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Research institute addresses stigma around mental health
Along with targeting stigma, Irsay Institute researchers are tackling issues of substance use disorder, sexuality and reproduction, the health care system, global health, and the effects of climate... Read more about Research institute addresses stigma around mental health
Increasing access to care through community health outreach
Staffing rural health clinics in southern Indiana is one of the many ways that Indiana University students are tackling the challenge of increasing access to health care across the state.
IU School of Optometry lab and CooperVision advance ocular science and patient outcomes
An industry-academic collaboration between a leading contact lens manufacturer and an IU School of Optometry research team is leading major advancements in correcting and slowing the progression of... Read more about IU School of Optometry lab and CooperVision advance ocular science and patient outcomes
Sustaining Hoosier Communities, Indiana DNR join forces to combat invasive plant species
Students in senior lecturer Brian Forist’s Applications in Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Human Ecology capstone course engaged in active removal efforts to help restore ecological balance at the... Read more about Sustaining Hoosier Communities, Indiana DNR join forces to combat invasive plant species
Master’s student rethinks aging care solutions by integrating Eastern and Western medicine
Thanks to IU Global’s International Enhancement Grant, master’s student Madelyn Mustaine had the opportunity to gain a broader, global perspective on health care in Switzerland, a country known... Read more about Master’s student rethinks aging care solutions by integrating Eastern and Western medicine
New discovery about how acetaminophen works could improve understanding about pain relievers
A new study from scientists at IU’s Gill Institute for Neuroscience reveals how a popular pain-killer works in the body.
IU Class of 2025 graduates become leaders, career-ready professionals
Graduation is almost here, and members of the Class of 2025 are celebrating their hard work and accomplishments at Indiana University. Six graduating students from the Bloomington and Indianapolis... Read more about IU Class of 2025 graduates become leaders, career-ready professionals
2025 IU Rural Conference to foster collaboration and innovation in rural Indiana
The Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement will host its seventh annual IU Rural Conference on May 12 and 13 at French Lick Resort, offering a robust lineup of events focused on the i... Read more about 2025 IU Rural Conference to foster collaboration and innovation in rural Indiana
‘One-shot’ behavioral tool could change how social media users interact with negative content
The study found that a cognitive behavioral therapy intervention tool could help people identify negative, rigid and extreme language on social media and reduce engagement with it.
Student-run EMS organization holds large-scale training exercise ahead of Little 500
Cyclists are preparing for Little 500 this weekend, and so are students who provide emergency medical services during the event. The student-run IC-EMS took part in special exercises, including a m... Read more about Student-run EMS organization holds large-scale training exercise ahead of Little 500