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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
New at Bouvé: an MS in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences 🧬 4 concentrations, STEM-certified, built for where drug discovery is headed — biology + chemistry + AI. bouve.northeastern.edu/news/bouve-l... #PharmSci #NUBouve
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Northeastern launches new MS in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
A STEM-certified program designed to prepare the next generation of scientists for careers at the intersection of biology, chemistry, data, and AI.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
How and why do we move the way we do? That's the question behind our brand-new BS in Kinesiology 🏃‍♀️🧬 Students study biomechanics, physiology, and motor control while doing real research and co-ops in clinical and research settings. bouve.northeastern.edu/news/bouve-c... #NUBouve #Kinesiology
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Bouvé College Launches New Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Measles cases in the U.S. just hit a 35-year high. 🩺 As kids head back to school, Bouvé's Neil Maniar warns it's one of the most contagious diseases out there, at a 90% infection rate for the unprotected. news.northeastern.edu/2026/08/18/m...
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More measles outbreaks feared as children head back to school
The CDC reports a record number of school children have gotten measles vaccine exemptions. Experts warn this could lead to more outbreaks.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
New research from the Institute for Cognitive and Brain Health: kids' aerobic fitness, not just body fat, plays a unique role in impulse control. 🧠🏃 Led by Ph.D. student Kellyn Carlson with Lauren Raine & Charles Hillman. 👇 news.northeastern.edu/2026/08/04/p... #NUBouve #BrainHealth
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Aerobic fitness may be a teller of some brain health, study suggests
Aerobic fitness levels, more than body fat, have a greater impact on self-control in kids, Northeastern researchers find.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent. ⏰ But is that healthy? Bouvé professor John Devlin explains how dark mornings disrupt circadian rhythm and raise health risks, and why standard time wins out. 🌙 news.northeastern.edu/2026/07/17/p... #NUBouve
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How would permanent daylight saving time affect your health?
The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent across the United States.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🚢 The man who built modern port shipping is coming to Northeastern. Captain John E. Meredith (Hutchison Port Holdings) joins Prof. Stephen Flynn tomorrow to talk supply chain resilience, a topic that hits close to home for health care. 💊 📅 July 16, 12:30pm ET | Register: luma.com/00fc33hy
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🚴‍♀️ As the Tour de France battles record heat, Bouvé's Rui Li shares the science elite cyclists use to stay cool, from ice packs to urine color checks for hydration. Same tricks work for your next hot-weather workout too. 🌡️💧 Read more: news.northeastern.edu/2026/07/02/c... #NUBouve
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Experts offer advice on performing endurance events in excessive heat
Elite cyclists use ice vests and salty drinks to beat the heat. Northeastern experts share what recreational riders can copy.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Bouvé's Leanne Chukoskie studies how video games support healthy aging. Sharper minds, better coordination, stronger social ties. 🎮🧠 Play isn't just for kids. ➡️ news.northeastern.edu/2026/06/02/o... #NUBouve #HealthyAging
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Why older gamers could be the key to saving the games industry
At a time when the video game industry is looking for areas of growth, an initiative called Games for Life has the answer: older gamers.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. Bouvé faculty Neil Maniar, Joshua Merson, and Stephen Wood explain how it spreads, why it's so dangerous, and what this outbreak may reveal about human-to-human transmission ➡️ news.northeastern.edu/2026/05/05/w...
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Hantavirus on small ship may have spread by human contact
Three passengers on a Dutch cruise ship have died from hantavirus. Northeastern experts explain how it spreads and what you need to know
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
2+ feet of snow. Bouvé co-op students still showed up. 🏥❄️ Our health care students at Boston Children's & Emerson Hospital worked through the blizzard, some staying overnight, because patients can't wait. 🔗 news.northeastern.edu/2026/02/23/h... #NUBouve
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Health care co-ops don’t get snow days
These health care students are learning that medical services must be provided no matter what the weather brings.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
It’s July Fourth on HBO’s ‘The Pitt.’ Why is it one of the deadliest days in the U.S.? ➡️ news.northeastern.edu/2026/01/08/t... #NUBouve
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It's July Fourth on 'The Pitt.' Why is it one of the deadliest days?
HBO’s hit hospital drama ‘The Pitt’ returns for its second season, set during one hectic July Fourth shift.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
More than 1 million social media accounts of users under 16 have been deactivated in Australia Is this a missed opportunity or the ‘first domino?’ Here's what our Bouvé expert says ➡️ news.northeastern.edu/2025/12/09/a... #NUBouve #SocialMediaBan #AppliedPsychology
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Is Australia’s youth social media ban the 'first domino?'
More than 1 million social media accounts will be deactivated in Australia as the world’s first social media ban for youth goes into effect.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Proud of Bouvé nursing student Aishah Daiyan! She was the only nursing student selected for St. Jude's competitive summer research program, and her work on pediatric cancer patients earned honorable mention. Future nurse practitioner in the making! 🐾 📖 news.northeastern.edu/2025/11/21/n...
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Caring for kids with cancer at St. Jude
Northeastern student Aishah Daiyan won honors for her research on sleeping patterns of cancer patients at St. Jude’s.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
New research shows early peanut introduction reduces childhood allergies by 40%! Bouvé experts explain how early exposure activates immune tolerance. A game-changer for food allergy prevention. 🥜 Learn more ➡️ news.northeastern.edu/2025/10/23/p... #NUBouve #FoodAllergy
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Early introduction to peanuts reduces allergies. Here’s how and why you should feed your babies peanuts
Early introduction to peanuts reduces allergies, experts say. Here’s how and why you should feed your babies peanuts.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Excited to open our Fall River nursing hub! Expanding our accelerated BSN program to train 105 nurses annually and address the critical shortage. Real-world solutions for real communities. 🎉 #NUBouve #ABSN #NursingEducation Learn more ➡️ news.northeastern.edu/2025/10/29/f...
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Northeastern opens Fall River hub to tackle dire nursing shortage
Northeastern officially opened its Fall River campus, which will host an expansion of its bachelors of science in nursing program.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
🧠 First in the US! Bouvé acquired a next-gen PET/MRI scanner to unlock new treatments for brain injuries, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's & more. news.northeastern.edu/2025/10/06/n...
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Next gen scanner could unlock new treatments for brain injuries
The scanner, housed in Northeastern University Professor Craig Ferris’ lab, combines PET/MRI technology for better preclinical imaging.
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Northeastern University Library @northeasternlib.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Happy #DeafAwarenessMonth! 🤟 @nubouve.bsky.social students and faculty have worked with Deaf and hard of hearing by providing hearing evaluations and other services. These photos from @nu-archives.bsky.social are both from the Deaf Institute in 1969. #tbt
Black and white image of a college student and a young child at a table. The child is wearing headphones and holding something and the student is smiling at them. A device sits on the table in front of themBlack and white image of two women with equipment. One is seated, holding a paper and turning a dial, and the other is standing behind her.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
🚨 Celebrity trend alert: Using heart medication for anxiety? Our #NUBouve experts warn about serious risks of propranolol misuse - from cardiac failure to blood clots. Don't follow celeb trends without consulting your doctor first. 👉 news.northeastern.edu/2025/09/15/b...
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Celebrities use this common heart medication to calm anxiety. Should you try propranolol?
Propranolol, a common beta-blocker for high blood pressure, is used off-label to ease situational anxiety, but experts warn of risks.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
🔬 Future of rehab science: AI integration, movement data analysis & more! 10 in-demand careers shaping healthcare innovation at the intersection of tech & patient care. bouve.northeastern.edu/news/rehabil... #NUBouve
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10 In-Demand Rehabilitation Science Jobs
Rehabilitation science jobs are essential to optimizing peoples’ well-being. Here are the top ten job titles you should consider in this exciting field.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
🔬 Bouvé's Neil Maniar explains the summer COVID surge & "razor blade throat" variant. Despite an uptick in cases, hospitalizations remain at new lows. ➡️ news.northeastern.edu/2025/08/01/v... #NUBouve #PublicHealth
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5 things to know about the summer COVID surge — including ‘razor blade throat’
In 2025, the dominant COVID-19 variant is called “razor blade throat.” Here are some things to know about it.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Bouvé College researchers expose critical AI safety flaws - major models easily bypass guardrails on sensitive mental health queries. news.northeastern.edu/2025/07/31/c... #ResponsibleAI #AIEthics #NUBouve
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New Northeastern research raises concerns over AI’s handling of suicide-related questions
Northeastern researchers tested what it would take to override LLMs’ resistance to providing suicide instructions. It was shockingly easy.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
🎮 Bouvé's Amy Lu shows active video games + storytelling = 7 more minutes daily exercise for kids with obesity. Gaming for health! news.northeastern.edu/2025/07/09/a... #NUBouve
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How active video games could benefit children with obesity
Northeastern researchers explore how combining exercise-based games with animated stories could motivate children to be more active.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
🔍 Why did the Karen Read trial captivate millions? Our applied psychology prof explains: "Having something that seems like a puzzle that people can get together and try to solve is almost entertainment. It's like an escape." Read more ➡️ news.northeastern.edu/2025/06/25/k... #NUBouve #TrueCrime
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Why did Karen Read attract so many fans, and what’s next for trial watchers?
The criminal case out of a small suburb of Boston went on to captivate the nation. Why was that and what’s next for Read?
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Northeastern pharmacy professor Brandon Dionne named fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America Read more ➡️ news.northeastern.edu/2025/06/06/f... #NUBouve #NortheasternUniversity #InfectiousDiseases #Pharmacy #PublicHealth
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Northeastern pharmacy professor Brandon Dionne named fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
One of the highest honors in infectious diseases, the fellowship recognizes scientific excellence and commitment to compassionate care.
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Sam Scarpino @scarpino.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Humbled and honored to announce that I’ve been granted tenure at Northeastern University and promoted to Professor in Public Health and Health Sciences in @nubouve.bsky.social
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
WATCH LIVE: Bouvé College of Health Sciences Clinical and Practice Doctorate Celebration 2025 🎉🎓🐾 ➡️ news.northeastern.edu/livestream/b... #NUBouve #LikeAHusky
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Commencement 2025 - Bouvé College of Health Sciences Doctorate Celebration
Click here to watch the livestream of the 2025 Bouve Doctorate Ceremony Ceremony at Northeastern University.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Get ready! #NUGivingDay 2025 is only 28 days away. Support from Bouvé alumni, families, and friends enhances our programs and allows us to provide the best possible experience. Explore our funds and help make a difference for current and future Huskies ➡️ ow.ly/5wz050VgAmZ #NUBouve #LikeAHusky
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
How accurate are the new at-home flu tests? #Northeastern experts explain ➡️ news.northeastern.edu/2025/03/03/a... #NUBouve
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How accurate are the new at-home flu tests? Northeastern experts explain
With a severe flu season impacting thousands and COVID still a thing, should you stock up on the new at-home tests for flu and COVID?
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Genes play a role in whether someone gets Alzheimer’s, but new research from Bouvé professor Craig Ferris found that diet may have a greater impact on whether someone gets this disease. Learn more ➡️ news.northeastern.edu/2025/02/12/a... #NUBouve
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Does diet outweigh genetics when it comes to Alzheimer’s risk? Northeastern research offers insight
Psychology professor Craig Ferris was part of a team that evaluated the effects of a high-fat, high-sucrose diet on Alzheimer’s risk.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Raising backyard chickens has become more popular, but with the ongoing H5N1 bird flu outbreak, flock owners need to take extra precautions. Learn more about what you need to know to protect yourself and your flock here ➡️ news.northeastern.edu/2025/01/31/b...
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Is your backyard chicken flock putting you at risk of bird flu?
Samuel Scarpino, Northeastern expert in pathogen surveillance, says the risk is low but people should take precautions against the disease.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Don't miss tomorrow's "Graduate Greatness with David Madigan". Learn directly from some of Northeastern University’s most accomplished leaders. Register here ➡️ www.eventbrite.com/e/graduate-g... #NUBouve
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Oscar contender "The Brutalist" sparks debate for using AI to enhance actors' Hungarian accents, raising questions about authenticity and AI's role in Hollywood creativity. Learn more about the controversy here ➡️ news.northeastern.edu/2025/01/23/t... #NUBouve
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Why is Oscar contender ‘The Brutalist’ sparking controversy for its use of AI?
“The Brutalist,” frontrunner in the Oscar race, faces backlash after it was revealed that AI was used to enhance the lead actors’ Hungarian.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
The debate over 'gain of function' research is heating up. Should scientists enhance viruses to prepare for pandemics, or is the risk too great? #Northeastern experts weigh in on this critical policy question here ➡️ news.northeastern.edu/2025/01/30/w... #NUBouve
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What is ‘gain of function’? Why scientists are divided about the risk and benefits of experimenting with deadly viruses
Donald Trump is the latest president to consider a halt to research that enhances the transmissibility of possible pandemic pathogens.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Answers to frequently asked questions about how #Northeastern University is responding to the actions and policies of the new administration can be found here ➡️ news.northeastern.edu/new-politica...
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Navigating a New Political Landscape: Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ is intended to share real-time information about the impacts of the new administration and the university’s response.
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Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University @nubouve.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
This week, Bouvé Dean Carmen Sceppa is hosting the latest Graduate Greatness webinar. Join her on Wednesday, February 5 at 10:30! Register here ➡️ www.eventbrite.com/e/graduate-g... #NUBouve #LikeAHusky
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