Nurses Remain Passionate Despite Historical Issues in Need of Reform
The second annual industry survey from Cross Country Healthcare and FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing study, "Vital Signs of Nursing," identifies areas of transformation that advocate for nurses.
FAU Ranks in 'Washington Monthly's' Top 100 in the Nation
Florida Atlantic University has been ranked No. 72 overall among the nation's best public and private universities by Washington Monthly's annual College Guide.
Digital Self-Harm Linked to Dramatic Rise in Youth Suicide Attempts
A study is the first to demonstrate an association between digital self-harm (online posting, sending or sharing of hurtful content about oneself anonymously) and suicidality in youth.
FAU, Israel Scientists 'Team Up' to Tackle AD-related Mood Disorders
FAU researchers in collaboration with Tel Aviv University have received a two-year, $379,177 NIH grant to study mood-disorders changes in Alzheimer's disease.
Feeling Anxious or Blue? Ultra-processed Foods May be to Blame
A study by FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine found that U.S. adults who consume more ultra-processed food report more adverse mental symptoms of mild depression, "mentally unhealthy days" and "anxious days."
What Has America Learned Since Hurricane Katrina? Not Enough.
A first-of-its-kind study by FAU researchers reveals only marginal improvements with respect to evacuation planning in America's 50 largest cities following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Study First to Link Weed Killer Roundup® to Convulsions in Animals
FAU and NSU researchers are the first to link the use of the herbicide Roundup®, the world's most commonly used herbicide by volume and by land-area treated, to convulsions in animals.
Study First to Explore 'Walking' Shark Movements in Early Life Stages
A newly-discovered walking shark that breaks all of the rules for survival is the focus of the first study to explore differences in walking and swimming in these neonate (newly-hatched) and juvenile sharks.
FAU Seeks Older Participants for Aging and Memory Study
FAU researchers are conducting a study in adults 60 and older to improve public health by providing information about how human memory changes with age - and you can help.
New $26 Million NSF Engineering Research Center for Smart Streetscapes
FAU has landed a major National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center with Columbia University, Rutgers University, the University of Central Florida, and Lehman College.