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Study Reveals Social, Family and Health Factors Behind Teen Bullying
A study by FAU researchers finds teens who are overweight, socially isolated, born outside the U.S., or with anxiety, depression or ADHD, face higher risk of bullying - as victims, perpetrators, or both.
New FAU Research Strengthens Evidence Linking Alcohol Use to Cancer
New research from FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine delivers a timely reminder this holiday season: even moderate drinking can raise your risk for several cancers.
FAU Inductees of Florida Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine
Three FAU researchers - Randy Blakely, Ph.D., Gregg Fields, Ph.D., and Hari Kalva, Ph.D. - were inducted into the 2025 class of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida.
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FAU is the first university in Florida to join the international VIP Consortium, a global network of more than 50 institutions of higher education, and has selected its first official VIP teams.
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Dr. Kenan Ashouri and Dr. Annie Lopez-Ashouri, Schmidt College of Medicine Class of 2018
November 01, 2024
For Dr. Kenan Ashouri and Dr. Annie Lopez-Ashouri, returning to Baptist Health - Bethesda Hospital is more than a career milestone; it’s a personal homecoming. As 2018 graduates of the Schmidt College of Medicine, they...
Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a Decade
October 28, 2024
Using a national survey of 88,183 U.S. adolescents in grades nine to 12, a study shows marijuana use declined from 2011 to 2021. Findings also reveal changing landscapes of use by gender, race, and ethnicity.
Dr. Levonti Ohanisian, Schmidt College of Medicine Class of 2020, Orthopaedic Surgery
October 14, 2024
Follow Dr. Levonti Ohanisian's journey from FAU College of Medicine graduate to orthopaedic surgery resident, set to begin Stanford Medicine fellowship in 2025.
Dr. Joshua Lovelace, Schmidt College of Medicine Class of 2016, Master's Degree (MS) in Biomedical Science
October 14, 2024
Explore Dr. Joshua Lovelace's journey from Schmidt College of Medicine graduate to owner of a successful dental practice in Nocatee, Florida, focusing on compassionate care.
New U.S. and Global Challenges in Vaccinations of Adults
October 07, 2024
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers discuss the multifactorial barriers in vaccinations globally and new and clinical public health challenges in vaccinations of U.S. adults.
Alarming Surge: Global Crisis of Childhood Overweight and Obesity
September 26, 2024
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers "sound the alarm" on the rise of childhood obesity in the U.S. and globally and call for a multifaceted approach to address this epidemic.
Richard D. Shih, M.D. playing the guitar
September 23, 2024
Discover how FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine empowers Florida's aging population to embrace health, vitality, and independence in the Sunshine State.
Master Copper Regulator Discovery May Offer Alzheimer's Clues
September 18, 2024
A groundbreaking study by FAU researchers using a tiny roundworm, links the worm gene swip-10 to copper regulation, which could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders.
NAM Selects FAU for Substance Use, Opioid Crises Collaborative
August 19, 2024
FAU was recently selected to participate in the National Academy of Medicine's Action Collaborative on Combatting Substance Use Opioid Crises Core Competency Implementation Pilot Project.
Emerging Diagnostic Tools for Early Diagnosis of Endometriosis
August 15, 2024
Researchers from FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine address a major clinical and public health challenge in a commentary published in The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Gynaecology & Obstetrics.
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