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Enlarged Heart Linked to a Higher Risk of Dementia

The findings from the new study by PhD student Faye Norby underscore the need for hypertension control to prevent injury to the brain tissue and the development of dementia.

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How Does Treatment Setting Contribute to Adolescent Cancer Outcomes?

Researcher Helen Parsons published an editorial calling for more research into the role treatment setting plays in resource utilization and health outcomes for AYA cancer patients — especially in the U.S.

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New study details traits and dietary intake of young adults who value gluten-free food

Postdoctoral fellow Mary Christoph found that choosing gluten-free food was related to valuing certain food production practices, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and healthy and unhealthy weight goals.

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TV Watching Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk

A new study from researcher Kara Whitaker looked at an array of sedentary behaviors and found that when it comes to developing cardiovascular disease, watching TV may be the riskiest of them all.

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Who Reads the Nutrition Facts Food Labels?

A recent study by post-doctoral fellow Mary Christoph reveals many people infrequently check the Nutrition Facts panels found on food packaging.

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Working Non-standard Hours Linked to Unhealthy Behaviors

Research from postdoctoral fellow Megan Winkler shows that people who work non-standard work schedules are at increased risk for poor sleep, depression, substance use, and other health issues.

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Protecting Wild Rice from Sulfate Pollution

Lecturer Marta Shore helped perform research that shows how sulfate from wastewater harms Minnesota’s wild rice habitats.

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Helping Rural Teens Eat Enough Breakfast

A new study by research associate Nicole Larson shows that “grab-and-go” food carts at schools can help rural teenagers eat more breakfast.

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Project EAT Study Shows It’s Never Too Late to Benefit from Family Meals

A Project EAT study found that young adults who didn’t eat regular family meals as adolescents can still benefit from the practice by incorporating it as parents.

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Breast Milk from Obese Mothers Contains Protein Associated with Risk of Chronic Diseases

Post-doctoral fellow Kara Whitaker found that breast milk from obese mothers contained elevated levels of C-reactive protein, which is linked to heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

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New Tool Helps Researchers Calculate Size and Value of Studies

A new method co-developed by PhD student Fernando Alarid-Escudero can help researchers estimate the value and optimal size of a research study in order for it to be cost-effective.

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Examining Health Disparities — Including High Rates of Depression — Among Sexual Minorities

A study by researcher Carrie Henning-Smith shows that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults in the United States experience disproportionately worse mental and physical health compared with their heterosexual counterparts.

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