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SBU Professor developing new way to combat Alzheimer’s Disease

Joe McQueen January 19, 2020
Stony Brook University professor of Biomedical Engineering, Donghui Zhu, is working with the Institute for Engineering-Driven Medicine to develop a new way to combat Alzheimer’s disease after securing a $3.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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Research shows Alzheimers disease relationship with obesity and testosterone

Research shows Alzheimer’s disease relationship with obesity and testosterone

Vincent Sparagna October 14, 2018
Though old age is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s, Pike’s talk suggested that biological factors such as obesity and low testosterone levels in men can further increase risk of getting the disease.
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Medical marijuana industry takes first steps on Long Island

Medical marijuana industry takes first steps on Long Island

Anisah Abdullah and Jakub Lewkowicz April 19, 2016
Medical marijuana dispensaries on Long Island set up shop early this year in light of the 2014 Compassionate Care Act.
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The Science of College: The importance of sleep

The Science of College: The importance of sleep

Andrew Goldstein April 7, 2016
Sleep is both a restorative and healing bodily function that is the engine of a healthy lifestyle.
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A tall classic chai tea latte. Stony Brooks newest Starbucks location opened in the basement of the library on Jan. 23.TAYLOR HA/STATESMAN FILE

The Science of College: How coffee affects the body

Andrew Goldstein February 17, 2016
If human brains were a high school movie, caffeine would be the bad boy who easily asks the receptor on a date while adenosine is still building up his confidence.
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Under The Microscope: Professor discusses early Alzheimers diagnosis

Under The Microscope: Professor discusses early Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Kenneth Wengler February 10, 2016
A recent study lead by Brian Lebowitz, Ph.D., at Stony Brook University’s School of Medicine, has shed some light on the difficulty of early Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
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Moore, above, won her second Golden Globe for her role in Still Alice. Her first win was for her portrayal of Sarah Palin in Game Change. (LOS ANGELES TIMES / TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

Julianne Moore captivates in “Still Alice”

Francesca Campione January 26, 2015
In “Still Alice,” Julianne Moore delivers such a heartbreakingly honest portrayal of a woman suffering from early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
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