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Public health researchers team up on flame retardant study

Preventing house fires is important, especially in families with children – but there is growing evidence that flame retardant materials used broadly in furniture, electronics, and even toys, may create a new health threat.

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Video: What is Public Health at Oregon State?

Public Health at Oregon State is a big tent that covers more than 90 percent of the factors that affect our health and well-being. Our signature strengths are in prevention and wellness across the life-span. Public Health at Oregon State is integrated into each of our degree programs and is found in everything we teach, learn, research, and we serve.

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Study finds improved communication could reduce STDs among black teens

Black urban teenagers from low-income families face a rate of sexually transmitted disease up to 10 times higher than their white counterparts, but recent studies at Oregon State University have identified approaches to prevention programs that might reduce this problem.

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Smoke-free OSU to improve public health

In a move that directly aligns with the mission of the College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University administrators implemented a new smoke-free policy on the Corvallis campus, effective Sept. 1.

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Birth Knowledge

As a midwife in Eugene, Ore., Bonnie Ruder has overseen more than 150 successful homebirths. When she leaves for Uganda with her family in November, she will be investigating circumstances when things don’t go so well.

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College evolves to meet public health needs of the future

Officials at Oregon State University’s College of Public Health and Human Sciences believe that the stars are lining up just about perfectly for the college’s increased focus on wellness and preventive care.