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Purdue HHS researchers collaborate with Wabash National for healthier workers

Researchers in the Purdue University School of Health Sciences and the Department of Psychological Sciences will gather data from up …
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Purdue researcher offers insights into common ADHD myths

Because ADHD can look different for different people, many misconceptions have circulated about the neurodevelopmental disorder. In her research, Sarah …
Bianca Pryor poses for a picture in front of a wall with graffiti.

Consumer Science alumna advocates for Black mothers through Maternal Action Project

Bianca Pryor co-founded Dr. Shalon’s Maternal Action Project, which strives for equitable, quality care for Black birthing people. It is …
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Learning leadership: Purdue HHS alumnus finds family and consumer sciences education major opens diverse opportunities

It wasn’t a desire to teach that initially led Dennis Swender to the family and consumer sciences (FCS) education major …
Virginia Jacko

Purdue HHS alumna Virginia Jacko exemplifies blindness isn’t a barrier

For Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) alumna Virginia Jacko, there are three kinds of people: those …

Purdue HHS volleyball players thrive on the court, in class and way beyond

With the fresh memory of Annie Drews and the rest of Team USA Volleyball’s Olympic championship, Purdue volleyball is off …
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Purdue Health Sciences professor serves as mentor in NIH-funded program

Jason Cannon, associate professor of health sciences in the Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences, is serving as …
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Not coping well with stress? It could be affecting your partner’s health

Headaches, insomnia, nausea, restlessness — high levels of stress can take a toll on the body. But what if the …
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Nurturing a system of support: Purdue HHS professor highlights suicide prevention strategies

To bring new understanding amid a growing mental health crisis and climbing suicide rate, researchers like Doug Samuel, associate professor …
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Giving the gift of flavor: Purdue alumnus and chef is a true tastemaker

As owner of Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations consultation company, chef Charlie Baggs has helped restaurants, chains and companies develop new …
Purdue University Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences: A Brief History

Purdue University Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences: A Brief History

The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences got its start with the first university or college clinic founded in …
Purdue University Department of Public Health: A Brief History

Purdue University Department of Public Health: A Brief History

Although Public Health is the newest department in the College of Health and Human Sciences, its history goes back to …