The Power to Tell Your Story

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The hefty tax on cigarettes being debated in Congress is supported by research at the University of Vermont College of Medicine.

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Vermont will be the first state in the nation to hold a statewide discussion of concerns regarding genetic breakthroughs. Backed by a federal grant, the effort will use town meetings and other forums.

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A University of Vermont College of Medicine researcher has been selected to head a White House-appointed panel of experts to develop the largest-ever national youth anti-drug media campaign.

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Smokers who didn't list quitting among their New Year's resolutions may want to reconsider in light of a new report published in the Jan. 6 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Some 544,000 Americans might have a time bomb ticking in their chests -- an incurable genetic heart disorder called familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (FHC) that most often strikes seemingly healthy young adults.

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The University of Vermont has announced that Dr. John Hope Franklin, professor emeritus of history at Duke University and the University of Chicago, will give the commencement address to the graduating class of 1999 on Sunday, May 23.

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A five-year study that will examine possible causes for the higher incidence of stroke in southern states and in African-Americans compared to whites will rely on cardiovascular risk factor specialists at the University of Vermont (UVM) College of Medicine for analyses of blood from an estimated 30,000 people.

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Two Balinese psychiatrists and visiting professors at the University of Vermont will lead a Balinese Hindu prayer ceremony for peace and lead a discussion to correct misconceptions about their country at noon Friday, Oct. 18, on the university campus.

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Is New England headed for troubled waters? Devastating storms and floods may be ready to wreak havoc, according to geologists at the University of Vermont. Periods of intense storminess have peaked in the North Atlantic region roughly every 3,000 years over a 13,000 year period, according to research.

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Trick or Treat, which is it? Since the National Academies' Institute of Medicine published its new Dietary Reference Intake Report on Sept. 5 saying people can consume up to 25 percent of their diets in added sugars, there may be a run on extra-large tote-bags this Halloween. Not so fast.

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Only if equipment designers go beyond existing concepts and address the elements responsible for the currently most common ski injury -- knee sprains -- will the injury rate decline, say ski injury researchers who have operated a clinic and research facility at a Vermont ski resort for the past 30 years.

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Love, commitment and legal issues motivated more than 90 percent of 300 couples to unite in civil unions during the first year this landmark legislation was available in Vermont, according to a University of Vermont survey.

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With Christmas and New Year's just days ahead, parents need to perform some simple, yet important, tasks to ensure their children stay safe in the home, says Lewis First, M.D., chair of pediatrics at the University of Vermont College of Medicine and chief of Vermont Children's Hospital.

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The vast, wild Northern Forest that stretches through Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and New York will be studied by 18 new projects, totaling nearly $1.8 million in research grants, the Northeastern States Research Cooperative, announced this week.

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Think the frigid Northeastern winters are unbearable even under layers of GorTex? Imagine the challenges of sub-zero temperatures on the 1/5-ounce gold-crowned kinglet.

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While many test scores show that American students are at or below grade level in math or reading, an unlikely school is scoring at or above the state average -- and its scores have improved each year.

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Though your 4-year-old may not know who Saddam Hussein is, hearing about weapons, war and "readiness" may make her feel nervous about her safety. Dr. David Fassler urges parents to talk to their children about war and give them the opportunity to voice any concerns or questions they may have during this unstable time.

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As MTV gears up its promotion of yet another series of "uncensored" spring break broadcasts, the University of Vermont Center for Health & Wellbeing is working hard to reduce the fallout from destructive behavior associated with students' annual southern treks and the free-flowing sex, alcohol and drugs they encounter.

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Economist Abbas Alnasrawi is watching the increasingly volatile situation between the United States and Iraq from a unique vantage point: as an economist and a native of Iraq.

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Wolfgang Mieder, deemed by Smithsonian magazine as "the world's top proverb expert," has gathered more than 150 sapient maxims and juxtaposed each with several fractured and humorous variations in his new book.

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University of Vermont Professors are among 31 researchers at 18 academic institutions in 14 states who will receive grants in the amount of nearly $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Defense Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research.

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Nevada legislators voted unanimously to support a bill to ban juvenile death sentences in their state after hearing critical testimony provided by David Fassler, M.D., a child psychiatrist at the University of Vermont, who illustrated the fundamental differences between adolescent and adult brains.

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Though warm weather is a welcome change after a long, cold winter, for people with asthma it marks a transition into "high-alert" mode. The summertime triggers of pollens, air-conditioning, high humidity and smog can cause an asthma attack, and even hospitalization for those who are most sensitive.

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News of a group of teens from Collingswood, New Jersey, and their alleged plans to engage in a killing spree has people questioning a possible link to movies like "The Matrix." A, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Vermont, says that "we know that repeated exposure to media violence can certainly increase aggressive behavior, but movies alone do not cause kids to decide to kill."

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Millions of children will start school for the first time in the coming weeks and for some, this transition can be emotionally challenging. Parents can help reduce first-day jitters by following a few simple guidelines.

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For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that adult human stem cell transplantation results in spontaneous cell regeneration in damaged lung tissue, suggesting a new therapeutic approach for a variety of lung diseases.

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Archaeologists have identified what is unequivocally the first Late Paleoindian site (10,000-9,000 B.P.) in Vermont--and one of only a few known to exist in the eastern U.S. Preliminary analysis suggests the site was once a Native American hunting camp.

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Using an alternative economic index called the Genuine Progress Indicator, which adjusts for social and environmental factors, researchers have determined that the economic welfare of Vermonters is about twice the national average. GPI analyses have never before been performed at the state and local levels.

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New research shows that alterations in serotonin signaling in the gastrointestinal tract are present in patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a condition marked by such symptoms as abdominal discomfort, pain, bloating, constipation and/or diarrhea.

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"Hollywood's Stephen King" is the first detailed analysis of how Hollywood has interpreted--and misinterpreted--the horror-master's fiction. Includes a revealing interview with King and examines what cinematic and public fascination with his work reveals about contemporary American culture.

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The University of Vermont will lead the first study ever to examine the efficacy and safety of using nicotine patches to treat Mild Cognitive Impairment, a state of memory impairment recently identified by the American Academy of Neurology that may be a precursor of Alzheimer's disease.

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Advocates and opponents of civil unions and/or marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples in Massachusetts would be wise to look to a Vermont study for insight into the attitudes and motives of couples joined in civil unions the first year of this landmark legislation.

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A Tolkien scholar shares the author's dubious opinion of cinematic adaptations, but the "Lord of the Rings" films have won him over. "There were moments when the camera showed exactly what I had always seen in my mind's eye when reading the books," he notes.

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Advocates and opponents of civil unions and/or marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples in Massachusetts and California would be wise to look to a Vermont study for insight into the attitudes and motives of couples joined in civil unions the first year of this landmark legislation.

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With the release of the controversial film, "The Passion of the Christ," many parents are wondering whether or not to bring young children to see the movie. A clinical assoc. professor of psychiatry recommends parents apply the same reasoning they apply to all violent movies and television programs.

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Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet will be the keynote speaker at the 200th Commencement Sunday, May 23, at 9 a.m. Mamet was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1984 for his play Glengarry Glen Ross, and has lived part-time in Vermont for 40 years.

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Two University of Vermont psychiatrists comment on the possible underlying issues that can lead human beings to inflict torture in a military setting.

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A University of Vermont sociologist shares new research on how children at summer camps form, maintain and cross gender and race boundaries, challenging the commonly held idea that gender and race differences are natural or inevitable.

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Psychiatrist suggests that parents and teachers follow guidelines while explaining the Iraqi prison scandal to kids.

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"The Geese of Beaver Bog," concerns the Canadian geese that have colonized near the author's Vermont home in a tale that is part love story, part science experiment and completely enjoyable.

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Children who undergo chemotherapy and survive acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) experience a 200-fold increase in the frequency of genetic damage, researchers report.

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In the first study to measure when and how quickly rivers outside of growing mountain ranges cut through rock, University of Vermont geologists reveal that 35,000 years ago the Susquehanna and Potomac rivers began carving out the Great Falls of the Potomac and Holtwood Gorge.

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Emily Bernard examines the complexities of interracial friendships in "Some of My Best Friends," published this week by Amistad/HarperCollins. Through contributed essays, the book explores the ingredients that make interracial friendships possible--and impossible.

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University of Vermont psychologists Sondra Solomon and Esther Rothblum, who three years ago conducted the first-ever demographic study of couples who had civil unions in Vermont, are launching a follow-up study to discover what has changed with participants since they exchanged vows.

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Sorting through the often conflicting information in the media about SSRI antidepressants on children and adolescents has left many people more confused than ever about this important subject. On September 13, the Food and Drug Administration will be holding hearings to review currently available research.

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Some college and university presidents put extra effort and creativity into connecting with their student bodies, which is a plus for student retention efforts, says an enrollment management expert.

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As autumn spreads its warm colors across the Northern Forest, nearly all eyes gaze upward. But scientists studying how to improve the health of the forest focus in the opposite direction "“ they suspect that soil calcium deficiencies are at the root of widespread problems caused by acid rain.

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It may be the reds, golds and yellows that visitors "ooh and ahh" over, but it's the backdrop of spruce spires that form the contrast. The community was alarmed when scientists documented that winter injury to red spruce was severe in 2003 "“ twice as high as the highest previously measured year.

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People with panic disorders smoke at a disproportionately high rate, have a harder time quitting and relapse more often. Interventions such as nicotine replacement therapy and counseling don't treat their symptoms, but new programs developed at the University of Vermont offer hope.

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President George W. Bush is installing loyal aides in key government posts for his second term, but when presidents surround themselves with devotees they diminish debate and "risk living in an echo chamber," says John P. Burke, a professor of political science at the University of Vermont.