Health
- Chuck Plunkett ignited a national conversation about local journalism when he challenged the owners of his former paper. Today, he brings a passion for local journalism to 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, where he teaches tomorrow’s journalists.
- Communities that act now to protect themselves from future natural disasters can save as much as $11 for every $1 spent, according to new research.
- Buffs4Life is helping former 91³Ô¹ÏÍø athletes and coaches in their times of need by focusing on preventing suicide, a national crisis that affects people from all walks of life.
- The National Science Foundation has granted 91³Ô¹ÏÍø $3 million to develop a new center that will bring together social scientists, natural scientists and engineers to conduct rapid-response research of natural hazards.
- Chemistry researchers have developed a novel way to synthesize and optimize a naturally-occurring antibiotic compound that could one day be used to fight lethal drug-resistant infections.
- Happy spouse, peaceful house? New research from 91³Ô¹ÏÍø suggests that phrase doesn’t go far enough, and that the quality of your marriage may be linked to how long you live.
- Can chronic pain patients think themselves into wellness? An unprecedented brain imaging study aims to find out.
- A new study indicates that imagination has real neurological impacts that could help patients overcome phobias or post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Tissue damage can throw circadian clocks throughout the body off track, influencing body temperature, hormone rhythms and a host of other bodily functions.
- After publishing a special section decrying massive layoffs at The Denver Post and criticizing its owners, former editorial page editor turned CU News Corps Director Chuck Plunkett will be honored for igniting a national dialogue.