Temple in the News
Contrary to popular belief, a history of yo-yo dieting doesn't affect a person's ability to lose weight in the future, a new study indicates. This latest study is "good news" for people who have...
August 16, 2012
Connor Reilly, Temple's only dual-sport male athlete, plays both football and baseball. "I love football. Being out here on the field is phenomenal," he said. "I'd much rather be doing this right now...
August 15, 2012
A recent study on keeping weight off long-term says you should avoid skipping meals, not eat out for lunch and keep a food log. "Most of the guidance consumers get is about what they should and...
August 15, 2012
A new study on childhood obesity indicates that students gain less weight if they go to schools in states with stronger laws about what foods can be sold outside their breakfast and lunch programs. “...
August 14, 2012
An innovative new treatment for emphysema is being tested at Temple University Hospital. Pulmonologist Gerard Criner is studying a foam intended to help those with the lung disease breathe easier. "...
August 14, 2012
A new study finds that women who are overweight during pregnancy tend to have much heavier babies, regardless of whether they had gestational diabetes. The study shows maternal obesity alone is a...
August 14, 2012
Advances in media technology have been staggering, with more TV viewers watching big events like the Olympics on mobile screens. But, experts say, traditional TV is not dead yet. "This is one of the...
August 13, 2012
Temple will kick off a $100 million fund-raising campaign in the fall specifically targeted at financial aid, as it continues a concerted effort to roll back the cost of education. Temple wants to...
August 13, 2012
Temple University wants to raise $100 million to put toward financial aid for its students. To aid in this campaign, famous trustee and alumnus Bill Cosby has filmed several videos that the school...
August 13, 2012
Temple University Health System named John N. Kastanis president and chief executive of Temple University Hospital. He had served in that role on an interim basis since December. In addition to...
August 10, 2012