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Did you know yuletide caroling began 1,000 years before Christmas existed? Or that mistletoe was used to represent immortality long before the holiday reached Europe? Maria Kennedy, an instructor of folklore at Rutgers-New Brunswick sheds light on the origins of some holiday customs.
Four scientists were appointed to full-time positions in the New Jersey state goverment to assist with issues ranging from maternal health to climate change resiliency. The year-long fellowship is part of Rutgers’ Eagleton Science and Politics Initiative.
The Rutgers-New Brunswick museum is now offering free sensory-inclusive bags with fidget tools, noise canceling headphones, weighted lap pads and other items to help visitors on the autism spectrum enjoy their visit while avoiding sensory overload.
Little is known about how women manage emotional distress during high-risk pregnancies, but Rutgers researchers learned that without psychosocial support, women struggle with fears and tears while feeling isolated and worried.
The Baby be Well app developed by Rutgers scientists provides life-saving tips for safe sleeping practices during an infant’s first year of life.
A new national report by NIEER at Rutgers University and CityHealth shows which large U.S. cities are leading on policies that address health and well-being, including high-quality, accessible pre-K.