Suicide and self-harm risk is nearly triple in people with restless leg syndrome
8/23/19
Restless legs syndrome was associated with a nearly tripled risk of suicide and self-harm in a new study led by Penn State researchers.
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'I have Penn State to thank for that'
8/12/19
Almost 950 Penn State World Campus students graduated during Penn State’s summer 2019 commencement ceremonies.
Nutrition professor named Broadhurst Career Development Professor
8/5/19
Muzi Na, assistant professor of nutritional sciences, has been named the Broadhurst Career Development Professor for the Study of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, which will further fund her research on the links between food security and non-health effects.
Nutrition professor named Ann Atherton Hertzler Early Career Professor
8/5/19
Stephen Kodish, assistant professor of biobehavioral health and nutritional sciences, has been named the Ann Atherton Hertzler Early Career Professor in Nutrition, which will support his global research agenda focused on the social and behavioral dimensions of public health nutrition.
Cholesterol that is too low may boost risk for hemorrhagic stroke
7/2/19
Current guidelines recommend lowering cholesterol for heart disease risk reduction. New findings from a Penn State-led study indicate that if cholesterol dips too low, it may boost the risk of hemorrhagic stroke, according to researchers.
Walnuts may help lower blood pressure for those at risk of heart disease
5/1/19
When combined with a diet low in saturated fats, eating walnuts may help lower blood pressure in people at risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a new Penn State study.
Student aims to answer questions about causes and outcomes of food insecurity
3/25/19
Dixin Xie, an undergraduate in the Department of Nutritional Sciences, is conducting a research project on food insecurity and mental health outcomes, thanks to faculty mentorship from the department and support from the College of Health and Human Development.
Nutritional sciences alumna establishes scholarship at Penn State
2/25/19
Penn State alumna Sandra Schlicker Renfro has established a scholarship in the College of Health and Human Development with a gift of $100,000. The scholarship will benefit students in the Department of Nutritional Sciences with financial need.
Student aims to find barriers to healthy eating among college students
1/25/19
As someone who’s always had a passion for nutrition, Madison Galascio noticed a discrepancy when she came to college: college students seemed to have the proper knowledge and education about healthy foods, but weren’t actually eating healthy. Thanks to countless research opportunities and support available at Penn State, Galascio got the chance to turn her question into a research project.
Weight-loss plan developed at Penn State lands No. 2 ranking
1/14/19
Volumetrics, a diet developed by Penn State’s Barbara Rolls, was ranked the No. 2 weight loss plan in this year’s U.S. News & World Report's Best Diets.
New year, new you: Penn State researchers' keys to achieving healthy resolutions
1/4/19
For many people, the start of the new year is an opportunity to live a healthier life. Whether it's being less stressed, eating better or being healthier overall, research by Penn State faculty over the past year may offer some tips to achieving those goals.
College of Health and Human Development announces 2018 Faculty and Staff Awards
11/15/18
The College of Health and Human Development announced recipients of its 2018 Faculty and Staff Awards. A reception honoring the awardees was held Nov. 14 in the Bennett Pierce Living Center in Henderson Building at Penn State University Park.
Fall Research Unplugged speaker series to offer weekly talks starting Oct. 4
9/7/18
Research Unplugged, the popular series of stimulating conversation with Penn State researchers, is presented in collaboration with Penn State’s Office of Government and Community Relations and will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. each Thursday in October in Schlow Library’s Downsbrough Community Room.
Students receive Francis Hoffman Award for Excellence in Writing
8/8/18
The College of Health and Human Development announces its 2018 student recipients of the Francis Hoffman Award for Excellence in Writing.
Food for thought: How the brain reacts to food may be linked to overeating
7/19/18
The reason why some people find it so hard to resist finishing an entire bag of chips or bowl of candy may lie with how their brain responds to food rewards, according to researchers who found that when certain regions of the brain reacted more strongly to being rewarded with food than being rewarded with money, those people were more likely to overeat.