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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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The entrance to a building at a street corner. The signage indicates that the building is N.Y.U.’s Grossman School of Medicine.

Grossman receives $2 million grant to support addiction prevention services

The funding, which is from the New York state Office of Addiction Services and Supports, will go toward addiction and prevention services at the Grossman School of Medicine.
Adrianna Nehme, News Editor September 15, 2023

The New York state Office of Addiction Services and Supports is awarding a $2 million grant to the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which will provide funding for a two-year addiction...

Convalescent plasma treatment can be effective in treating COVID-19 for selected patients, according to recent research from NYU’s Grossman School of Medicine. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)

Plasma treatment benefits some COVID patients, NYU study finds

An NYU Grossman study found that transfusing blood plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to COVID patients with preexisting conditions can improve the recovery process.
Natalie Thomas, Staff Writer February 16, 2022

Blood transfusions from people who previously recovered from COVID-19 have been found to improve the conditions of some currently infected with the virus, according to an NYU Grossman...

When It Comes to  Self-Care, One Size Does Not Fit All

When It Comes to Self-Care, One Size Does Not Fit All

Self-care isn’t as simple as sipping wine in a bubble bath — it’s often unglamorous, sometimes uncomfortable but always tailored to the individual.
Hope Rangaswami, Columnist April 15, 2019

What comes to mind when you hear the term self-care? You’re probably imagining someone slapping on an expensive face mask, sitting in a bubble bath and sipping on a glass of...

Therapy Isn’t What You Think

Therapy Isn’t What You Think

Staff writer Natasha Jokic writes about her experiences with therapy and what people should and shouldn’t expect from it.
Natasha Jokic, Staff Writer November 25, 2018
Staff writer Natasha Jokic writes about her experiences with therapy and what people should and shouldn’t expect from it.
Exposure | Troubles of Tourism: Cruelty of Exploiting Horses for Carriage Rides

Exposure | Troubles of Tourism: Cruelty of Exploiting Horses for Carriage Rides

Veronica Liow, Multimedia Abroad Editor November 27, 2017
Beyond the issue that service of horse carriage rides is ridiculously overpriced, there is the dispute over the exploitation of the horses.
Dr. Leigh Charvet, an associate professor of neurology at NYU’s Langone School of Medicine. Dr Charvet collaborated with recent NYU graduates to develop a painless treatment for everyday symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis that patients can use from home.

Dr. Leigh Charvet Strives Towards MS Treatment

Caroline Haskins, Contributing Writer February 27, 2017
NYU School of Medicine's Dr. Leigh Charvet and several recent NYU graduates collaborated to create a painless treatment for the everyday symptoms of MS..
NYU’s athletic training room is located at the Palladium Athletic Facility on 14th street. The training room provides treatment before and after competitions for athletes and rehab programs, among others.

The Importance of Athletic Trainers in College Sports

Trevor Francesconi, Contributing Writer February 21, 2017
Athletic trainers heavily impact the student-athlete experience at NYU, but their influence can't always be seen.
Inaccurate Medical Journalism Produces False Positives

Inaccurate Medical Journalism Produces False Positives

Aparna Alankar, Contributing Writer October 12, 2016
People with limited health literacy skills are often misinformed about the body and of disease, leading to a misunderstanding of the relationship between lifestyle factors like diet and exercise and various health outcomes.
Researchers at NYU Langone have published a study going into depth about the ways in which a cancer cell can survive.

Tandon Develops Hybrid Molecule for Breast Cancer Treatment

Kyle Sturmann, Contributing Writer April 8, 2016
NYU Tandon created a hybrid molecule to help treat breast cancer.
Spa Week is taking place from October 12-18, with numerous 50$ deals at many top New York City spas.

Spa week, your ticket to relaxation

Ashley Arnold, Contributing Writer October 13, 2015

New Yorkers can finally get their fix of facials and therapy without breaking the bank. From October 12-18, the city hosts Spa Week offering treatments, massages and more from...