UB in the News

An article on Stuff, a New Zealand news site, reports that people who are sensitive about their looks and concerned about being rejected because of them are more likely to be interested in cosmetic surgery than those who are less sensitive, and quotes Lora Park, associate professor of psychology.

An article in the Democrat and Chronicle about a decision by Yahoo Inc. to build a new data center in Lockport quotes Lawrence Southwick, professor emeritus of finance and managerial economics.

An article on the cover of Forbes magazine about the best methods of treating angina quotes William Boden, professor of medicine, who says drug treatment is just as effective as stents for treating the heart condition.

Kathleen Miller, research scientist at the Research Institute on Addictions, is quoted in a USA Today article about the potential hazards of consuming energy drinks. Health experts are concerned about the large quantities of energy drinks being used by high school and college athletes to boost athletic performance or enhance weight loss.

An article in the San Jose Mercury News about college strength coaches sending workout programs to graduating high school athletes who will be joining them in the fall reports that a study by the UB Department of Physical Therapy and Exercise Science has shown that squats were more effective and safer than leg extensions because they put less strain on knee ligaments.

An article distributed by UPI reports that UB research has shown that the stress of police work may explain why police officers have a higher risk of developing heart disease, and quotes John Violanti, associate professor of social and preventive medicine. The research also was the subject of an article distributed by Ivanhoe Newswire.

An article in the Detroit News about the life and death of Farrah Fawcett quotes Elayne Rapping, professor of American studies, who said the actress represented a whole post-feminism shift, introducing the idea that "women can be strong and do anything a man can do, even in high heels and not have a hair out of place."

An article in The State about the unexpected death of pop star Michael Jackson quotes Elayne Rapping, professor of American studies, who discussed his iconic place in popular culture history, as well as the sordid details of his personal life that tainted his later years.

An article on the Discovery Channel about the melting Greenland ice sheet, which contains enough fresh water to raise the global sea level 23 feet, reports on research by Jason Briner, assistant professor of geology, that shows the contemporary tidewater glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica that are retreating into deep waters may begin to experience even faster rates of retreat than are currently being observed.

An article distributed by AP reports Turner Gill has been named grand marshal for the IndyCar race at Watkins Glen International on July 5. The article appeared in outlets that include USA Today.