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Experts Urge for Wider Prescription of Statins
Researchers from FAU and Harvard address the possible but unproven link between statins and diabetes and emphasize that the link to diabetes is questionable and inconsequential.
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FAU Celebrates MLK Day with Series of Events
Florida Atlantic University will host a series of events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day from Monday, Jan. 16 through Friday, Jan. 20.
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Hispanics Divided Along Party Lines on Economic Outlook
As the nation approaches the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States this month, Hispanic Republicans and Democrats differ greatly in their opinions about the economy.
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Chair Yoga Effective Way to Treat Osteoarthritis
The first study to examine the effects of chair yoga on pain and physical function in older adults with osteoarthritis is proving to be an effective way to reduce pain and improve quality of life.
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FAU Graduate Has a Heart for Volunteering
FAU graduate Justin Cooke has volunteered more than 1,000 hours while pursuing his degree in biology.
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FAU Graduate Earns Prestigious Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Ramon Garcia-Areas' groundbreaking research on breast cancer has earned him a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship at Institut Curie Pasteur in Paris, one of the world's leading research institutes.
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FAU Graduate Fueled by Her Passion for Leadership
Former Student Government (SG) president Kathryn Edmunds took advantage of FAU's opportunities for student involvement.
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FAU's College of Nursing Receives $275,000 Gift
Florida Atlantic University's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing recently received two gifts totaling $275,000 from local philanthropist, business owner and nurse Christine E. Lynn.
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U.S. Department of Transportation Awards FAU Millions
FAU will lead the Freight Mobility Research Institute to improve the nation's mobility of people and goods. A combined match from the state and private sectors will result in more than $10 million in total.
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Record High Home Prices Being Supported by Rising Rents
Record high home prices in the U.S. housing market are being driven upward by rising rents in cities across the country, according to the latest national index produced by FAU and FIU faculty.