NEWS ARCHIVE


Many Teens are Digital Dating Abuse Victims; Boys Get the Brunt of It

By | February 12, 2020

It's almost Valentine's Day, but there is nothing romantic about new research illuminating how teen dating abuse is manifesting online. A study explores the problem among U.S. middle and high school students.

The Nose Knows: Study Establishes Airborne Exposure to Microcystins

By | February 11, 2020

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.

Board of Trustees Meeting Ushers in New Chair, New Vice Chair Elected

By | February 11, 2020

The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees met today for its committee and full board meetings to discuss university business, as well as elect Shaun Davis as its new vice chair.

Osher LLI at FAU Presents William Sharfman, M.D.

By | February 11, 2020

The Osher LLI at FAU in Jupiter will present a lecture by William Sharfman, M.D., on Wed., Feb. 26 at 7 p.m.

FAU Presents 'Only One' Play About Sex Trafficking

By | February 7, 2020

FAU's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, along with the Peace, Justice and Human Rights Initiative, present "Only One".

Oh My Aching Back: Do Yoga, Tai Chi or Qigong Help?

By | February 6, 2020

Researchers provide a comprehensive review of the effects of movement-based mind-body interventions on chronic low back pain.

Choosing Common Pain Relievers: It's Complicated

By | February 5, 2020

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.

Publicly Funded Pregnancy Programs Improve Maternal Mortality Rates

By | February 4, 2020

Maternal mortality rates in the United States exceed those of other developed countries, with some considerable racial disparities.

Osher LLI at FAU Presents Douglas Brinkley

By | February 4, 2020

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.

Researchers Take Body Armor to the Next Level with High Energy Fibers

By | February 3, 2020

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.