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WVU in the News: End of daylight savings time impacts sleep
Monday, November 3, 2025
“We should get rid of (daylight saving time),” said Dr. Randy Nelson, chair of the Department of Neuroscience at West Virginia University (WVU) and one of the world’s foremost authorities on circadian biology.Read WVU in the News: End of daylight savings time impacts sleep full story
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WVU in the News: Don’t Ignore the Winter Blues, It Could Be Seasonal Depression
Monday, November 3, 2025
As daylight fades, many experience fatigue or low mood—but for millions, these symptoms signal seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a serious form of depression. Reduced sunlight disrupts serotonin, melatonin, and the body’s circadian rhythm, leading to feelings of hopelessness, loss of interest, and sleep or appetite changes.Read WVU in the News: Don’t Ignore the Winter Blues, It Could Be Seasonal Depression full story
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WVU Occupational Therapy programs to host information session
Monday, November 3, 2025
The WVU Division of Occupational Therapy invites prospective students to learn more about their programs at an information session on November 12 at 4 p.m. in the OT Lab – HSC-S 1202.Read WVU Occupational Therapy programs to host information session full story
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WVU in the News: Healthcare workers under 65 must be vaccinated against Covid
Monday, November 3, 2025
The discussion around health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s changes to Covid vaccine recommendations have focused on two things: the exclusion of pregnant women and infants, and the restrictions on anyone under 65 without an underlying condition getting the vaccine.Read WVU in the News: Healthcare workers under 65 must be vaccinated against Covid full story
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WVU in the News: WVU Medicine Children’s gets $28 million gift and new name
Monday, November 3, 2025
WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital has received a $28 million gift from Thomas Golisano, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader that will change the name of the institution.Read WVU in the News: WVU Medicine Children’s gets $28 million gift and new name full story