New study shows strong link between depression and opioid-related deaths
10/3/2018 | The link between mental health disorders and substance abuse is well-documented. Nearly one in 12 adults in the U.S is …
Early puberty in white adolescent boys increases substance use risk: Purdue research
7/16/2018 White adolescent boys experiencing early puberty are at higher risk for substance use than later developing boys, a new Purdue University …
Lean, unprocessed red meat in Mediterranean diet can actually improve heart health, says nutrition scientist
6/13/2018 | Adopting a Mediterranean-style eating pattern improves heart health, with or without reducing red meat intake, if the red meat consumed …
Block play could improve your child’s math skills, executive functioning
6/12/2018 | Semi-structured block play among preschool-age children has the potential to improve two skills – mathematics and executive functioning – critical …
Rethinking red meat: Meta analysis shows neutral short-term effect on heart disease risk
12/9/2016| Hamburger lovers, rejoice: Consuming red meat in amounts above what is typically recommended does not affect short-term cardiovascular disease risk factors, …
Science for You: Safer football
Researchers in the Purdue Neurotrauma Group are studying Lafayette-area high school football players to see how impacts on the field affect their …
Science for You: Improving the health of welders
Welders in the United States are at risk of overexposure to manganese, which can cause serious neurological problems when it builds up …
For families getting food stamps, nutrition program proves key for food security
Food stamp participants who participated in a supplemental nutrition education program were able to improve their food security by 25 percent, according …
Prof: Stay on budget by avoiding emotional holiday purchases
11/28/2016 | A Purdue University professor suggests controlling holiday expenses by controlling emotions. He also says thinking of year-round expenses might prevent …
Advancing autism research
08/24/2016 | Embedded in the new HHS strategic plan and explicit in its vision is the quest to recruit, develop and retain …
Mapping the spectrum
08/24/2016 | In March 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the highest incidence of autism in U.S. history, citing …
Shedding light on stuttering
08/24/2016 | Although one out of every 20 preschoolers experiences a period of stuttering, the majority of children who stutter — some …