As the new endowed director for the Moore Family Center for Whole Grain Foods, Nutrition and Preventive Health, Emily Ho hopes to make the center a hub for nutrition research and its application. She’s already leaving a lasting impression with those she teaches, mentors and speaks to in public presentations.
A new batch of medical school students are now spread across the country representing CPHHS, bringing with them determination, dedication and diversity.
Regular exercise may reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence and breast cancer-related mortality, experts say, making it crucial to effectively target breast cancer survivors who do not engage in regular physical activity for interventions.
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.
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.
Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the United States. obesity in children can lead to many health issues, including high blood pressure, joint problems, high insulin levels and respiratory problems such as sleep apnea. Psychologically, obesity adversely affects children’s self-esteem and may lead them to become victims of bullying.