Social Issues

News about UB research and outreach relating to societal issues such as poverty, homelessness, bullying, domestic violence, human rights, diversity and inclusion. (see all topics)

Does smoking hamper treatment for alcohol abuse?
12/8/14
A new study has shown that smoking can inhibit the success of treatment for alcohol abuse, putting people who are addicted to both tobacco and alcohol in a double bind.
Quiet as a mouse, but so much to hear
12/4/14
Micheal L. Dent, a University at Buffalo psychologist, listens to what is inaudible to others. And what she’s hearing might one day help us better understand human hearing loss.
AT&T Western New York Civic App Challenge winners announced
12/4/14
Winning apps help users find information on child care, Thruway conditions, rental properties, landlords and other topics in Western New York.
Rochester economist to discuss children’s academic performance and parental involvement
11/26/14
The talk is part of the UB Department of Economics’ seminar series, which is free and open to the public.
A 3-D, talking map for the blind (and everyone else)
11/19/14
Touch-responsive maps designed in part by UB researchers give independence to the visually impaired.
Expansion of gambling does not lead to more problem gamblers, study finds
11/5/14
In the past decade, online gambling has exploded and several states, including New York, have approved measures to legalize various types of gambling. So, it’s only natural that the number of people with gambling problems has also increased, right?
What do American babies eat? It depends on Mom's background, UB study finds
10/30/14
A UB study finds that babies' dietary patterns varied according to the racial, ethnic and educational backgrounds of their mothers.
Cultural sociologist Jeffrey Alexander will be Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar
10/30/14
Jeffrey Alexander will give talks including one titled, "Cultural Trauma, Social Solidarity, and Moral Responsibility: Reactions to the Holocaust and other Modern Mass Murders."
‘Overwhelming tide’ of rulings in high courts supporting same-sex marriage, UB law expert says
10/29/14
An “overwhelming” number of judicial decisions finding a constitutional basis for same-sex marriage, and the Supreme Court’s refusal to review those decisions, suggest that it is just a matter of time before same-sex marriage is legal nationwide , according to a University at Buffalo law professor and expert on law and sexuality.
Obesity prevention programs can help improve blood lipids in kids
10/29/14
UB researcher Youfa Wang led a federally-funded systematic review and meta-analysis of 17 childhood obesity prevention programs.

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