Health

‘Never in the history of calming down has anyone calmed down by being told to calm down.’

That’s the motto Northeastern Police Department Sgt. John Farrell keeps in mind when confronted with a situation that could get hot, fast. This, and advice…

by Matthew Modoono May 10, 2018

Ticks creep into the city, bringing Lyme disease with them

With the sprawling of suburbia comes unwanted new neighbors. Ticks are no longer only dwellers of the deep forest-they can be found in cities, too,…

by Allie Nicodemo May 10, 2018

Are you ready for the unexpected? You will be after Northeastern Preparedness Day 2018

Need to know CPR? Self-defense? How about protecting yourself online? Tomorrow is Preparedness Day 2018, an event organized by the Northeastern Police Department that aims…

by Allie Nicodemo May 8, 2018

Women in the Law, hacking the opioid crisis, and breaking into tech: What you won’t want to miss this month

If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? June bugs, and, at Northeastern, a host of events to get on your calendar.

by Molly Callahan May 8, 2018

A Northeastern professor's algorithm can predict behavior in autistic children

Understanding an autistic child's behavior requires an understanding of his or her stress, anxiety, and arousal. But people with autism can't always articulate how they…

by Allie Nicodemo April 30, 2018

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…

by 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…

by 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…

by 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…

by 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…

by Jason Kornwitz March 6, 2018