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A new University of Washington study links helpful behavior during the pandemic, such as donating medical supplies, to individuals' feelings of...

 E-Mail A new study from the University of Iowa sought to begin development of a possible approach to reduce the risk that college-aged men engage in sexually aggressive acts or risky sexual behavior. The study authors, led by Teresa Treat, professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Iowa, developed a 12-point list of sexual assault prevention strategies. The list was created by the researchers based on previous research into risk factors that are associated with sexuall...

March 4, 2021 at 12:18 pm by Sindhu Ananthavel Following the UC’s announcement in January that it is planning for a return to in-person instruction next fall, UC Santa Barbara students and faculty have responded to the prospect of in-person instruction with feelings of both tentative hope and wariness.  Only a handful of classes have been held in person this academic year, but more professors are inching closer to holding in-person classes. Melody Wang / Daily Nexus UC Presid...

John Keller to step down as dean of the Graduate College John Keller to step down as dean of the Graduate College Keller will continue work on several projects already underway By: Office of Strategic Communication  |  2021.03.04  |  08:14 am John Keller, the University of Iowa’s associate provost for graduate and professional education and dean of the Graduate College, will step down as associate provost and dean on July 31. John Keller Keller—the longest-serving graduate dean in ...

Article content Factors that could lead to rebound headache include frequency of migraines, overuse of other medications for acute migraine and how long a person has had chronic migraine, the AAN statement notes. Investigators considered the records of 368 adults from headache clinics between 2015 and 2019 who had chronic migraine — defined as 15 or more headache days per month — for at least a year. In all, 150 participants were using cannabis and 218 were not. Researchers extracted ...

Sow, Fabian Among the 2021 Big West Conference Scholar-Athlete Honorees Posted: Mar 03, 2021 To watch the show on ESPN3, click here. The Big West Conference today announced that 22 individuals were named 2020 Big West Scholar Athletes of the Year. The conference honored two student-athletes from each institution – including UC Santa Barbara softball player Samantha Fabian and mens basketball player Amadou Sow – acknowledging their accomplishments on the field, in the classroom and in their...

What Are the Benefits of Fish Oil for ADHD? Omega-3 fatty acids are known to support brain health. Here’s what the evidence says about the role they might play in ADHD. February 24, 2021 The oils found in fish contain two types of omega-3 fatty acids. You can boost your intake by eating more fish or by taking supplements. Evgeniia Siiankovskaia/Getty Images While there is no cure for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), there are several treatment options to help manage symptoms. ...

How long has it been since you sent your last text? A few hours, or maybe even a few minutes? Most of us are texting nonstop these days, especially if we’re cooped up indoors and separated from the people we love. And while you’re likely super comfortable texting your friends, odds are, you haven’t given much thought to this idea: What about texting your therapist? If this sounds crazy to you, buckle up—it may be the way of the future. The mental health care landscape as we once knew i...

Dr. Michael Beyeler and his team at UC Santa Barbara are prepping a smart prosthesis that provides cues to the visually impaired, much like a computer vision system talks to a self-driving car.

Katherine H. Tachau, Edward Wasserman and Ann Rhodes Guest Columnists The right of the people to express opinions free from government interference is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution. So it was disappointing to see the right of free speech weaponized in a recent hearing held by the Iowa House Government Oversight Committee. (“‘Unsafe just because they disagree’: University of Iowa dean apologizes for infringing on rights of conservatives on campus,” Feb. 3). In that...