free flu shots, health screenings at Bouvé health fair

The ninth annual Bouvé Health Fair and Flu Clinic will offer a range of health services and information to Northeastern students, faculty, and staff.

by Greg St. Martin October 13, 2015