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Study: Women lack exercise; at risk of developing metabolic syndrome

A national study shows that women are less likely than men to get at least 30 minutes of exercise per day, resulting in greater odds of developing metabolic syndrome – a risky and increasingly prevalent condition related to obesity.

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Breast Cancer Survival May Improve With Vegetable Consumption

There is pretty strong evidence from studies that compounds found in cruciferous vegetables may have cancer-fighting properties.

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Alumni Nutrition

For the love of food

Two things have played leading roles in CPHHS alumnae Julie Hood’s successful career – a love of science and a love of food.

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Study: Physical Activity Impacts Overall Quality Of Sleep

People sleep significantly better and feel more alert during the day if they get at least 150 minutes of exercise a week, a new study concludes.

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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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Weaver first OSU alum to receive Linus Pauling Prize

OSU alumna and Oregon native Connie Weaver was awarded the Linus Pauling Prize for Health Research at the biennial Diet and Optimum Health Conference held on campus