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The Nose Knows: Study Establishes Airborne Exposure to Microcystins
A study explored the link between human nasal and environmental microcystin concentrations from harmful algal blooms and detected the toxin in the nasal passages of 95 percent of the participants.
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Osher LLI at FAU Presents William Sharfman, M.D.
The Osher LLI at FAU in Jupiter will present a lecture by William Sharfman, M.D., on Wed., Feb. 26 at 7 p.m.
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FAU Presents 'Only One' Play About Sex Trafficking
FAU's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, along with the Peace, Justice and Human Rights Initiative, present "Only One".
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Oh My Aching Back: Do Yoga, Tai Chi or Qigong Help?
Researchers provide a comprehensive review of the effects of movement-based mind-body interventions on chronic low back pain.
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Choosing Common Pain Relievers: It's Complicated
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examine benefits and risks of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to provide guidance to health care providers and their patients in their clinical decision-making.
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Publicly Funded Pregnancy Programs Improve Maternal Mortality Rates
Maternal mortality rates in the United States exceed those of other developed countries, with some considerable racial disparities.
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Osher LLI at FAU Presents Douglas Brinkley
The Osher LLI at FAU in Jupiter will present a lecture by Douglas Brinkley, CNN presidential historian and author, on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Osher LLI complex at FAU Jupiter.
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Researchers Take Body Armor to the Next Level with High Energy Fibers
FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science received $569,482 from Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office to develop advanced fibers to enhance the performance of military helmets and body armor.
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FAU Receives Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification
The Carnegie Foundation has announced that Florida Atlantic University is one of the 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification for 2020.
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FAU to Host Events in Honor of Black/African American History Month
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Black/African American History Month with a series of events throughout the month of February at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.