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Cognitive Decline After Epilepsy in Older Adults
By Emma Freestone
April 20, 2021 12:08 PM
A ten-year study reveals that epilepsy increases the risk of cognitive decline in older adults.
2 Min Read
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Public Health Students Compete in National Case Study Competition
By Emma Freestone
April 15, 2021 11:26 AM
Emily Spendlove, Kaylie Lake, and Emily Nelson created an intervention to increase the percentage of breastfed babies in Winn Parish Louisiana and gained experience serving through public health.
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How Adolescents' Relationships with their Parents Affect Mental Health
By Emma Freestone
April 13, 2021 12:39 PM
Research by Dr. Ali Crandall and Gracie Bradford determined that adolescents' relationships with adults are more predictive of depressive symptoms than factors such as economic stress, family stress, or neighborhood safety.
3 Min Read
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How Self Regulation and Shame Mediate the Relationship between Childhood Experiences and Young Adult Health
By Emma Freestone
February 18, 2021 12:11 PM
Liz Rollins presented research on how self regulation and shame mediate the relationship between childhood experiences and young adult health at a conference for the State of Research on Prevention of Child Maltreatment.
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BYU Professors and Students Work to Create Safe Working Environments in the Brick Kilns of Nepal
By Emma Freestone
February 11, 2021 12:22 PM
Dr. Steven Thygerson, with BYU public health students, is working to create safe working conditions for brick kiln workers in Nepal.
3 Min Read
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Creating Sustainable Change toward Healthy Lives in Tanzania
By Emma Freestone
February 09, 2021 12:30 PM
BYU professors and MPH students analyzed the data for a non-profit, IMA World Health, and discovered approaches that are changing lives in Tanzania.
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How Socioeconomic Status Affects Family Health
By Emma Freestone
January 28, 2021 12:05 PM
Quenla Haehnel presented research on the relationship between individual socioeconomic status and family health at the National Council on Family Relations Conference.
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On the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Battle
By Emma Freestone
January 20, 2021 12:33 PM
BYU students and faculty lead in the fight against the pandemic and offer advice about how to stay safe and connect with others from what they have learned.
3 Min Read
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BYU Researchers test Levels of Radon Concentrations in Schools
By Emma Freestone
January 15, 2021 10:55 AM
Two BYU professors, Dr. John Beard and Dr. James Johnston, led a research team of 94 students on a mission to test radon levels in 66 schools in Utah. Through their research, they discovered a simple way to lower radon levels.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on School Meals
By Emma Freestone
January 12, 2021 12:35 PM
When the pandemic hit and classrooms across the country became virtual, foodservice professionals worked quickly and creatively to continue delivering school meals to every student.
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