health and well-being
Study: SNAP Benefits Aren’t Enough to Afford a Healthy Diet
A study finds that SNAP, formerly known as Food Stamps, only covers 43-60 percent of what it costs to consume a diet consistent with federal dietary guidelines.
Molecular Motors and Molecular Machines – a Q&A with Gufeng Wang
Researchers create light-driven, motorized molecules capable of drilling holes in membranes of individual cells.
Fatty Acids and Itchy Skin – a Q&A with Santosh Mishra
Researchers pinpoint previously unknown mediators for itch and pain in the skin.
1 in 5 Women With Postpartum Mood Disorders Keep Quiet
A recent study finds 21 percent of recent mothers experiencing postpartum mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression, do not disclose their symptoms to healthcare providers.
Study Finds Day-to-Day Experiences Affect Awareness of Aging, Mood
A study of older adults finds an individual’s awareness of aging is not as static as previously thought.
Sign Up for Mobile Mammogram Appointment
Sign up by Thursday for an appointment with the Rex Mobile Mammography Clinic, which will visit Centennial Campus on July 27 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
New Design Improves Performance of Flexible Wearable Electronics
New design has self-healing properties to maintain connections - and keep devices working - even after a thousand flexes.
Triangle Venture Alliance Makes Initial Investment Impact
NC State joins other Triangle universities in venture capital alliance to spur innovation.
Small Changes Yield Big Results
Real-time, online weight management program addresses what’s arguably the biggest public health issue today: overweight and obesity.
New Ultrasound ‘Drill’ Targets Deep Vein Blood Clots
Researchers have developed a new surgical tool that uses low-frequency intravascular ultrasound to break down blood clots.