Bouvé College of Health Sciences Archives - Northeastern Global News

Several students sitting on the ground reaching for their toes as part of a fitness program.

If reestablished to educate kids, the Presidential Fitness Test could address obesity in American children

by Cyrus Moulton

A shadow of an astronaut on the surface of the moon, with indents seen in the surface as well.

Society & Culture

Was there an Epstein client list? Why people love conspiracy theories, a Northeastern psychologist explains

by Cyrus Moulton

Hands of a medical professional in blue gloves applying electrical stimulation electrodes to a patient's arm during physical therapy treatment.

University News

Learning the techniques — and tools — of the trade is ‘shocking’ for speech-language pathology students

by Cyrus Moulton

A crowd of supporters, many wearing pink articles of clothing or accessories, cheering with their arms raised over their heads in celebration of the Karen Read trial verdict.

Society & Culture

Why did Karen Read attract so many fans, and what’s next for trial watchers?

by Erin Kayata

Wreckage of a commercial plane lies on top of a damaged building surrounded by debris and broken trees.

How did one man survive a plane crash that killed 241? A Northeastern expert explains

by Cyrus Moulton

A circular canister that says 'ZYN' on it in all caps.

Health hazard or tool to quit smoking? Northeastern expert weighs in on Zyn pouches

by Cyrus Moulton

Jennifer Kirwin and Margarita DiVall stand side by side and speak to someone who stands right next to the camera lens. They are both wearing black shirts and name tags.

Celebrating 25 years of impact at Northeastern: The journey of Jennifer Kirwin and Margarita DiVall

by Alena Kuzub

A hand pointing to a PET brain scan on a digital screen.

New Alzheimer’s blood test could transform early detection and treatment, Northeastern experts say

by Erin Kayata

Close-up of gloved hands drawing a COVID-19 vaccine dose from a vial with a syringe.

Who is eligible for a COVID-19 shot this fall? Trump administration announces big change in policy

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert

A gynecologist wearing blue gloves holding a pap smear tool.

New at-home cervical cancer tests are a good alternative, but won’t completely replace Pap smears, Northeastern experts say

by Erin Kayata

An illustration of a person with long hair sitting with their knees pulled into their chest in the middle of a large red heart with cracks all through it. The person and the heart are on a grey background.

Can you actually die from a broken heart? Northeastern experts explain

by Erin Kayata

A section of yellow crime scene tape reading “CRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSS” stretches across a wooded area with leaves and branches in the background.

Is a serial killer stalking New England? Northeastern experts say the evidence doesn’t add up

by Ian Thomsen