Purdue Nutrition Science graduate student cracks into boosting adolescent nutrition through eggs

Adolescents, which typically span ages 10-19, have the poorest nutrition quality among any age group in the United States, according …
Cori Running and Wajiha Zulfiqar cheers cans of low-sugar soda made at Purdue.

Purdue Nutrition Science-Food Science collaboration looks to wean kids from soda, reduce health issues in adulthood

A new study co-led by Cori Running, associate professor in the Purdue University Department of Nutrition Science, along with her …

Literacy and lions: Purdue HDFS researcher goes behind the screen to study educational media and children’s learning

When Deborah Nichols, associate professor in the Purdue University Department of Human Development and Family Science, was on “The Bozo …
Tesha Hardy poses for a picture from her ice cream truck.

Purdue alumna’s nursing career, cool side job provides ‘treat-ment’ as needed

Tesha Hardy’s passion for brightening people’s days — either through health care or a Powerpuff Girls ice cream bar from …
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Purdue Health and Kinesiology researchers explore possible link between air pollution and falls in college students

With weather playing a major role in falls in winter — ice, snow and wind, researchers wondered what other environmental …
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Purdue Nutrition Science research examines metabolic health effects of red meat during grilling season

The National Institutes of Health stated organic, grass-fed beef in moderation can safely occupy a balanced diet. This was also …

Purdue SLHS researcher makes novel connections between sight and sound through developmental language disorder research

In a noisy school cafeteria, two children speak over the conversations and clanging utensils happening around them. While many observers …
A smartphone screen displays nine food delivery apps.

Purdue hospitality experts: Competition fuels food delivery apps in race to serve consumers

This energy only spells faster, more convenient meals for the consumer. Kevin So and Alei Fan, researchers in the Purdue …
A black vulture is prepared for a bird flu vaccine injection.

Purdue Health Sciences researcher investigates bird flu vaccination efficacy, lead exposure in California condors

Aaron Specht, assistant professor in the Purdue University School of Health Sciences, has investigated bird flu cases in critically endangered …

Purdue public health professor brings scrutiny to the tobacco industry through policy-focused research

From cigarettes and cigars to chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes and vape pens, the tobacco industry is constantly evolving to lure in …
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HHS student-athletes named Academic All-Big Ten honorees for spring 2025

Congratulations to Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) student-athletes who earned Academic All-Big Ten honors this spring …

Changes in Purdue HHS Leadership

Aaron Bowman, dean of Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS), has announced changes in HHS leadership …