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When computer games may keep the brain nimble

Published
2013.05.13
A screen capture from the computer game, Double Decision, which helped boost players' brain function, a study found. Doing crossword puzzles had no such benefit.

A new study reveals that adults who played a video game helped their mental agility more than adults who did crossword puzzles. Your Health columnist Sumathi Reddy and University of Iowa public health professor Fred Wolinsky join Lunch Break with details. Story from: The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal

UI pharmacy building set to be replaced

Iowa City Press-Citizen: UI pharmacy building set to be replaced
Published
2013.05.13
Students on Monday walk past the UI Pharmacy Building. Construction on a new building could start in 2015. / Benjamin Roberts / Iowa City Press-Citizen

When people ask the dean of the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy about the state of the college’s building, he usually invites them to come on down and see for themselves. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.) Story from: Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa City Press-Citizen

UI geography professor retires after 44 years

Published
2013.05.09
Professor Gerard Rushton stands outside Jessup Hall on Wednesday. (The Daily Iowan/Adam Wesley)

UI Geography Professor Gerald Rushton is retiring after 44 years of teaching and conducting research that created awareness of the privacy policies of cancer patients' health records, just to mention one of his many achievements and contributions. Story from: The Daily Iowan

The Daily Iowan

Spotlight: Baquero builds connections to improve health of rural communities

Published
2013.05.08
University of Iowa College of Public Health faculty member Barbara Baquero.

University of Iowa College of Public Health faculty member Barbara Baquero is building connections to improve the health of rural Iowans, with a focus on Iowa's growing Latino population. Story from: InSight

InSight

Be a part of the healing journey

One in three women and one in six men will be sexually assaulted in their lifetimes. To help them on their healing journey, the University of Iowa’s Rape Victim Advocacy Program seeks volunteers for its 32-hour Volunteer Training Program, which begins June 10. The deadline to apply is May 31st. Story

Live or die?

over-activated cell

Andrew Shepherd, UI postdoctoral scholar in pharmacology, studies cell processes that regulate potassium. When the balance of potassium is disturbed, cell death may occur. Shepherd focuses on a mechanism underlying the regulation of neuronal excitability, survival, and death—processes central to such diseases as epilepsy, neuro-HIV, and stroke. Story

Achievements

University staff, faculty, students, and alumni are accomplishing great things every day. See who’s making news with awards, publications, promotion and tenure, and more. Story

Let the children play

parent and child playing a card game

The University of Iowa has partnered with the Iowa Children's Museum on "Playing is Learning," an initiative to reintroduce children, and their parents, to the concept of play. The kickoff event is May 14 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the children's museum in Coralville. Story

Recent deaths

Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available. Story

Research team receives $10.6 million to study obesity and hypertension

Researchers at the University of Iowa and colleagues at Cornell University have received a five-year, $10.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue their work investigating the biological links between high blood pressure and obesity. Story

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