First Study on Hard-to-treat Depression in Older People
About half of older adults don't respond to first-line medication for depression. A new study shows that adding a second drug to treatment with an antidepressant medication alone helps many of these patients.
Dramatic Increase of Alcohol Abuse in Early Maturing Girls
A new study published in 'Pediatrics' shows that early maturing girls given the most parental autonomy had the highest rates of alcohol abuse, with intoxication frequency increasing an average of 234 percent.
FAU Receives $1.2 Million Grant for Autism Training Program
More students with autism are being taught in the general classroom setting. Preparing professionals to teach these students is critical in alleviating the dire shortage of special education teachers.
FAU Poll Shows Rubio Jumping to Second Place in Florida
Marco Rubio jumped into second place in Florida, a pivotal swing state where Hillary Clinton trails in most general election matchups with Republican presidential contenders, according to latest survey by FAU.
Housing Market Trends More Favorable to Buying than Renting
The housing market index produced by FAU and FIU faculty indicates the country as a whole is moving deeper into buy territory, as owning a home is expected to produce greater wealth, on average, than renting.
FAU to Celebrate United Nations International Day of Peace
Florida Atlantic University will host a United Nations International Day of Peace celebration on Monday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. in the University Theatre on FAU's Boca Raton campus
Hispanics Believe Immigration is Important Election Issue
Hispanics say immigration is an important issue in the 2016 presidential race, and they support Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, according to the latest FAU survey.
Professor Debuts Trans-Media Opera in Miami
Joey Bargsten, Ph.D., a professor at FAU's School of Communication and Multimedia Studies, saw his trans-media opera, "MelanchoLalaland," make its world premiere.
FAU's Hoot/Wisdom Recordings Releases Latin Tango Album
FAU's Hoot/Wisdom Recordings recently released "Bogotá Buenos Aires," which invites listeners to experience the colorful sounds of contemporary Argentine Tango and Colombian Andean music.
FAU's Medical School to Work with foundation2recovery.org
FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine will work with foundation2recovery.org to combat the narcotic prescription drug epidemic using novel approaches for treatment, prevention and education programs.