Caffeinated drinks can improve health, brain function
March marks National Caffeine Awareness Month, so here are some of the best benefits to your morning cup of joe. Read more »
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A Tiny Home for Good builds affordable housing for those facing homelessness
Growing up in Marcellus, Dale Spicer worked sun-up until nearly midnight to support his family. His work ethic has persevered throughout his life, even after… Read more »
Ottothon to fundraise for children in hospitals in 12-hour dance marathon
Syracuse University’s annual Ottothon fundraiser is next weekend — and it’s not too late to sign up and dance the day away. Read more »
Annual ‘Cockappella’ fundraiser hosted by all-men a cappella group Otto Tunes
Otto Tunes will present their annual Cockappella concert this weekend, which will benefit the Testicular Cancer Foundation. Read more »
Breast cancer exhibition by Newhouse professor aims to give survivors a voice, hope
A multimedia exhibit created by a Syracuse University professor is sharing stories of breast cancer survivors through portraits and interactive content. Read more »
SU alumnus releases part-memoir, part-medical narrative on death of his brother
Tim Wendel, Class of 1978, lost a brother to leukemia, and he’s documented the medical journey in his latest memoir, called “Cancer Crossings: A Brother, His Doctors and the Quest for a Cure to Childhood Leukemia.” Read more »
Light Work, Newhouse partner to feature students’ photography
For its first-ever celebration, the “2018 Newhouse Photography Annual” will be featured at Light Work through July to showcase a range of student work. Read more »
Camp Good Days nears 40 years of supporting CNY families affected by cancer, anemia
The organization offers day programs and summer camps for children with cancer and sickle cell anemia and their families. Read more »
Kitty Hoynes shaves 555 heads for childhood cancer
For the 14th year in a row, men, women and children went bald for childhood cancer and the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Read more »
Locals raise money for childhood cancer research at Kitty Hoynes' St. Baldrick's event
A total of 555 men, women and children went bald for childhood cancer and the St. Baldrick’s foundation during an event at Kitty Hoynes. Read more »
Rex Culpepper diagnosed with testicular cancer, will undergo chemotherapy
The Syracuse quarterback and special-teams player Culpepper posted on Instagram about the diagnosis and treatment. Read more »
Relay For Life comes to SU campus this weekend
This year’s Relay For Life takes place Saturday in the Carrier Dome, and funds will go to the American Cancer Society in its fight to end cancer. Read more »
With Purpose campaign to promote childhood cancer awareness at SU
Erin Elliott has spent her entire college experience dealing with the effects of pediatric cancer, and the Bateman Competition team at SU wants to spread awareness about stories like hers. Read more »
Want to get involved in a campus organization this semester? Here's your guide:
DanceWorks, Active Minds, Camp Kesem and Black Box Players are just four of the more than 300 registered student organizations on Syracuse University’s campus. Read more »
Syracuse University junior's tattoo memorializes the grandmother who raised her
Junior Alex Ferrantelli has a tattoo on her forearm that reads “you are beautiful,” in Italian to commemorate her grandmother, who died shortly after a cancer diagnosis. Read more »
DeWitt resident Laurence Segal quit his job to collect bottles for breast cancer research
Segal spends about 18 hours every day rummaging through garbage bins in search of used bottles to donate to breast cancer foundations. Read more »
Breast cancer experts to college-age women: Be aware
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in New York, and it can strike women in their early 20s. Read more »
30 men don teal to aid in the fight against ovarian cancer
Every September, Hope for Heather selects 30 Syracuse men to fight ovarian cancer by spreading awareness during National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Read more »
Erdekian: How to protect your skin (and prevent skin cancer) this summer
Sex and health columnist Alex Erdekian describes her experience having a dysplastic nevus removed this summer, and breaks down how to track your own skin cancer risk. Read more »
Niles: Cuomo’s electric car initiative sticks it to greedy, fossil fuel-guzzling corporations
Environment columnist Lydia Niles explains why Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Drive Clean Initiative can change the blueprint for electric vehicles in New York state. Read more »
England has one of the world’s largest healthcare systems, but that’s changing fast
Abroad columnist Saniya More writes about how England’s healthcare system works and why it is evolving. Read more »
Chemistry research lab at SUNY-ESF works to lessen the harsh side effects of chemotherapy
Christopher Nomura and post-doctoral fellow Ata Pinto from SUNY-ESF developed a special polymer capable of tricking cancer cells into ingesting chemotherapy drugs in a ‘Trojan horse’ style maneuver. With a more precise delivery method, these polymers may allow for lower doses of chemotherapy with the same effectiveness. Read more »
Cape Cod native remembers family, nature, friend with Big Dipper tattoo
When junior communication sciences and disorders major Hannah Pells was a little girl, she and her dad used to stargaze from their driveway, inspiring Pells' constellation tattoo. Read more »
Ask the Experts: Professor explains implications of Affordable Care Act rate increases
Prices for the Affordable Care Act health plans were announced recently and they will increase sharply next year, though most Americans won't be affected. Read more »
