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The low carb conundrum: What does research say?

Are low carb diets they all they’re cracked up to be? Let’s find out.

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Online Master of Public Health program helps health systems administrator advance his career

To make it to the C-suite, Harris is pursuing a Master of Public Health degree online from Oregon State University.

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Helping others may start small – but it creates big ripples

Carrie chose to major in human development and family sciences because she enjoys working with and helping others.

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Finding a common language

Family Impact Seminars are one way the College of Public Health and Human Sciences (CPHHS) is living out Oregon State University’s land grant mission. “The seminars connect state policymakers with research experts to provide the best scientific evidence on topics of current interest,” says Rick Settersten, head of the CPHHS School of Social and Behavioral […]

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Ask anything

As the new instructor for the undergraduate course Human Sexuality, Dan Dowhower wants you to think beyond body parts.

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Beyond 40 hours

The thrill of taking a last-second shot is one of Joshua Gess’ indelible memories from playing wheelchair basketball at Auburn University. With six seconds on the clock — and down a point, 40-39, against Shepherd Spinal Center — Auburn called a timeout to map one last play. The team fanned out and jockeyed for position. […]