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Relationship factors affect young adult use of condoms

The characteristics of a person’s relationship, including commitment and partner-specific risk factors, affect the choice of whether or not to use condoms, according to new research from Oregon State University.

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Nutrition education and simple cafeteria changes leads to healthier eating

A combination of nutrition education and simple and inexpensive changes in elementary school cafeterias can lead children to make healthier eating choices, new research from Oregon State University shows.

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Teens who smoke daily are more likely to report health complaints

As fewer teens overall take up smoking, those who do smoke daily are reporting more health complaints than in years past, a new study indicates.

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Megan MacDonald awarded for dedication to adapted physical activity

The 2016 David P. Beaver APA Professional Young Scholar Award has been presented to CPHHS Assistant Professor Megan MacDonald. The award is given annually to a young professional within the first seven years of his or her post-graduate career.

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Nieto named dean of OSU College of Public Health and Human Sciences

A leading epidemiologist and population health specialist from Wisconsin is the new dean of the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University.

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News Nutrition

Blending of culture and priorities

You may not think faculty from OSU’s College of Public Health and Human Sciences and Debre Berhan University in Ethiopia have much in common. On the contrary, they share something they both hold dear ­– a passion and commitment to better the health of their communities.