Arizona State University's College of Health Solutions has announced the selection of Dr. Frank LoVecchio as the new medical director of clinical and community translational research.
For the second time in 2020, ASU's College of Health Solutions honored graduates with online commencement and convocation ceremonies.
Ruth Jones has found her forever home.
It’s 20 stories tall, sits at the edge of the ASU Tempe campus and offers spectacular views of the Valley.
It’s no coincidence that fish and chips is a staple meal in pubs across the U.K., a nation of islands surrounded by water.
Food insecurity is on the rise in Arizona as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among Hispanic households, households with children and households who experienced a job disruption, accor
In workplaces across America, a new noise has become part of the familiar office soundscape: the whir of an electric motor that announces a co-worker’s rise from their chair to a standing position.
Dakota Hohenwalter is an Arizona State University College of Health Solutions graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in exercise and wellness.
Rafael Campo had a hard time being taken seriously during his time at Harvard Medical School in the 1980s. In addition to pursuing a career as a physician, he was also a poet.
A new global business survey conducted by Arizona State University's College of Health Solutions and the World Economic Forum (WEF), with support from the Rockefeller Foundation, finds that less th
One of the most important issues for voters in any election is health care, and this year, with the fate of the Affordable Care Act in the hands of the Supreme Court, it was no doubt top of mind fo
It was seeing herself reflected that made the college decision for Maria Walker.
Anyone who has ever skipped a meal then lashed out at an unwitting significant other, bystander or retail clerk knows this important life fact: The hanger is real.
There are a lot of factors that go into building a successful relationship, and money is one of the key aspects.
Faculty, students and staff from Arizona State University's College of Health Solutions joined with more than 300 members of the h
After battling on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic most of the year, Arizona’s health care community paused on Oct.
The COVID-19 pandemic upended students’ academic and personal lives during the spring, leaving several students in need of swift assistance.
Arizona State University President Michael Crow honored members of the ASU community during the 2020 President’s Recognition Ceremony, which was held virtually on Oct.
Roughly $165 billion worth of food is wasted every year in the United States, most of it at the household level.
A funny thing happens when you grow accustomed to something in your life. No matter how wonderous or necessary, when it’s always there, you can start to take it for granted.
Carl Yamashiro, an associate clinical professor at the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University, h
The era of the television brought with it the TV dinner — a fast, convenient meal that, while nutritionally questionable, meant the whole family could gather together on the sofa to enjoy "The Ed S
Twenty-nine years ago, Karen Gallagher could have been mistaken for any other wide-eyed kid on the Highline Community College campus in Des Moines, Washington, stumbling her way through the first w
In the latest installment of Health Talks: COVID-19 Series, the Arizona State University College of Health Solutions’ series of talks on issues relate
The potential health implications of living next to a sewage plant are pretty obvious, but what about living in a neighborhood with no sidewalks?
It was in Ghana, West Africa, that Danielle Gold came to realize an important fact that would change the trajectory of her work leading education, health and business projects in the developing wor
With workplace wellness programs on the rise, an Arizona State University team of interdisciplinary researchers are asking big questions about how to improve the overall functionality, impact
Researchers at the College of Health Solutions will study the effectiveness of a program designed to reduce sitting at work in a $
The College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University announces the appointment of nine new research and clinical faculty whose wide-ranging expertise and deep research and clinic
What do yoga, grilled cheese, lumbar punctures, lettuce seeds and infectious diseases have in common?
As the COVID-19 pandemic began to make a stronghold in Arizona, Arizona State University employees began fighting back — by answering urgent calls for help and, often, by taking on completely new r
Arizona State University offers more than 800 fully accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs — not to mention more than 270 minors and c
It wasn’t until a severe car crash left her needing medical care she could not afford that Swapna Reddy understood the value of a good hea
To help companies safely move their employees back to the workplace, Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions and the World Economic Forum, with support from the Rockefeller Foundatio
After Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017, Anais Delilah Roque began having stomach problems.
It's not hard to put a face on health care inequity.
You don’t have to be an experienced trailblazer to know that if you choose to hike in the heat, you better be hydrated.
Our bodies are dependent on water for so many essential functions. And summer in Arizona means it's more important than ever to keep an eye on keeping hydrated with some high-quality H2O.
For a long time, Matthew Broussard has wanted to understand how childhood trauma can lead to substance abuse in adults.
Over the last few months, we’ve all had to adapt in many different aspects of our lives, facing questions we likely hadn’t had to consider before.
At a time when the essential nature of health care professionals is overwhelmingly apparent, Arizona State University's pre-health advising offices are well-suited to prepare students to meet the n
Editor’s note: While this article attempts to shed light on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting members of the disabled community, it is by no means intended to be comprehen
Evidence suggests the use of vaccines goes as far back as the year 1000, but the modern-day practice of widespread inoculation can be attributed to English physician Edward Jenner, whose smallpox v
Arizona State University President Michael Crow called it “one of the most complex semesters in the history of the known universe.” And for the 850 students who graduated this spring from the
For the past few months, “vaccine” is a word that has been on everyone’s lips, dominating headlines the world over. But perhaps instead that word should be “diagnostics.”
Imagine two children, Lucas and Gabby. They are both 4 years old and come from bilingual households.
Even before the COVID-19 crisis wreaked havoc on America’s health care system, there were other challenges faced by those in need of care, not least of all being access and cost.
Editor's note: As of May 11, America’s reopening has begun, just weeks after the coronavirus had the country on lockdown.
As the coronavirus pandemic has swept across the U.S., in addition to tracking the number of COVID-19 daily cases, there is a worldwide scientific community engaged in tracking the SARS-CoV-2 virus
Arizona State University College of Health Solutions alumna Tiara Cash describes what she does for a living as “reaching out and holding space
When Arizona State University issued its stay-at-home order to faculty, staff and students in March to address the spread of COVID-19, the College of Health Solutions
Leonardo da Vinci called water “the driving force of all nature.” Indeed, it is common knowledge that it is an essential, life-sustaining element.
There are so many factors that contribute to living a healthy lifestyle — adequate physical activity, proper nutrition, a sense of mental well-being — that it can be hard enough to check off all th
Gathered around a conference table on a recent February morning in Phoenix are a team of hepatologists — experts on liver function, disease and abnormalities.
A $2 million donation in emergency grants from the Virginia G.
It’s time to stand and be counted. The United States census, the universal event every American has participated in since 1790, is upon us.
Arizona State University’s graduate schools continue to hold high positions in the latest U.S. News and World Report annual rankings.
A slew of recent headlines have reported historically low birth rates in the U.S., with the reason being attributed to everything f
Arizona State University and Creighton University have announced a new partnership that will give ASU students more options to pursue degrees in the health sciences, contributing to the growing nee
The marvels of engineering: Our world revolves around remarkable concepts and feats of design, many of which start in classrooms like the ones at Arizona State University.
In December we celebrated success when more than 600 Health Solutions students graduated and set out on the next step in their journeys to make a difference in the health
The hard part of setting goals for the New Year isn’t necessarily deciding what resolutions to make — it’s keeping them.
What if the answer to fighting disease-causing bacteria in wounds, including treatment-resistant bacteria, could be found in the use of mud as medicine — a treatment that goes back to prehistoric t
Sometimes unnoticed, one of the fastest growing fields in the sports world is also developing at Arizona State.
Downtown Phoenix doughnut lovers rejoiced this year when beloved Valley chain Bosa Donuts opened not one, not two, but three locations within a 1-mile radius.
Speech is one of those human abilities — like riding a bike — that comes so naturally once mastered it’s easily taken for granted.
Four faculty members from Arizona State University received grants from the Flinn Foundation to further their bioscience research.
The centuries-long transformation of Halloween from an ancient Celtic festival to the commercialized holiday we know today brought with it many changes.
Alarmed by the cars speeding through her quiet Austin, Arkansas, neighborhood, Jennifer Moreau had the aha moment that began her journey as a health advocacy warrior.
People have a number of reasons for adopting plant-based diets, from improving their health to concerns about animal treatment to a desire to minimize their carbon footprint.
One year after a large-scale restructuring, Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions has announced growth in enrollment, new faculty and research advancement.
The World Health Organization has appointed Matthew Buman, an associate professor in Arizona State University's
With organizations the caliber of Mayo Clinic, TGen, the Flinn Foundation, Arizona BioIndustry Association and the state’s universities, Arizona boasts a multitude of talented scientists, health pr
Without the human body, sport as we know it would not exist.
Nowadays, you don’t have to look very hard to see the power of big data.
Dr. Joseph Furst, a Mayo Clinic physician, annually spends two weeks in the summer providing medical care to at-risk communities in other countries.
Nearly 1 in 4 Arizona teens have used a highly potent form of marijuana known as marijuana concentrate, according to a new study by Arizona State University researchers.
After a brief career in biotech sales following graduation at Arizona State University, Benjamin Jones started a fitness business in the garage of his Gilbert home.
Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University’s Downtown Phoenix campus has a new leader and will move into a more spa
A leading nonprofit public health organization has named College of Health Solutions Assistant Professor Mac McCullough a 40 Und
The microbial world of viruses is poised to attack. Viral, nonliving entities have the ability to infect you and spread to others, jumping from host to host to host.
ASU prides itself on having faculty who care about their students and wish to help them succeed inside and outside of the classroom.
How much of what you learned in high school do you still use 20 years later? Probably not a lot.
Along with the fireworks, festivities and barbecues that celebrate the Fourth of July, one of the most moving events to witness is a naturalization ceremony. For those seeking U.S.
Whether you’re a bacon fanatic, a vegan or somewhere in between, the choices you make about the foods you consume reverberate much further than your own body.
In 2015, one of the longest-running hospital systems in the nation and the most innovative university in the nation came together to address the need to accelerate the health and well-being of thei
For the third year, select Arizona State University faculty will spend their summer advancing research and understanding on a significant health challenge, in partnership with Mayo Clinic.
So you got a Fitbit for Christmas and you were psyched. New year, new me, you thought. Time to pump up the jams and get down to business.
You are what you eat. But first, you are what your mother eats. And it wasn’t that long ago when no one blinked an eye at a pregnant woman sipping a cocktail.
A toddler sat alone in the middle of a pile of toys, absorbed in stacking plastic blocks to form an unsteady tower.
Less than a year after the groundwork was first laid for a collaboration between Arizona State University and Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya, a delegation
The popular adage that men are from Mars and women are from Venus might seem an antiquated notion nowadays.
Improving the quality of food for families in South Phoenix will likely require many changes, ranging from policy updates at the federal level to a stronger focus on culture at the family level, ac
What makes us who we are and how does that change as we get older?
We like to think of the holidays as a time of peace, joy and family togetherness, but very often the reality is quite different: feeling stress over gifts and finances, overwhelmed by bursting cale
Imagine going to Starbucks every morning and ordering a drink you don’t want because the one you do want is too hard to say.
In 1980, “infantile autism” was recognized as its own condition by the medical community.
When you're traveling and are expected to be somewhere at a certain time, it can be extremely frustrating when your flight has become delayed. To pass the time and help ease stress, you might want
People have been eating dates for more than 6,000 years, but only recently have consumers worried about whether they’re “pesticide free.”
One way to describe Matthew Dietz is busy.
Having medical coverage for all Americans is a noble cause and in recent years has been touted as a national priority.
In 2017, health care spending in the United States grew to $3.5 trillion, or nearly 18 percent of the country’s gross domestic product.
Most pre-dental undergrads don’t conduct research on Malcolm X. But most pre-dental undergrads aren’t Sarah Syed.
Arizona State University announced today that it has selected Dr. Susan M.
It’s a conversation no one wants to have: telling a patient that it’s time to turn in his car keys. Driving means freedom, and for many people it’s part of their identity.
You know you need to get more exercise. You want to be healthier. More physically fit. Mentally sharper.
This is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and Marjorie L. Baldwin, a health economist at the W. P.
One of the nation’s leading proponents of digital medicine shared his thoughts and predictions on the future of health care Wednesday night at Arizona State University's Marston Exploration Theater
A good book can make the long, hot days of summer a bit more bearable.
Arizona State University pre-med students are entering into the emergency department to learn the best ways to communicate with patients at Banner MD Anderson
For obese people who sit for most of the day, replacing some sitting time with standing, slow walking or slow cycling reduces average blood sugar across the day and into the night, a small s
The College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University announces the appointment of five new faculty members whose diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise will enhance the college’s t
Editor's note: This story is being highlighted in ASU Now's year in review.
In 1982, after Melbourne man Graham Carrick had experienced 17 years of silence, the device implanted in his inner ear was switched on and sound miraculously flooded in.
“Imagine being dropped into the middle of a marching band.”
That’s how Jenna Bruenig described what it’s like to deal with sensory overload as an autistic person.
Now that Mardi Gras has passed and the last of the Valentine’s Day chocolates have been polished off, it’s time to get back on the wagon with those New Year’s resolutions.
Often it’s not what you say, it’s what you understand that makes you a successful communicator.
The U.S. is one of the wealthiest nations in the world, but its citizens are far from the healthiest – despite the fact that the U.S.
Editor's Note: This is the second installment in an ASU Now series featuring nutritious recipes demonstrated by faculty from the School of Nutrition and Health Promotion, an ac
The Downtown Phoenix campus started off this year's Night of the Open Door — five free open houses over the month of February — on Friday, welcoming crowds of visitors enjoying the mild weather and
What’s the best way to get school kids to eat their fruits and veggies? Well, a team of ASU health researchers discovered it’s all about where you place the salad bar.
Alonzo Jones has one of the best jobs at Arizona State University: associate athletic director for inclusion and championship life.
Who doesn’t want to lead a championship life?
Thirty years ago the phrase “downward dog” was likely to raise a few eyebrows when overheard in conversation, but nowadays you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t recognize it as a yoga p
Arizona State University researchers are poised to help boost innovation in the planning and design of future enhancements to the nation’s transportation systems.
Imagine being guided through your next doctor’s visit using augmented reality and artificial intelligence.
Arizona State University Provost Mark Searle has announced the appointment of a new dean of ASU’s College of Health Solutions: Deborah L.
Chris Wharton thinks television is a worse public health crisis than guns, and you can quote him on it.
As a student at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Arizona, Komal Agrawal discovered she had a passion for biology, mathematics and research and took courses in Advanced Placement biology and honors
The Trump administration recently announced that the Medicare trust fund will be depleted by 2026 — three years earlier than previous estimates — and the Social Security trust fund will be exhauste
Adam Sandler’s satirical 1993 ode to that most crucial fixture of school cafeterias, the lunch lady — played to hilarious perfection by a hair-netted Chris Farley in his prime — did a splendid job
From seeking answers to heart failure in the gut to digital storytelling for caregivers, pushing the frontiers of medical research can have a profound impact on treatment and prevention.
Thirty-five years ago, when doctors told Gina Johnson that her critically ill newborn son had Down syndrome, her world came crashing down.
Most Baby Boomers and Gen Xers have generally accepted the idea that Social Security might fold in their lifetime.
There are 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, 1 million with Parkinson’s and nearly half a million with multiple sclerosis. And with an aging U.S.
Exemplifying Arizona State University’s commitment to innovation and impact, four faculty members have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
ASU professor emeritus Chuck Corbin, a trailblazing physical education scholar, has been awarded the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award from the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition.
Attention all study-weary college students: Step away from the 5-hour Energy, double-shot lattes and sugar-laden sports drinks.
Editor's note: This is the first installment in an occasional series featuring nutritious recipes demonstrated by faculty from the School of Nutrition and Health Promotion, an
Arizona State University has a reputation for innovation, so it’s no surprise that its schools are brimming with resources to support entrepreneurial and solutions-based endeavors.
From visiting one of the most beautiful Nordic cities, to exploring interpersonal relationships on beaches in Fiji, to understanding the integration of science and humanities in Italy, Arizona Stat
Pregnancy is no walk in the park: Women can suffer sudden weight gain, nausea, fatigue, headaches and mood swings.
A few years ago Corrie Whisner read a study about how humans share the same gut bacteria as their pets.
Sometimes experiential learning means getting your hands dirty.
Editor's note: To demystify the process of attaining distinguished graduate fellowships, ASU Now will feature a multipart series of interviews with distinguished graduate award
Doctor Ron O'Donnell served as editor for a special edition on "The challenge of chronic non-communicable disease and the opportunity for transforming health care through primary care based populat
In 2010 Congress passed the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, allowing the USDA to make critical nutrition reforms to school-lunch and -breakfast programs for the first time in more than 30 years.
The expectation of constant availability due to our 21st-century, technology-driven lifestyles can be exhausting.
Arizona State University has been chosen as a Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) site joining a multi-university consortium dedicated to increasing the number and diversity of college graduates i
Arizona State University's Open Door continued at the West campus in Glendale on Saturday, where visitors learned about forensics, toured the biomedical research lab, played games, hung out with Sp
Smartphones, apps, social media and other technology innovations have forever changed our lives, and that includes higher education.
A quarter-century ago, Sean McCafferty was at loose ends and didn’t know what to do with his life.
When inspiration didn’t strike, he turned to the Army.
It can be tough getting an accurate diagnosis.
Crickets.
It's what you might hear when you offer an insect entree, but it's also what will be on the menu April 12 at the ASU Kitchen Cafe on the Downtown Phoenix campus.
There was no shortage of changes for the nation and Arizona State University in 2017.
This month is Better Hearing and Speech Month, which was created to raise awareness about communication and listening disorders each May.
Matthew Scotch, associate professor of biomedical informatics at Arizona State University's College of Health Solutions and assistant director of the Biodesign Center
During one of the busiest times of the year, getting sick at an airport might be the last thing you want to worry about. You may try to avoid getting sick while traveling by taking care of your he
Sacrifice is a fact of life. We make sacrifices for our families, our work and even our diets.
There are myriad health benefits to getting a good night’s sleep, but doing so isn’t always easy.
Faculty researchers from the College of Health Solutions and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts hav
Heidi Van der Molen doesn’t look back at her son Haydn’s early years with much sentimentality.
More than one-third of American adults and roughly 17 percent of children in the U.S.
Last week, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced a “Medicare for All” proposal that would create a single-payer health-care system in the United States.
Editor's note: This story is being highlighted in ASU Now's year in review.
Reduced federal marketing dollars, a shortened enrollment period and regularly scheduled website blackouts are just a few of the recent actions taken by the Trump administration that may discourage
Editor's note: This is part of a series of profiles for spring 2016 commencement.
The fun kept rolling Saturday with the second of Arizona State University's Open Door events, where members of the community were invited to check out the exciting work being done by the scho
Four-time Oscar winner “The King’s Speech” introduced audiences to the speech struggles of King George VI of England, making it a fitting choice to mark Better Hearing and Speech Month in May.
The physical fitness arena is no stranger to fads. One day it’s yoga this, the next it’s CrossFit that.
Audio discussion of journal article
If you’re like most 21st-century Americans, chances are you’ve crowdsourced what to do about a medical concern on social media — or worse, Googled it — and found yourself overwhelmed by the respons
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of profiles for fall 2017 commencement.
People who are severely injured in the upper extremities may experience nerve damage that impairs motor function from shoulder to hand.
Arizona State University, in partnership with Mayo Clinic in Arizona, has announced the recipients of the 2016 ASU-Mayo Seed Grant Program.
A multidisciplinary group of Arizona State University faculty will spend the next two years researching and implementing new ways to improve services and reduce costs for some of Maricopa County’s
Up until the moment Becca Tobin’s heart stopped for seven minutes in an airport food court two years ago, there had been no signs that there was anything wrong with her.
The Food and Drug Administration estimates Americans consume about one-third of their daily meals away from home, where calorie information isn’t always available.
The dog days of another Phoenix summer have arrived early with temperatures expected to reach 120 degrees on Tuesday.
In late May, Professor Nina Berman of the School of International Letters and Cultures, Professor Beth Blue Swadener of the School of Social Transformation and Lecturer Paul Quinn, director of the
When Mayo Clinic School of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota, readied a group of volunteers for its summer Medical Brigades Volunteer Program to Nicaragua, three Arizona State University students se
Though holiday traditions may vary between countries and cultures, no festive gathering would be complete without that most ubiquitous imperative of human life: food.
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of profiles for fall 2017 commencement.
Maggie Matzinger, a College of Health Solutions nutrition major at Arizona State University, has just completed her semester in Perugia, Italy where she participated in the Food and Sustainability
It’s 10 a.m., and 14 campers ranging from 8 to 12 years old are noisily beginning their second activity of the day in their weeklong camp.
Research shows that the earlier kids are exposed to healthy lifestyle habits, the more likely they are to be healthy adults.
A group of toddlers sits in a circle, singing and passing around maroon and gold pom poms. When the they come around to a shy 2-year-old, everyone sings, “Who are we rooting for?”
At first glance, you might think Arizona State University grad student Abby Goff is in need of a sweater.
Every day, Arizona State University students, advisers and organizations are committed to making a positive impact through service, leadership and Sun Devil spirit.
An English master’s student, a business sophomore and an urban planning undergrad walk into a classroom. There is no punchline here, and they are all in the right place.
Arizona State University is a key player in a new health research initiative designed to harness the expertise of scientists across the state to treat diseases like cancer and address such problems
Last year almost 87,000 pounds of marijuana were sold to the nearly 153,000 Arizonans who carry medical cards legally allowing them to buy it (that equates to slightly more than half a pound each p
A roomful of teachers are huddled in groups around pages of text, hurriedly highlighting, circling and underlining certain words and phrases.
An Arizona State University professor is challenging the long-held premise that obesity is the primary cause of many major weight-related health conditions and suggests focusing on healthy behavior
Good ideas tend to attract quality people. But great ideas attract the top tier.
Take at look at ASU’s Idea Enterprise.
St. Patrick’s Day is a fun, hybrid celebration — a mixture of religion and Irish folklore, symbolism and food, plus lots and lots of green beer. (The day after? Sometimes not so much fun.)
Air travel may be the quickest way to get to your vacation destination, but it’s also one of the speediest ways for infectious diseases to spread between people, cities and countries.
Does your race make a difference in the quality of health care you receive? Is medical marijuana really as effective for pain relief as some people say?
The Doctor of Behavioral Health program at Arizona State University is hosting the Spring 2014 Integrated Behavioral Health Care Conference, March 13-14,
Top 40 hits blast from the speakers as Haley Santiago and Larry Merville pass a basketball back and forth across the wooden floor of a basement workout room at the Lincoln Family YMCA on ASU’s Down
The World Health Organization estimates roughly 47 million people worldwide are currently living with dementia. By 2050, that number is expected to almost triple.
Few can fire up a crowd quite like Dr. Katie Wilson when it comes to talking people into eating their fruits and vegetables.
Arizona State University's Global Launch program propels students, educators and other professionals to thrive in the global marketplace through academic preparation servi
With public health expenditure on the decline in the United States, Mac McCullough, an assistant professor in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University, set out to determine just
Freshman year at ASU, Stephanie Kaufmann watched a friend who couldn’t afford to eat leave school.
Air pollution. Heavy traffic. Too much concrete. Not enough parks or bike paths. Cities can get a bad rap when it comes to being spaces that encourage healthy behaviors.
Israel offers as intriguing a panorama of cultural, historical, religious and political significance as just about any place in the world.
A giant, grinning inflatable Sparky marked the spot Thursday morning on a soon-to-be-bustling-with-construction dirt lot where Arizona State University and Mayo Clinic broke ground on the new Healt
Researchers in Arizona State University’s Department of Psychology received a five-year grant for just under $2.5 million from the USDA to implement an intervention program that targets childhood o
Google "benefits of apple cider vinegar" (as one does), and you'll find thousands of alleged health benefits.
With government leaders still undecided on the subject of national health care and the fate of millions of Americans hanging in the balance, Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation held its annual Transf
January 2017 marks the beginning of a new year, a new administration and a new opportunity to provide thoughtful input as the U.S. continues the discussion surrounding health care reform.
Thirty-seven senior leaders from more than two dozen universities, including University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Indiana University, Purdue University and the University of California at Merced, have b
The shift from high school to college isn’t always an easy one. The newfound independence can be both freeing and intimidating — especially if you’re autistic.
There are two narratives in climate change right now. One is the day-to-day drumbeat of news stories, usually a new scientific study, and usually put aside with the day’s second cup of coffee.
Editor's note: This story is being highlighted in ASU Now's year in review.
We all know it takes energy to run a mile, but how much? What about brushing our teeth? Or playing a board game? Or just lying on the couch watching TV?
The American Association for Physician Leadership has added Arizona State University (ASU) as its fifth partner to help physician leaders gain advanced knowledge and credentials.
Arizona State University hosted its inaugural Graduate School Conference on Thursday.
Arizona State University researchers work all over the world from Antarctica to Mexico and Tucson to Pasadena, and a group of journalists and storytellers from the Cronkite School is following them
When Arizona State University audiology professor Ingrid McBride first met 7-year-old Emma on a trip to Malawi, the little girl was unable to say her name.
With the midterm elections just months away, the issue of health care is once again a topic of conversation in the halls of Congress, in boardrooms and at dinner tables across the country.
Editor's note: This story is being highlighted in ASU Now's year in review.
Six years ago, a doctor told Stephanie Cahill that she most likely wouldn’t graduate high school, and that college was definitely out of the question.
Various studies estimate how long it takes for health research to go from the lab out into the world where it can do some good, with findings ranging anywhere from 10 to 17 years.
Patricia DeBruhl wants all of her cancer patients to keep their shoes.
Buckeye resident Michelle Myers went to bed one night in 2015 with a crippling migraine and woke up with a thick British accent.
In pursuit of a career that embodied her appreciation for language, Arizona State University alumna Elizabeth Meadows became a speech-language pathologist at Kino Junior High School.
Kathleen Merrigan, former U.S.
The DBH program has strengthened ties with the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA). CFHA is the leading organization for integrated healthcare in the United States.
The new film “Wonder” tells the story of a young boy who overcomes the challenges of living with the facial structural abnormality known as Treacher Collins Syndrome.
You don’t have to imagine families living in a community where fear, cultural attitudes, and economic disadvantages persist. It is reality in many areas of the Phoenix metro area.
Night of the Open Door — five free events over the course of February — opens ASU's world to the public and shows off what each campus has to offer.
This year’s flu season has been nasty and unrelenting, and unfortunately, it's ramping up to be the worst in nearly a decade.
“In everything you do, put others first,” said Benjamin J. Jones at the Sun Devil 100 luncheon on Monday.
That was Jones’ advice on how to become a game-changing entrepreneur.
Arizona State University embraces the heat of the Sonoran Desert it calls home.
Driving is one of those privileges we all take for granted until we can’t do it anymore.
The end of the year brings a bevy of holiday traditions; cooking, decorating, gift exchanges and family gatherings can create cherished memories.
After 10 years, three changes of major and two children, Ashley Pitman graduated from college this week — the first in her family to earn a degree.
Arizona State University's outstanding graduates — both at the undergraduate and graduate level — have already started to change the world for the better, with great potential to keep that going af
Arizona State University representatives from across campuses attended a symposium April 17–18 in Phoenix to gain insight into the veteran space, network with local and military veteran community l
A recent study named Arizona one of several “hot spots” in the nation for higher-than-average rates of nonmedical vaccination exemptions.
We heard you, West Valley, and now ASU’s College of Health Solutions is on its way West! We’re expanding to the West Campus to offer you two Bachelor of Science degrees that will begin in August 2
Families of three Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars celebrated the upcoming graduation of their family members.
Not so long ago — in the grand scheme of history — humans were constantly on the move. Escaping predators. Hunting for their next meal. Migrating to a more hospitable region.
Classroom teachers are more crunched than ever, and many see time spent on professional development as inefficient and a waste of resources.
Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University Alliance for Health Care has chosen eight Alliance Fellows to be part of the inaugural Faculty in Residence program.
A measles outbreak that has affected 71 people in the state of Washington has drawn national attentio
The field of health care continues to make remarkable strides when it comes to patient care and outcomes, but information technology and data-systems support are lagging a few decades behind.
The more you exercise, the more those pounds should just melt off, right?
Not always — this according to a recent exercise study out of the United Kingdom.
College campuses are traditionally the personification of stability: serene grounds, the life of the mind, the scratch of pen on paper.
They don’t necessarily begin that way.
Dignity Health and Arizona State University have announced the 2018 awardees of the Collaborative Strategic Initiatives Program, which offers grants to ASU faculty and Dignity Health investig
In her 36 years at Arizona State University, Linda Vaughan has overseen a lot of changes in the field of health and nutrition.
This summer, she has one more big change coming: retirement.
It is well documented that infants born at full term have better health outcomes.
In 2017, the United States spent $3.5 trillion on health. That’s 18 percent of the country’s GDP, and almost six times more than the budget of the U.S. Department of Defense.
Throughout history, food and culture have met in art. We have an incredible connection to food through our senses — we love the taste, texture, colors, smells and even the sounds food creates.
Mayo Clinic School of Medicine recently held a national summit on innovations in physician diversity sponsored in part by Arizona State University.
The College of Health Solutions recently completed its fourth year of the Summer Health Institute at Arizona State University
Smallpox, one of the most devastating diseases in human history, has ancient roots.
It’s that time of year when college students everywhere prepare to head home for the holidays, where they can catch up with friends and family and breathe a sigh of relief that they made it through
Health care will continue to be in the national spotlight in 2019, as uncertainty lingers about the future of the Affordable Care Act.
The most-decorated Olympian of all time made headlines in 2008 for something other than his athletic prowess — or, ahem, lung capacity — when some outlets alleged Michael Phelps, the U.S.
Taking care to place the stethoscope in just the right spot on his chest, Kelvin Tran waits patiently for the student at the other end of the device to confirm that he hears a heartbeat.
About 9 million disadvantaged children nationwide are in peril of losing their low-cost health insurance coverage if Congress fails to reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) soo
Searching for new ideas and unique experiences with the family in 2017?
Arizona State University’s education and public affairs graduate programs broke into the top 15 and joined the university’s law school and fine arts program in jumping to higher spots in the latest
It’s easy. Just eat some lucky foods on New Year’s Day.
Guns — few issues evoke as much passion and raw emotion from almost all corners of society. No matter what your opinion of them is, they are a defining part of what it means to be an American.
Editor's note: This story is being highlighted in ASU Now's year in review.
The American health-care delivery system is breaking. It is faltering in so many ways that it can seem like the overall system is beyond fixing.
People don’t go to the dentist for lots of reasons: fear, lack of insurance, reluctance to take too much time off work.
An Army veteran studying for a doctorate at Arizona State University has won a highly competitive scholarship from the Pat Tillman Foundation to enable her research into military members who’ve suf
School may be out for the semester, but for select faculty from Arizona State University's Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and College of Health Solutions, summer is no time for a break.
Sales of gluten-free foods continue to soar, reflecting a widespread belief that eliminating gluten from a person’s diet can produce health benefits, even for those without gluten sensitivity or ce
Even health nuts overdo it on pumpkin pie, after-dinner couch naps and “It’s a Wonderful Life” marathons this time of year, but a pair of ASU professors say a bit of planning and opportunism can he
After taking a class on health advocacy in fall 2017, Catherine Daem, now a graduate of Arizona State University's College of Health Solutions, wanted to find a solution to the Valley's local food
People take preventative measures every day. We use seat belts to prevent injury, wear sunscreen to prevent skin damage and lock our doors to prevent burglaries.
By studying subtle changes in President Ronald Reagan's speech patterns while he was in office, ASU's Visar Berisha and Julie Liss have linked these changes to the onset of dementia, years before d
The President’s Recognition Reception honors the outstanding efforts and achievements of Arizona State University faculty and staff who have made an impact in the workplace through the promotion of
Growing up the daughter of a medical doctor, Swapna Reddy is no stranger to the health-care system.
Leading the free world would leave anyone hungry, but luckily for American presidents, the executive branch has a storied history of culinary excellence, thanks especially to its predominantl
Earning a college degree can be a crucial step toward life success. But some Arizona State University students want more — they are earning three degrees at one time.
Veterans can face a number of challenges when they return home from the battlefield.
Some of Arizona State University's best and brightest professors are headed back to the classroom. Kind of ...
Models, athletes and celebrities swear by the ketogenic “keto” diet to help shed those unwanted pounds.
Arizona State University is helping to educate the next generation of hospice, palliative and dementia care professionals through a unique internship experience at Ho
In Silicon Valley, investors flock to back potentially disruptive new technology and apps — even if they are still in development.
Obesity rates in the United States continue to skyrocket from decade to decade. And while awareness for this issue has been growing in recent years, so have the waistlines of many Americans.
The Downtown Phoenix campus continued this year's Open Door series on Friday, welcoming visitors — who mingled with the Phoenix First Friday art and music crowd — for a peek inside Arizona State Un
We learn the basics of hearing — sound waves, ear parts, and the effects of pitch and volume — sometime around third grade, but there are still mysteries to unravel, including how we process
A $7 million grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), of the National Institutes of Health, will fund a specialized research “Center for Excellence” at A
With new funding and a new coordinator, Prepped — a free, early-stage food business incubator at Ari
