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HDFS News Research

Child care remains in short supply across Oregon

Regulated child care remains in short supply across Oregon, creating child care “deserts” in all 36 of the state’s counties.

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HDFS News Research

Nearly two-thirds of American children live in asset poverty

More than 63 percent of American children and 55 percent of Americans live in “asset” poverty, meaning they have few or no assets to rely on in the event of a financial shock such as a job loss, a medical crisis or the recent federal government shutdown, new research from Oregon State University indicates.

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Nutrition Research Students

Inside the mind of researcher Mayra Crespo-Bellido

Mayra Crespo-Bellido is pursuing a PhD in nutrition and hopes to improve the food security of Puerto Ricans.

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News Nutrition Research

The power of vitamin C

A higher intake of vitamin C is crucial for metabolic syndrome patients trying to halt a potentially deadly cycle of antioxidant disruption and health-related problems.

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News Nutrition Research

Hazelnuts boost older adults’ nutrition levels

Older adults who added hazelnuts to their diet for a few months significantly improved their levels of two key micronutrients.

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HDFS News Research

Stress response could influence cognitive performance

Taking typical daily annoyances in stride may help preserve brain health in older adults, while emotional reactions could contribute to declines in cognition.