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Health and Well-being

From Parkinson’s to Alzheimer’s to relationships to drug and alcohol use disorders, A&S faculty and students are advancing human health and well-being through pioneering research, interdisciplinary partnerships and community outreach. Collaborations across neuroscience, psychology, biology and more lead to both comprehensive understanding of the disease and also innovative treatment solutions.

Stories in this Category

A microscopic view of the hindbrain reveals “support cells” (highlighted in green, red, yellow and purple).

(July 30, 2025)

Shortcut to Weight Loss: No Nausea Required

Medicinal chemists at Syracuse University have identified a potential new way to help people lose weight without the nausea and vomiting that make most patients stop taking popular drugs like Ozempic.

An adult playing with a child during therapy session.

(July 1, 2025)

A&S Expands Health-Related Academic Offerings

The Department of Human Development and Family Science joins the College of Arts and Sciences, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration, enriching student opportunities and advancing research that supports individuals and families across their lives.

Phyllis Greenberger and Bill Clinton at the White House.

(Feb. 27, 2025)

'Never Take No for an Answer'

A&S alumna Phyllis E. Greenberger ’64 transformed the landscape of women's health research.

Two people seated at a table.

(Nov. 18, 2024)

Cultivating Community Through Augmentative Communication

A conversation club in A&S’ Gebbie Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic enhances well-being and feelings of connectedness for individuals with speech and language disorders.

Graphic that reads National ADHD Awareness Month.

(Sept. 30, 2024)

What’s Driving the Rise in ADHD Diagnosis Among Children and Adults?

In recognition of October being ADHD Awareness Month, psychology professor Kevin Antshel provides expert insights on the rising ADHD diagnosis rates and the key signs to consider when thinking about seeking an evaluation.

Microscope image of a neocortex.

(Sept. 27, 2024)

Can Folic Acid Supplementation During Pregnancy Help Prevent Autism and Schizophrenia?

Biology Professor Jessica MacDonald has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate maternal folic acid’s role in promoting healthy brain development.

Kathleen Walters portrait

(Sept. 26, 2024)

Funding Research That Improves Health and Shortens ‘Bench to Bedside’ Time

Walters Endowed Fund for Science Research supports research and discovery that addresses grand challenges facing global and human health.

portraitTanisha Jackson

(Sept. 10, 2024)

Mental Wellness Through Creative Work

Professor Tanisha Jackson's book exploring Black women artists’ influence on wellness within their communities is funded by an Association of American University Women (AAUW) fellowship.

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