2013

February

The Atlantic Wire reports on UB research that giving is good for the health
2/5/13
Is it better to give than to receive? Not only does it feel good but it may stave off death.
ABC's The Chew cites UB study on why comfort food makes people happy
2/8/13
UB research demonstrates why "comfort food" is a good way to describe this kind of nourishment. Hint: it's because of a specific connection we make when we eat it.
USA Today interviews UB historian on end of Saturday mail delivery
2/8/13
Everyone reacted differently to the U.S Postal Service's announcement. A UB professor talks about what his students' reactions were.
The Buffalo News features UB SDM’s chair-side screenings for patients
2/26/13
Since individuals often visit their dentists more than their doctors, UB’s dental school dean is encouraging the trend of having clinic patients checked for hypertension, diabetes and HIV by UB SDM faculty and students
NBC News reports on UB’s MCEER earthquake simulations
2/27/13
UB sets out to study a particular kind of building and its possible vulnerability to earthquakes.
Reuters interviews UB expert about heavy drinking and domestic violence
2/27/13
For heavy drinkers, one extra might help reduce violent behavior.
Most influential people in Western New York
2/8/13
Business First's ranking of the 200 most influential people in Western New York includes Satish Tripathi ranking at No. 7 on the list.