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The silent struggles of post-9/11 veterans

June 06, 2025

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Chronic loneliness may harm cognitive health in young adults

May 29, 2025

A senior woman holding a cane, looking out a window

Link between loneliness, heart disease persists across different cultures

May 29, 2025

Photo of two people sitting down, faces not shown, where one is taking notes.

Mental health counseling can boost resilience after military sexual trauma

May 06, 2025

Health and Human Development Building facade and side door

College of Health and Human Development names 2025 program marshals

April 28, 2025

Emily Hill and Ken Siedlecki

Undergraduate researchers share work, reward of studying childhood nutrition

April 22, 2025

Bailey McLaughlin, Leah Monty

College of Health and Human Development names spring 2025 student marshals

April 21, 2025

An older person in bed in a dark room stares at the ceiling, looking uncomfortable. A small bedside light is on, and the clock reads 3:25.

Insomnia and sleep medication use connected to disability in older adults

April 17, 2025

Photograph of Old Main surrounded by summer foliage

Penn State congratulates Fall 2024 Emerging Academic Leaders on program completion

March 26, 2025

Thomas Gould and Carlos Novoa in Gould's laboratory

Young adults may be more vulnerable to nicotine addiction than the middle aged

February 18, 2025

A medical professional collecting a cheek swab from an older person

Understanding aging requires more than counting birthdays

February 05, 2025

Four students standing around a bin of food donations helping sort them

New course partners with State College Food Bank to promote service and learning

January 27, 2025

Yaryna Andrushko

Researcher from Ukraine studies and displays resilience

January 23, 2025

Graphic of a sunny, cloudy sky dissolving into a starry night sky

Feb. 5 lecture to discuss how sleep health affects daily life, long-term health

January 17, 2025

A rolling landscape of grass and wheat with mountains in the background

Rural communities may be especially impacted by essential places closing

December 18, 2024

Health and Human Development and Widener University enter admissions agreement

December 06, 2024

Stephen Kodish receiving his award from Dr. Henry Perry, Chairman of the APHA International Health Awards Committee

Penn State professor lauded for contributions to international health

November 13, 2024

Older man looks concerned as he peers out of his window

Cognitive decline and loneliness linked in older adults over short time periods

November 11, 2024

Mother in bed with her two young children, reading a book

Consistent bedtime linked with better child emotion and behavior regulation

November 11, 2024

Three young people outside a sporting event wearing team colors and holding pom poms

Students who feel more university connection may be more likely to binge drink

October 10, 2024

Penn State student Alyssa Fedorshak sits in an ambulance with the Nittany Lion.

Penn State’s Emergency Medical Services program ignites a future doctor’s passion

September 16, 2024

Child sleeping in bed

Less sleep and later bedtime in childhood linked to future substance use

August 13, 2024

Pregnant woman walking outside carrying a bottle of water

Pregnant women may not be drinking enough water, researchers report

August 12, 2024

Michael McShane and Derek Barnett

Bringing health care back to a rural Pennsylvania community

August 06, 2024

Adrianna Sabbagh

College of Health and Human Development names summer 2024 college marshal

August 06, 2024

Piazza Center announces second cohort of WhatWorks partner institutions

July 05, 2024

Image of a child with parents arguing in the background

Empathetic children may have poorer health in the face of interparental conflict

June 18, 2024

Two children filling water at an outdoor spigot

Secure access to food and water decreasing for US children

June 07, 2024

Older person sitting in a kitchen drinking water

Dehydration in middle-aged and older adults may lead to attention challenges

May 22, 2024

College of Health and Human Development names spring 2024 student marshal

April 23, 2024

Health and Human Development Building facade and side door

College of Health and Human Development names 2024 program marshals 

April 23, 2024

An hourglass echoing the shape of a DNA strand with paired chromosomes has sand running through it

Calorie restriction study reveals complexities in how diet impacts aging

April 17, 2024

White graphic with four photos of SSRI's mentored faculty fellows for 2024-2025.

Social Science Research Institute names 2024-25 mentored faculty fellows

April 16, 2024

Glass structure in Arboretum children's garden

Arboretum demonstration shows ways to prevent lethal bird-window collisions

April 15, 2024

A view of the street near the market in Forecariah, Guinea

Q&A: How can we improve the nutrition of children born in low-income countries?

March 12, 2024

Alarm clock and pills with a person in the background

Researchers identify distinct sleep types and their impact on long-term health

March 11, 2024

Black pregnant woman standing by window with hands on her belly

Psychosocial stressors linked to higher inflammation in Black pregnant women

March 06, 2024

Jacob Santos setting up for THON weekend, doing the diamond hand sign, and wearing shorts and a mask.

Undergraduate student leader works to create entertaining and inclusive THON

February 12, 2024

HealthWorks Peer Educators tabling in the HUB

Join Penn State’s HealthWorks Peer Education Program

January 23, 2024

Podcast reveals the scale and complexity of global water challenges

January 23, 2024

Hands holding a video game controller.

Interactive screen use reduces sleep time in kids, researchers find

December 13, 2023

GivingTuesday graphic with words College of Health and Human Development

Health and Human Development rallies the pride in support of engaged learning

November 17, 2023

A father working at home on a laptop with his son's arms wrapped around him.

Workplace flexibility associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease

November 08, 2023

2023 faculty and staff awards

College of Health and Human Development recognizes 2023 faculty, staff awardees

October 30, 2023

Promotion & Tenure 2023

Tenured, promoted faculty honored through books at Oct. 2 recognition program

October 11, 2023

Person sleeping

Playing catch-up on weekends may not improve cardiovascular cost of sleep loss

August 08, 2023

A group of students in a medical clinic

Global health minor student completes education abroad experience

August 08, 2023

Natalie Meriwether standing in front of the U.S. Capitol Building

First Dr. Frank Ahern Student Award winner finds purpose in service 

August 01, 2023

Older Black man and woman eating ice cream and smiling

Community spaces may promote healthy aging for rural Black, Hispanic adults

June 20, 2023

Yngvild Olsen, Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), presents about how fentanyl is driving overdose deaths.

Annual substance use conference examines stigma, opioid crisis

May 10, 2023

Man on computer

Penn State research team receives NIH grant to study HIV treatment messaging

May 08, 2023

Health and Human Development building on University Park campus

College of Health and Human Development names 2023 program marshals 

April 21, 2023

photos of Jilli Jung, Nigel James, Nicole Ryerson, Jessica Saafield, Joshi Supriya, and Katja Waldron

Prevention Research Center funds projects promoting the health of diverse groups

April 21, 2023

College of Health and Human Development names spring 2023 student marshal

April 21, 2023

Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence

Schreyer Institute names Advancing Equity and Inclusion grant recipients

February 02, 2023

Piazza Center creates national hazing and dangerous drinking prevention study

January 31, 2023

Older Hispanic man sticks his finger to test his blood sugar

Studying the genetics of heart attacks and strokes in Hispanic populations

January 20, 2023

Evidence-to-Impact Podcast

‘Evidence-to-Impact' podcast discusses chronic diseases and genetics, prevention

January 09, 2023

Workers in a farm field with an inset of Amy Snipes working as a farm laborer

Faculty member's research aims to protect farmworkers from hazards in the field

December 01, 2022

seemingly endless rows of prescription pill bottles

Ensuring fair distribution of the $1 billion+ opioid settlement in Pennsylvania

November 28, 2022

several students walking on a sidewalk at Penn State

Penn State funds study of student mental health, well-being for five more years

August 11, 2022

Man washing dishes using tap water in his kitchen

Insecure: New study links tap water avoidance and food insecurity

August 02, 2022

Young woman holds tired-looking baby as the baby touches her necklace

Helping babies to sleep more

June 22, 2022

MOMLogics group

Penn State student-developed app aims to redefine Black motherhood

May 02, 2022

Older woman smiles while hugging a toddler girl.

New funding will continue research to address Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

April 20, 2022

Award winners and staff

Outstanding Adult Student Award recipients announced

April 14, 2022

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Person sitting on hallway floor holding head in hands.

The silent struggles of post-9/11 veterans

June 06, 2025

Person in coffee shop on phone looking bored

Chronic loneliness may harm cognitive health in young adults

May 29, 2025

A senior woman holding a cane, looking out a window

Link between loneliness, heart disease persists across different cultures

May 29, 2025

Photo of two people sitting down, faces not shown, where one is taking notes.

Mental health counseling can boost resilience after military sexual trauma

May 06, 2025

Health and Human Development Building facade and side door

College of Health and Human Development names 2025 program marshals

April 28, 2025

Emily Hill and Ken Siedlecki

Undergraduate researchers share work, reward of studying childhood nutrition

April 22, 2025

Bailey McLaughlin, Leah Monty

College of Health and Human Development names spring 2025 student marshals

April 21, 2025

An older person in bed in a dark room stares at the ceiling, looking uncomfortable. A small bedside light is on, and the clock reads 3:25.

Insomnia and sleep medication use connected to disability in older adults

April 17, 2025

Photograph of Old Main surrounded by summer foliage

Penn State congratulates Fall 2024 Emerging Academic Leaders on program completion

March 26, 2025

Thomas Gould and Carlos Novoa in Gould's laboratory

Young adults may be more vulnerable to nicotine addiction than the middle aged

February 18, 2025

A medical professional collecting a cheek swab from an older person

Understanding aging requires more than counting birthdays

February 05, 2025

Four students standing around a bin of food donations helping sort them

New course partners with State College Food Bank to promote service and learning

January 27, 2025

Yaryna Andrushko

Researcher from Ukraine studies and displays resilience

January 23, 2025

Graphic of a sunny, cloudy sky dissolving into a starry night sky

Feb. 5 lecture to discuss how sleep health affects daily life, long-term health

January 17, 2025

A rolling landscape of grass and wheat with mountains in the background

Rural communities may be especially impacted by essential places closing

December 18, 2024

Health and Human Development and Widener University enter admissions agreement

December 06, 2024

Stephen Kodish receiving his award from Dr. Henry Perry, Chairman of the APHA International Health Awards Committee

Penn State professor lauded for contributions to international health

November 13, 2024

Older man looks concerned as he peers out of his window

Cognitive decline and loneliness linked in older adults over short time periods

November 11, 2024

Mother in bed with her two young children, reading a book

Consistent bedtime linked with better child emotion and behavior regulation

November 11, 2024

Three young people outside a sporting event wearing team colors and holding pom poms

Students who feel more university connection may be more likely to binge drink

October 10, 2024

Penn State student Alyssa Fedorshak sits in an ambulance with the Nittany Lion.

Penn State’s Emergency Medical Services program ignites a future doctor’s passion

September 16, 2024

Child sleeping in bed

Less sleep and later bedtime in childhood linked to future substance use

August 13, 2024

Pregnant woman walking outside carrying a bottle of water

Pregnant women may not be drinking enough water, researchers report

August 12, 2024

Michael McShane and Derek Barnett

Bringing health care back to a rural Pennsylvania community

August 06, 2024

Adrianna Sabbagh

College of Health and Human Development names summer 2024 college marshal

August 06, 2024

Piazza Center announces second cohort of WhatWorks partner institutions

July 05, 2024

Image of a child with parents arguing in the background

Empathetic children may have poorer health in the face of interparental conflict

June 18, 2024

Two children filling water at an outdoor spigot

Secure access to food and water decreasing for US children

June 07, 2024

Older person sitting in a kitchen drinking water

Dehydration in middle-aged and older adults may lead to attention challenges

May 22, 2024

College of Health and Human Development names spring 2024 student marshal

April 23, 2024

Health and Human Development Building facade and side door

College of Health and Human Development names 2024 program marshals 

April 23, 2024

An hourglass echoing the shape of a DNA strand with paired chromosomes has sand running through it

Calorie restriction study reveals complexities in how diet impacts aging

April 17, 2024

White graphic with four photos of SSRI's mentored faculty fellows for 2024-2025.

Social Science Research Institute names 2024-25 mentored faculty fellows

April 16, 2024

Glass structure in Arboretum children's garden

Arboretum demonstration shows ways to prevent lethal bird-window collisions

April 15, 2024

A view of the street near the market in Forecariah, Guinea

Q&A: How can we improve the nutrition of children born in low-income countries?

March 12, 2024

Alarm clock and pills with a person in the background

Researchers identify distinct sleep types and their impact on long-term health

March 11, 2024

Black pregnant woman standing by window with hands on her belly

Psychosocial stressors linked to higher inflammation in Black pregnant women

March 06, 2024

Jacob Santos setting up for THON weekend, doing the diamond hand sign, and wearing shorts and a mask.

Undergraduate student leader works to create entertaining and inclusive THON

February 12, 2024

HealthWorks Peer Educators tabling in the HUB

Join Penn State’s HealthWorks Peer Education Program

January 23, 2024

Podcast reveals the scale and complexity of global water challenges

January 23, 2024

Hands holding a video game controller.

Interactive screen use reduces sleep time in kids, researchers find

December 13, 2023

GivingTuesday graphic with words College of Health and Human Development

Health and Human Development rallies the pride in support of engaged learning

November 17, 2023

A father working at home on a laptop with his son's arms wrapped around him.

Workplace flexibility associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease

November 08, 2023

2023 faculty and staff awards

College of Health and Human Development recognizes 2023 faculty, staff awardees

October 30, 2023

Promotion & Tenure 2023

Tenured, promoted faculty honored through books at Oct. 2 recognition program

October 11, 2023

Person sleeping

Playing catch-up on weekends may not improve cardiovascular cost of sleep loss

August 08, 2023

A group of students in a medical clinic

Global health minor student completes education abroad experience

August 08, 2023

Natalie Meriwether standing in front of the U.S. Capitol Building

First Dr. Frank Ahern Student Award winner finds purpose in service 

August 01, 2023

Older Black man and woman eating ice cream and smiling

Community spaces may promote healthy aging for rural Black, Hispanic adults

June 20, 2023

Yngvild Olsen, Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), presents about how fentanyl is driving overdose deaths.

Annual substance use conference examines stigma, opioid crisis

May 10, 2023

Man on computer

Penn State research team receives NIH grant to study HIV treatment messaging

May 08, 2023

Health and Human Development building on University Park campus

College of Health and Human Development names 2023 program marshals 

April 21, 2023

photos of Jilli Jung, Nigel James, Nicole Ryerson, Jessica Saafield, Joshi Supriya, and Katja Waldron

Prevention Research Center funds projects promoting the health of diverse groups

April 21, 2023

College of Health and Human Development names spring 2023 student marshal

April 21, 2023

Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence

Schreyer Institute names Advancing Equity and Inclusion grant recipients

February 02, 2023

Piazza Center creates national hazing and dangerous drinking prevention study

January 31, 2023

Older Hispanic man sticks his finger to test his blood sugar

Studying the genetics of heart attacks and strokes in Hispanic populations

January 20, 2023

Evidence-to-Impact Podcast

‘Evidence-to-Impact' podcast discusses chronic diseases and genetics, prevention

January 09, 2023

Workers in a farm field with an inset of Amy Snipes working as a farm laborer

Faculty member's research aims to protect farmworkers from hazards in the field

December 01, 2022

seemingly endless rows of prescription pill bottles

Ensuring fair distribution of the $1 billion+ opioid settlement in Pennsylvania

November 28, 2022

several students walking on a sidewalk at Penn State

Penn State funds study of student mental health, well-being for five more years

August 11, 2022

Man washing dishes using tap water in his kitchen

Insecure: New study links tap water avoidance and food insecurity

August 02, 2022

Young woman holds tired-looking baby as the baby touches her necklace

Helping babies to sleep more

June 22, 2022

MOMLogics group

Penn State student-developed app aims to redefine Black motherhood

May 02, 2022

Older woman smiles while hugging a toddler girl.

New funding will continue research to address Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

April 20, 2022

Award winners and staff

Outstanding Adult Student Award recipients announced

April 14, 2022

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