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  • The recent passage of a bill that gives the Food and Drug Administration unprecedented authority to regulate tobacco companies is nearing enactment. President Barack Obama has expressed support and is expected to sign the "Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control" bill soon. Read the Story

  • As the Obama administration discusses health care reform, health professionals must advocate for a stronger emphasis on prevention programs, a response that could ultimately save the country hundreds of billions of dollars annually -- and have a greater impact on... Read the Story

  • Super Bowl Sunday is coming, and it's not just about parties, commercials and the big game. For many, it also is a day for gambling. Central Michigan University recreation, parks and leisure services administration faculty member Tim Otteman cautions that the simple act of buying a Super Bowl square may eventually lead to a larger issue. Among Otteman's initial thoughts: Read the Story

  • The weather outside may be frightful, but outdoor exercise can be delightful if you take extra care in preparing for your winter activities. Thomas Cappaert, an assistant professor at Central Michigan University, shares some practical tips on how to safely brave the cold in the pursuit of physical fitness. Read the Story

  • Issues related to social justice and civil liberties are at the forefront of many current-events discussions. Several Central Michigan University faculty experts are available to comment on these types of topics. Read the Story

  • Winter is the season for holidays, resolutions, big games and other traditions. Several Central Michigan University faculty and staff experts are available to comment on a variety of seasonal topics. Read the Story

  • Patricia Kopetz

    SOURCE:Patricia Kopetzprofessor of counseling and special education989-774-3606kopet1pb@cmich.eduPatricia Kopetz, a 2006 Fulbright Scholar with expertise in autism, is available to discuss National Autism Awareness Month, which takes place in April, as well as any other autism-related matters.A couple of Kopetz's initial... Read the Story

  • Gary Dunbar

    SOURCE: Gary Dunbarprofessor of psychologyCentral Michigan University989-774-3282dunba1g@cmich.edu"Think fast! Brain Awareness Week," a global series of events to promote public awareness about the brain, is celebrated each year in March. Started in 1996 by the Society for Neuroscience and the Dana... Read the Story

  • With the Michigan firearms deer hunting season starting Nov. 15, CMU audiologist Michael Stewart warns hunters that his research shows recreational gun blasts can cause permanent hearing loss. Read the Story

  • A Central Michigan University AIDS expert sees a federal call for routine HIV testing for Americans as long overdue. Read the Story

  • Central Michigan University School of Health Sciences Acting Director Mark Minelli is available to comment on two cyclists' confessions that they used performance-enhancing drugs. Read the Story

  • Mark Minelli can comment on the recent testosterone doping scandal that may lead to the loss of Floyd Landis' Tour de France title. Read the Story

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