June 16, 2010
In This Corner
Pressure Treatment
For iguanas, at least, too much of a good thing spells trouble when they’re stressed
People
A Career Well-Lived
Susan Cotter’s lasting gifts to animal and human health
June 2010 People Notes
Ask The Professor
What can I do to protect my pets—and my family—from ticks?
Michael Stone, staff veterinarian at the Foster Hospital at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, gives us the scoop
Surf at Your Own Peril
From the Web to the iPad, we’re rewiring our brains when we read online, and that’s probably a bad thing, especially for kids, says Maryanne Wolf
The Battle for Healthy Children
As the U.S. prepares to attack childhood obesity, Tufts experts pitch in
Strong Women, Head to Toe
Miriam Nelson’s latest book is a guide to health focused on total well-being
Red Ink Is Bad News
It’s not just unlucky in finance—it turns out those grading with it are less forgiving
Sleep Interrupted
For 50 million chronically exhausted Americans, a pioneering program at the dental school is leading the way to a good night’s rest
Briefs
Winning It All
Men’s lacrosse captures first NCAA team championship for Tufts, and women’s tennis singles strikes gold, too
Greening the Rooftop
A garden on top of Tisch Library is a biology student’s proving ground for urban environmentalism
Rate My Doctor
Online reviews of physicians are more positive and less plentiful than expected, study finds
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