College of Health at Oregon State University
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- Congratulations to #PublicHealth Associate Professor Tao Li, who coauthored three papers published in the latest thematic issue of the Journal of Athletic Training @jat-nata.bsky.social. The issue focuses on health care economics and health information technology in sports medicine.
- Are the flame retardant chemicals found in household dust linked to behavioral and emotional problems in young children? #AcademicSky #EnvironmentalHealth #PublicHealth
- How much does air quality matter? Our researchers found that a 10-parts-per-billion increase in nitrogen dioxide from traffic was linked to a 3% rise in #breastcancer cases. Reducing this pollution could prevent thousands of cases annually. #AcademicSky #PublicHealth #AirPolution
- New Veterans Health Administration and @oregonstate.edu research challenges a decade of healthcare policy: Post-discharge care coordination doesn't reduce hospital readmissions for high-risk #Veterans. What actually works? #AcademicSky #healthpolicy doi.org/10.1111/1475...
- New @oregonstate.edu research shows UV-C light preserves 94% more beneficial proteins in donor breast milk than current methods—a potential breakthrough for 380,000 premature babies born in the U.S. each year. #AcademicSky #nutrition
- $3.8M NIH study uses AI monitors to map #pollen and #mold exposure, helping predict #COPD flare-ups and improve care for millions living with lung disease. #AcademicSky #publichealth #environmentalhealth #epidemiology
- The study of 1,500+ adults ages 30-70 found that those in the upper 25% of #socialmedia usage frequency were more than twice as likely to experience #loneliness. #AcademicSky #publichealth DOI: 10.3390/ijerph22101510
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- 94% of Oregon counties are "child care deserts" for babies, but new research shows how smart public investment is creating oases of hope for working families. #AcademicSky #ChildCare #HDFS #PublicPolicy
- International study creates first standardized guidelines for children's footwear research, promising better shoe choices for growing feet worldwide. #kinesiology #AcademicSky DOI: 10.1002/jfa2.70065
- @oregonstate.edu researcher @mbozi.bsky.social led America's first comprehensive citywide noise assessment, monitoring Portland's 145-square-mile area with 635,000 residents using 24h digital monitoring & machine learning. #AcademicSky #Epidemiology #PublicHealth DOI: 10.1038/s41370-025-00794-y
- New research reveals that tree-lined streets and grassy parks might not boost physical activity as much as we thought—but flower gardens do! #AcademicSky #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #Greenspace #OpenAccess DOI: 10.1186/s12966-025-01795-8
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- New College of Health study exposes toxic inequality: Low-income kids face 84% higher exposure to brain-harming flame retardants. #AcademicSky #HealthEquity #HDFS #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth DOI: 10.1186/s12940-025-01200-8
- New research reveals a mismatch between traditional sports risk categories and actual healthcare utilization in college athletics, suggesting staffing changes needed. #AcademicSky #AthleticTraining @jat-nata.bsky.social DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-0698.24
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- Researchers found that bone marrow transplantation containing leptin-responsive cells can successfully treat #osteopetrosis and other bone development disorders. #AcademicSky #nutrition #bonehealth DOI: 10.3390/ijms26115120
- Researchers at @health.oregonstate.edu are designing inclusive approaches to health promotion that improve #cancer care and outcomes. #publichealth #healthequity #Academicsky
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- #kinesiology Professor Brad Cardinal co-authored a commentary, issued by the National Academy of Kinesiology and the American Kinesiology Association, urging sustained federal support for physical activity research, emphasizing its high return on investment and #publichealth benefits.
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- Instead of just telling individuals to "eat better and exercise more," this research examines how to create environments where healthier choices are easier for everyone, regardless of where they live or how much money they have. #AcademicSky #publichealth DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf212
- 🎓 Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce Debbie Craig, PhD, ATC will be joining us as the new dean of the College of Health! #AcademicSky She is a collaborative, transparent leader and community-builder, and we’re excited to welcome her to @oregonstate.edu
- Research reveals Kenya's 2010 abortion law liberalization led to 22% higher contraceptive use and lower birth rates, contradicting assumptions about reproductive health policies. #publichealth #reproductivehealth #academicsky DOI: 10.1186/s12978-025-02002-4
- New research reveals home-based early education programs foster stronger family-teacher relationships than centers or Head Start. Study of 1,112 families shows program type matters more than socioeconomic status in building these crucial partnerships #EarlyChildhoodEducation #academicsky #HDFS
- Study by Assistant Professor @mbozi.bsky.social that covers two of our signature areas of research "Environmental Impacts on Human Health" and "Health and Well-being of Children and Youth" #publichealth #epidemiology #asthma doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
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- Ultimately, this study highlights the long-term #mentalhealth impact of #COVID-19 on vulnerable #veteran populations and underscores the importance of targeted prevention efforts. #AcademicSky #OpenAccess DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.0061
- A nationwide implementation injury prevention programs (IPPs) for high school soccer would cost about $10 million but could prevent over $76 million in medical costs, resulting in net savings of more than $60 million. #AthleticTraining #PublicHealth #AcademicSky DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-0507.24
- Study on female pro athletes has implications for how we approach kids' sports. "Win at all costs" mindsets can trap athletes in identity foreclosure. Time to emphasize positive development and multiple paths to success, not just trophies. #MentalHealth #AcademicSky 10.1080/10413200.2024.2413999
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- Tune-in Friday Feb 14, 1pm PST for a #research seminar Diana Rohlman, PhD will share insights on communicating complex research results to participants, enhancing environmental #healthliteracy and community involvement. #AcademicSky
- New study shows the domino effect of musculoskeletal injuries on commercial #fishermen sleep patterns. Important implications for injury prevention and treatment. #AcademicSky #occupationalhealth #publichealth #WorkplaceSafety DOI: 10.1080/1059924x.2025.2451625
- New research on how leptin, an immune-modulating adipokine, might contribute to orthopedic implant failure. The study in ob/ob mice suggests leptin increases inflammation & osteolysis caused by polyethylene particles. #Orthopedics #BoneHealth #Leptin #Nutrition #Biostatistics #AcademicSky
- Even more concerning, the bone loss was seen at sites distant from the inflammation. #BoneLoss #Inflammation #Research #AcademicSky
- January's not all rain in Corvallis, OR. Take an interactive campus tour from the sky.
- Tune-in Friday Jan 31, 1pm PST for a #research seminar Beth Stormshak, PhD (@uoregon.bsky.social) will present on Family Check-Up Online - an innovative eHealth platform reaching families in remote & #ruralcommunities. #AcademicSky #DigitalHealth #PreventionScience
- Tune-in Friday Jan 24, 1pm PST for a #research seminar Hyosin (Dawn) Kim, PhD explores: • Home health care's role in #hospice utilization • Healthcare disparities in #EndOfLife care • Population-based solutions #HealthcareAccess #HealthPolicy #AcademicSky
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- Associate Professors @kellydchandler.bsky.social and Sam Logan recently published a paper exploring the successful implementation of #punk #pedagogy principles in Sam's Honors College course, "Punk 101." paper is at doi.org/10.1177/0034... (Sam = punk info. Kelly = qualitative info)
- Tune-in Friday Jan 17, 1pm PST for a research seminar. Anita Cservenka, PhD will present on studies examining associations between problematic #cannabis use & several variables, including emotion regulation, distress tolerance, & cannabis use motives. #AcademicSky
- The first-of-its-kind study has important implications in the state, which in 2023 established a taxpayer-funded #paidfamilyleave program, and throughout the United States as #poverty has a particularly high incidence among young children. #academicsky #hdfs
- 65% reduction in premature births. A massive Texas study shows cleaner cars = healthier babies 👶 Important work showing how policy changes affect human health. #Environmentalhealth #PublicHealth #Science #AcademicSky doi.org/10.1093/ije/...
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- 17 year study of 15,631 Canadians finds significant negative association between NO2 exposure & health-related quality of life (HRQOL), particularly among women. #OpenAccess #environmentialhealth #publichealth DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-79288-0