Month: May 2023

Child Fentanyl Deaths Rose 30-Fold in Just 8 Years

The synthetic opioid fentanyl is killing increasing numbers of U.S. kids, emulating the chilling trends seen among adults, a new study finds. Pediatric deaths from fentanyl increased more than 30-fold between 2013 and 2021, according to study author Julie Gaither, an… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on May 8, 2023

Trials prove that online exercise boosts students’ college success

Just like how a warm-up before exercise can improve performance, a recent study shows that an online belonging exercise can enhance college students’ academic persistence. The study found that incoming students who participated in this exercise had a higher completion rate in their first year of college compared to their peers. However, this effect was […]

Published on May 8, 2023

New Treatment Eases Skin Issues From Radiation

Imagine sailing through stormy waters of cancer treatment, navigating the treacherous waves of chemotherapy. You were warned about some choppy conditions, like hair loss and nausea. But wait, there’s more! Brace yourself for the unforeseen side effect of radiation therapy: acute radiation dermatitis, or skin irritations caused by the treatment. Luckily, a breakthrough has occurred […]

Published on May 8, 2023