WKU News

Sep 20th, 2010

FDA's Center for Tobacco Products is launching a six-month text messaging pilot program as part of its ongoing efforts to educate our stakeholders about federal regulations to protect kids from tobacco.

Sep 13th, 2010

Learn steps you can take to enjoy college the safe and healthy way!

Aug 24th, 2010

From bone marrow to stomach lining, lungs to bladder-smoking brings a world of pain to your body.

Aug 24th, 2010

Rectal cancer rates may be on the rise in people younger than 40, according to a new study that examined more than 30 years of data from a national cancer registry.

Aug 24th, 2010

Although skiing and snow boarding are known to be risky sports, even sledding, especially when it involves kids, can lead to serious injuries.

Aug 24th, 2010

Vitamin D is believed to have a role in controlling genes linked to major diseases such as certain types of cancers, dementia, and autoimmune disorders, new research has found.

Jul 27th, 2010

Hollywood got it right: It can be deadly to lie to your doctor. Your doctor "must know everything about you, even if the discussion feels a bit uncomfortable."

Jul 27th, 2010

Before you even think about starting a diet to drop pounds fast, you should review this list of the worst diets around.

Jul 13th, 2010

WKU students Sara Moody and Alyssa Surina are the recipients of scholarships from the Foundation for Asia Pacific Education. Moody received a $1,000 scholarship from the Foundation and Surina’s scholarship was $500.

Jul 9th, 2010

The cause of your sneezing, itchy nose, watery eyes, headache and a host of other symptoms may be more surprising than you think.

Jun 29th, 2010

This year, four WKU graduates–Jennifer Dooper, Dawn Reinhardt, Eileen Ryan and Emily Wilcox–have been awarded 2010-2011 Fulbright grants.

May 12th, 2010

Two WKU students Jacob Haven, a second-year student in the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science , and Brittany Logan are receiving scholarships which represent a combined value of more than $500,000 of funding over the course of the next four years.

May 7th, 2010

Chase McNulty, a WKU senior from Owensboro, has been accepted at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine and received a scholarship to cover full tuition and fees for the first year.

May 3rd, 2010

WKU graduate Cassandra Warren will pursue a one-year master’s degree in gender, sexuality and society during the 2010-11 school year at the University of Amsterdam on the Huygens Scholarship Programme.

Apr 29th, 2010

Spring has arrived, and with longer days and warmer weather comes a new crop of fresh produce.

Apr 1st, 2010

In 2009, William “Joey” Coe and Patrick Stewart became the first ever Udall Scholars at Western Kentucky University. Coe, a junior at WKU, has once again been honored as the only Udall Scholar from Kentucky in the 2010 competition.

Jan 21st, 2010

As body mass index (BMI) rises, so too does a person's risk of developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), according to a Harvard-based research team.

Jan 21st, 2010

The kitchen is the heart of your home, but it might also be at the heart of your unwanted weight.

Nov 12th, 2009

Australian researchers have found, diet low in fat boost dieters mood than diet low in carb. The result suggests there are some aspect in low carb diet that may have had detrimental effects on mood.

Oct 20th, 2009

Mediterranean diet - not that fancy; very simple diet rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains and fish can cut the risk of depression. Try it!