As a child in the 80s with a dream to become a doctor – Health Management and Policy alum Mohamed Alyajouri knew from a young age he wanted to help people. Fast forward to 2014 – Mohamed is just getting his feet wet at his new job as a project manager at the Multnomah County Health Department.
A study of the metabolic effects of omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA, concludes that these compounds may have an even wider range of biological impacts than previously considered, and suggests they could be of significant value in the prevention of fatty liver disease.
A newly published study looking at activity trends and outcomes among American adults found that you don’t need to kill yourself by running 10 miles a day to gain health benefits – you merely need to log more minutes of light physical activity than of sedentary behavior.
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All in for healthier lives
Led by one of its strongest colleges – the CPHHS – and fueled by a century-old tradition of extending science-based solutions into places where the public can use them, OSU is dramatically stepping up its efforts to help solve the health care crisis by helping people stay healthy.
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Public health in Botswana
“My five months in Botswana left me with a committed interest in global health and an understanding of how much more I have to learn,” Olivia says.
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Getting to know: Neilann Horner
“I really enjoy introducing the interesting facts and history about nutrients to students for the first time,” Neilann says.