Cynthia McCormick Hibbert

Hyannis, Sandwich

News Reporter at Northeastern Global News

Writer at Northeastern Global News (NGN) at Northeastern University; former health & education reporter Cape Cod Times/Gannett. [email protected]

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What are runnels, the man-made channels that help restore salt marshes?

2 weeks ago | phys.org | Cynthia McCormick Hibbert |Sadie Harley |Andrew Zinin

The salt marshes that are vitally important in protecting shorelines from erosion are increasingly threatened with death by drowning, scientists say.
What are runnels, the man-made channels that help restore salt marshes?

2 weeks ago | news.northeastern.edu | Cynthia McCormick Hibbert

The salt marshes that are vitally important in protecting shorelines from erosion are increasingly threatened with death by drowning, scientists say. Sea level rise and human activities such as dredging mean that “ponds” or standing pools of water that submerge and kill salt marsh plants and grass are becoming more common, says Jennifer Bowen, a Northeastern University professor of marine and environmental sciences.
Protein popcorn? Protein cheese puffs? Protein chips? Are these new snacks healthy — or hype?

2 weeks ago | news.northeastern.edu | Cynthia McCormick Hibbert

Some of America’s favorite snack foods are getting a protein makeover. Protein popcorn, chips and puffs are joining protein bars and shakes on store shelves as food companies market their products to consumers seeking to satisfy cravings while whittling carbs from their diets.
Should we add a Category 6 hurricane to the Saffir-Simpson scale? Experts weigh in

3 weeks ago | phys.org | Cynthia McCormick Hibbert |Sadie Harley |Robert Egan

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting an above-average Atlantic hurricane season from June 1 through Nov. 30.
Should we add a Category 6 hurricane to the Saffir-Simpson scale? Experts weigh in

3 weeks ago | news.northeastern.edu | Cynthia McCormick Hibbert

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting an above-average Atlantic hurricane season from June 1 through Nov. 30. A Northeastern researcher says the forecast of six to 10 hurricanes with winds of at least 74 mph — including three to five major hurricanes with winds of 111 mph or higher — only tells part of the story.
Autistic people are more likely to suffer anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Why is it hard for them to get help?

3 weeks ago | medicalxpress.com | Cynthia McCormick Hibbert |Owen Ferguson |Andrew Zinin

Although autistic people are at increased risk of mental health difficulties such as depression and anxiety, they are less likely to receive the support they need than people without autism, says Northeastern University professor Matthew Goodwin. It doesn't have to be that way.
Autistic people are more likely to suffer anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation. So why is it so hard for them to get help?

3 weeks ago | news.northeastern.edu | Cynthia McCormick Hibbert

Although autistic people are at increased risk of mental health difficulties such as depression and anxiety, they are less likely to receive the support they need than people without autism, says Northeastern University professor Matthew Goodwin. It doesn’t have to be that way.
How to beat spring allergies: 5 top tips from pharmacy experts

1 month ago | news.northeastern.edu | Cynthia McCormick Hibbert

For millions of people in the U.S., spring means suffering allergic reactions to the pollens released by trees early in the season and grasses closer to summer. But suffering is not inevitable, according to two Northeastern University professors of pharmacy. Mansoor Amiji and Brandon Dionne say there are a variety of treatments for runny, sneezy and stuffy noses as well as itchy and watery eyes, scratchy throats, fatigue and headaches.
As more deadly twisters strike the South, ‘Dixie Alley’ is becoming the new ‘Tornado Alley’

1 month ago | news.northeastern.edu | Cynthia McCormick Hibbert

A rash of tornadoes devastating multiple states is targeting the South, an area traditionally outside of ‘Tornado Alley,” with a particular vengeance. Catastrophic weekend tornadoes and storms that started Friday killed 28 people in Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia, with the majority of deaths, 19, occurring in the Blue Grass state where 42 twisters have been reported this year.
Who is eligible for a COVID-19 shot this fall? Trump administration announces big change in policy

1 month ago | news.northeastern.edu | Cynthia McCormick Hibbert

In a pivot from what it calls the “one-size fits all” approach to COVID-19 vaccination updates, the Trump administration announced Tuesday it will no longer routinely approve the annual shots for younger adults and children. Adults over 65 and those with medical conditions that put them at severe risk of complications from COVID-19 will maintain access to the yearly shots sometimes referred to as boosters.

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3 Sep 24

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Articles

What are runnels, the man-made channels that help restore salt marshes?

What are runnels, the man-made channels that help restore salt marshes?

Protein popcorn? Protein cheese puffs? Protein chips? Are these new snacks healthy — or hype?

Should we add a Category 6 hurricane to the Saffir-Simpson scale? Experts weigh in

Should we add a Category 6 hurricane to the Saffir-Simpson scale? Experts weigh in

Autistic people are more likely to suffer anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Why is it hard for them to get help?

Autistic people are more likely to suffer anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation. So why is it so hard for them to get help?

How to beat spring allergies: 5 top tips from pharmacy experts

As more deadly twisters strike the South, ‘Dixie Alley’ is becoming the new ‘Tornado Alley’

Who is eligible for a COVID-19 shot this fall? Trump administration announces big change in policy

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