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

(July 30, 2025)
Shortcut to Weight Loss: No Nausea RequiredMedicinal 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.

(July 1, 2025)
A&S Expands Health-Related Academic OfferingsThe 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.

(Feb. 27, 2025)
'Never Take No for an Answer'A&S alumna Phyllis E. Greenberger ’64 transformed the landscape of women's health research.

(Nov. 18, 2024)
Cultivating Community Through Augmentative CommunicationA 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.

(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.

(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.

(Sept. 26, 2024)
Funding Research That Improves Health and Shortens ‘Bench to Bedside’ TimeWalters Endowed Fund for Science Research supports research and discovery that addresses grand challenges facing global and human health.

(Sept. 10, 2024)
Mental Wellness Through Creative WorkProfessor 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.