You may need a shower after hearing the results of this eye-opening study. Northwestern University researchers identified more than 600 different viruses on 92 showerhead and 34 toothbrush samples — and no two samples were alike. “The number of viruses that we found is absolutely wild,” said indoor microbiologist Erica M. Hartmann, who led the study. “We … Read more
The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is investigating a norovirus outbreak linked to a $1-burrito event for Northwestern University students. The “$1 Burrito event” for Northwestern University students took place last Saturday between 1 and 8 p.m. with Big Wig Tacos. The city’s health department began receiving complaints on Monday from students who reported experiencing stomach cramps, vomiting, and … Read more
College students, rejoice — your all-nighters may have more benefits than earning you an A. That all-too-familiar “wired but tired” feeling due to lack of sleep for just one night might actually have antidepressant results, according to a study conducted by a team from Northwestern University. While chronic sleep deprivation has been studied at length, scientists … Read more
College freshman Ryan Abele had a bright future. In high school in Concord, Calif., the 18-year-old had been a baseball player with a 3.94 GPA. In 2016, he enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he planned to major in broadcast journalism and was excited about joining a fraternity. “It was something that he … Read more