Health

Where healthcare innovation may lead in 2018

This story is part of our multi-part series looking at some of the big stories and bright ideas primed to make headlines in 2018.

by Greg St. Martin January 11, 2018

Why you should care about rare tropical diseases

They may become your problem much sooner than you think.

by Bill Ibelle January 10, 2018

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…

by Jason Kornwitz January 10, 2018

How to handle stressful conversations during the holidays like a pro

We love our families. But sometimes they drive us crazy. Laurie Kramer, professor of applied psychology, offers advice for how to navigate emotionally-charged conversations during…

by Allie Nicodemo December 20, 2017

Co-op in Puerto Rico expands student’s interest in environmental health

Earlier this year, behavioral neuroscience major Alejandro Rovira returned home to his native Puerto Rico for a transformative co-op experience. He performed extensive hands-on research…

by Greg St. Martin December 12, 2017

How the CVS-Aetna merger could improve—or undermine— healthcare

In one of the biggest mergers of the year, CVS and Aetna may soon become a giant healthcare power player. Northeastern professors in law, business,…

by Allie Nicodemo December 8, 2017

New study links federal tax policy and US mortality levels

As Congress grapples with tax reform, new research from Northeastern’s Daniel Kim has found that raising U.S. federal income tax rates while redistributing tax revenue…

by Jason Kornwitz December 1, 2017

Scholars’ ‘flash talks’ explore resilience, from health to media innovation

More than a dozen faculty members, doctoral students, and visiting scholars gave lighting-fast overviews of their community resilience research on Monday afternoon as part of…

by Jason Kornwitz November 9, 2017

Professor’s systems engineering models could save lives in rampant opioid crisis

On Thursday, President Trump declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency. Northeastern professor James Benneyan has been waiting for this day. He’s spent the…

by Allie Nicodemo October 27, 2017

Northeastern students reflect on ‘amazing,’ ‘inspirational’ CGI U experience

More than 150 Northeastern students participated in the 10th annual Clinton Global Initiative University. We asked some of them to reflect on the experience. “I…

by Jason Kornwitz October 19, 2017