On Monday’s episode of WHYY’s “Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane,” Guy Diamond, director of Family Intervention Science at Drexel, summed up his feelings about “13 Reasons Why,” the new “binge-worthy” Netflix show that centers on […]
Tag: College of Nursing and Health Professions
Commentary: Insurance is Getting in the Way of Real Health Care Reform
Written by Stephen Gambescia, PhD, clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, this piece explores a way that could reform American health care in ways that the ACA and AHCA couldn’t. Truth […]
Snapshot: Researchers Showcase Wound Healing Patch on Capitol Hill
For millions of Americans suffering from chronic wounds, a wearable patch — powered by inaudible sound waves — could offer a life-changing solution. That’s the story Drexel University researchers told legislators, scientists and industry partners […]
Media Watch: Masks Created by Military Service Members are Unifiers
“To see the masks is to ‘see’ the very real impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) and understand how it impacts the military service members’ personal life, relationships and perceptions […]
5 Tips for Surviving Valentine’s Day in a Politically Split Relationship
The 2016 election was one of the most contentious and polarizing in memory. Unfortunately for some, that polarizing effect came home to roost, with some couples sitting on opposite sides of the political spectrum. […]
Q+A: Why Are So Many Black Women Dying From Cervical Cancer?
Thanks to Pap tests and vaccinations, cervical cancer is highly preventable. “Essentially no woman should get cervical cancer,” according to Kymberlee Montgomery, DrNP, an associate clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions […]
6 Things to Remember for Running the Philadelphia Marathon
Running a marathon is a tall order. Not only are you racing others looking for their best times, but you’re battling your own body’s fatigue the whole way. But marathons go far beyond the race-day […]
Study: Just 45 Minutes of Art-Making Improves Self-Confidence
Before your next difficult task, it might be a good idea to make a little art, a new study found. Research by Girija Kaimal, EdD, assistant professor, and Kendra Ray, a doctoral student, both in […]
Back to School: Tips for Packing a Healthier Lunchbox
It’s probably an understatement to say that a kid’s ideal lunch is a little different than their parent’s. But you won’t get anywhere if one side insists on Chips Ahoy and the other hard-lines at […]
7 Tips for Hot Weather Running
Anyone who runs knows that there’s a little more that goes into it than picking one foot up and putting it in front of the other. There’s a lot to consider: how far to go, […]
