Temple University
Coverage of Temple University in the Nexus archive.
- In Philly, roughly 1 out of 3 adults are obese. How should doctors, pediatricians talk to their patients about it?
In Philadelphia, roughly one-third of adults and one-fifth of children are obese, prompting doctors and pediatricians to address nutrition and weight management with patients. Dr. Elana McDonald and Dr. Samantha Flanagan emphasize nonjudgmental, goal-focused conversations to combat obesity while avoiding past negative healthcare experiences tied to weight stigma.
- Rutgers New Brunswick and Temple are seeing a rise in international students despite Trump immigration policies
Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Temple University are experiencing increases in international student enrollment despite a national decline linked to Trump administration policies. Factors include rising Chinese enrollment, adoption of the Common Application, improved university rankings, and targeted recruitment efforts.
- In ‘Toy Story 5,’ Tech ‘Invades’ Playtime. It Also Threatens Human Connection.
The latest 'Toy Story 5' film highlights concerns about technology's impact on children's play and human connection, as toys observe kids absorbed in tablets and AI-generated content. Experts warn about AI's role in displacing imaginative play and reducing human interaction, with calls for better guardrails in children's media.
- Temple study finds adults who got gender-affirming surgeries happy with results, not the process
A Temple University study found that 18 transgender or nonbinary adults who underwent gender-affirming surgeries were satisfied with the outcomes but reported dissatisfaction with the process due to barriers like expenses, paperwork, and lack of surgeon empathy. Participants felt stripped of control and experienced fear and frustration during the pre-surgery process.
- Temple’s safety chief down steps down after four years
Temple University's public safety chief Jennifer Griffin is stepping down after four years, during which a campus police officer was murdered and the university invested in law enforcement technology. President John Fry highlighted operational improvements and partnerships, while Griffin faced criticism from the police union over safety measures and personnel decisions.
- Temple researchers are building AI-powered health care ‘digital twins’ for people with ALS
Temple researchers are developing AI-powered 'digital twins' to predict ALS progression and treatment outcomes. The project aims to help doctors simulate therapies and provide precise estimates for care needs. Jodi O’Donnell-Ames, a nonprofit founder, highlights the challenges families face in planning for ALS's unpredictable course.
- Mob of teens chases college student into campus dorm, unleashes violent attack as police hunt suspects
A group of juveniles allegedly chased and attacked a Temple University student in the lobby of Morgan Hall South around 2:50 a.m. Sunday. Authorities are seeking the public's help to identify the suspects, who were captured in surveillance images, and are investigating the incident with the Philadelphia Police Department and School District of Philadelphia.
- MAN VS MACHINE: Philadelphians aren't taking kindly to sharing sidewalks with delivery robots
Philadelphia residents are resisting delivery robots, leading to incidents like vandalism, as Uber Eats' Avride robots face public backlash. The company emphasizes security measures and downplays the incidents as a temporary phase of curiosity.