Health

Lilia Bacu’s mother told her, ‘Listen to your heart.’ Now Bacu does voluntary cardiac care in Rwanda

Bacu, a Northeastern alumna and part-time lecturer in the School of Nursing, has been volunteering practical knowledge in cardiology in Rwanda for three years, with…

Molly Callahan April 26, 2018

Student engineers adapt bikes, cars, guitars and more for clients with disabilities

Inspired by everything from a love of The Beatles to a need for speed, Northeastern's student organization Enabling Engineering builds devices for individuals with physical…

Adam Glanzman April 20, 2018

RISE up for research

RISE:2018 explored the depth and breadth of research across Northeastern, from a subscription service for dementia care to a blockchain prototype for blood donation and…

News@Northeastern April 6, 2018

Alumna’s company connects patients with clinical trials

New drug development is being slowed because the vast majority of clinical trials have a hard time recruiting patients. Lilly Stairs, AMD’15, is the head…

Bill Ibelle March 8, 2018

Students tackle public health, climate change, LGBT rights on Alternative Spring Break

Students are volunteering in nine states and six countries this week as part of the Center of Community Service’s Alternative Spring Break program. “Tying to…

Jason Kornwitz March 6, 2018

Exercise your way to better memory, focus, sleep, and more

Exercise is good for your health. We all know that. But here's a news flash: 150-300 minutes of it per week can give you better…

Allie Nicodemo March 6, 2018

Researchers identify 36 new genes implicated in cardiac disease

One in four deaths in the United States each year are due to heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s the leading…

Allie Nicodemo February 28, 2018

Robots get a light touch

Today's robots can be fast and precise when designed for a controlled manufacturing environment, but when operating in the real world or besides humans they…

Bill Ibelle February 23, 2018

From 'gut brains' to supply chains, PhD students tackle complex problems

Nearly 50 students present their work today in areas ranging from robotics to resilient infrastructure to cell tissue engineering. This research expo is part of…

Allie Nicodemo February 21, 2018

Professor on a mission to create crystal-clear images of the human brain

An intricate network of vessels pumps blood and oxygen through our brains, fueling our ability to think, feel, and function. What if doctors could learn…

Sarah Coppola February 15, 2018