UB in the News

New York Daily News: Forensic psychologist discusses what makes some women kill for a baby
8/1/09
An article in the New York Daily News about a Massachusetts woman accused of killing a pregnant woman and cutting the baby from her womb quotes Charles Ewing, professor of law, who said killings like these have an almost psychotic quality to them.
Inside Higher Ed: More companies renting textbooks to students
7/31/09
An article in Inside Higher Ed about the growing number of companies that renting to students new and used textbooks at reduced prices reports that Follett bookstores this fall will being a pilot rental program at a dozen institutions, including UB.
Marie Claire: UB research featured in article on health mistakes
7/30/09
An article in Marie Claire magazine titled "6 Health Mistakes Smart People Make" reports that while a drink a day helps keep your heart healthy, downing a week's quota on the weekend triples heart-disease risk, according to a UB study.
CNN: Child psychiatrist discusses medicating children with ADHD
7/30/09
A story on CNN about whether children should take medication to treat their ADHD quotes child psychiatrist James Waxmonsky, assistant professor of psychiatry, who said parents need to weigh in when doctors are making decisions about ADHD treatments.
Minnesota Public Radio: Civil engineer interviewed on anniversary of bridge collapse
7/30/09
A story on Minnesota Public Radio about the second anniversary of the I-35W bridge in downtown Minneapolis looks at improvements that have been made in inspecting and maintaining area bridges and quotes Andre Filiatrault, professor of civil, structural and environmental engineering.
Women's Health: Exercise scientist quoted on best fitness foods
7/29/09
An article in Women's Health magazine about the best fitness foods for women reports that UB researchers found that competitive women runners who ate less than 20 percent fat were more likely to suffer injuries than those who consumed at least 31 percent. The article quotes Peter Horvath, associate professor of exercise and nutrition sciences.
KEYC-TV: Study shows link between asthma and depression
7/28/09
A story on KEYC-TV in Minnesota reports a new study by doctors from the UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has shown a link between asthma and depression.
The Herald: UB, University of Zimbabwe hold exchange program for HIV, AIDS research
7/28/09
An article in The Herald, a newspaper published by the government of Zimbabwe, reports that postgraduate students involved in research on HIV and AIDS are set to benefit from an exchange program partnering UB and the University of Zimbabwe. The article quotes Gene Morse, professor and associate dean for clinical and translational research.
Web MD: Behavioral scientist discusses irritable bowel syndrome
7/28/09
An article on Web MD about irritable bowel syndrome and its treatments quotes Jeffrey Lackner, a behavioral scientist and assistant professor of medicine and director of the Behavioral Medicine Clinic. The article originally appeared in Good Housekeeping magazine.
Globe and Mail: Study looks at snacks and motivation to eat
7/28/09
An article in the Toronto Globe and Mail reports a UB study has shown that when obese women eat the same snack every day, their motivation to eat it increases.

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