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College of Health at Oregon State University

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We advance scientific discovery and prepare the next generation of globally minded public health and human sciences professionals. #hdfs #kinesiology #nutrition #publichealth https://health.oregonstate.edu/

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · 2w ago

"Seasonal allergies may only be the tip of the iceberg." @mbozi.bsky.social and team are working with @uwdeohs.bsky.social to build a nationwide pollen network to study pollen's role in chronic disease. #AcademicSky #pollen #publichealth

Nothing to Sneeze At: OSU Researchers Build a Nationwide Pollen Monitoring Network

With 43 automated monitors across seven U.S. metro regions, OSU College of Health researchers are collecting hourly pollen data to better understand its links to asthma, COPD and chronic disease.

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · 2mo ago

From editorial board member to executive editor, and now inaugural deputy editor! Congrats to #kinesiology Professor Sam Logan on his new leadership role with @jmldjournal.bsky.social 🦫✨ #AcademicSky

Sam Logan named inaugural deputy editor of the Journal of Motor Learning and Development

OSU kinesiology professor Sam Logan was appointed inaugural deputy editor of the Journal of Motor Learning and Development and is set to become editor-in-chief in mid-2027.

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · 2mo ago

About 1 in 5 primary care patients report feeling lonely. A new @oregonstate.edu study published in @journalgim.bsky.social found real-life emotional support tracks with #loneliness far more strongly than emotional support from #socialmedia does. #AcademicSky #publichealth

Real-Life Emotional Support, Social-Media-Based Emotional Support, and Loneliness Among US Adults: A Nationally Representative Study - Journal of General Internal Medicine

Background Loneliness is associated with all-cause mortality among US adults. Although social media is increasingly used for alleviating loneliness among adults, the relative potency of real-life emot...

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · 3mo ago

New @oregonstate.edu & #SpecialOlympics study finds #AI chatbots show bias against people with intellectual disabilities. #AcademicSky DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2026.102086

New OSU Study Finds AI Chatbots Are Biased Against People with Intellectual Disabilities

A peer-reviewed OSU and Special Olympics study analyzed 25,000 AI-generated stories, finding five leading chatbots depict people with intellectual disabilities as dependent, childlike, and needing sup...

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · 5mo ago

Explore 50 years of health science research on mercury poisoning in Grassy Narrows First Nation. May 8, 2026, noon-1 p.m. PDT. Free webinar. Speaker Dr. Donna Mergler's work integrates neurotoxicology, ecosystem health, gender and social equity across communities. #AcademicSky #publichealth

What health science research brought to Grassy Narrows First Nation’s 50-year struggle for the recognition of mercury poisoning

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · 5mo ago

All those strangers you follow, chat with, and "connect" with on social media? They're not making you less lonely. New Oregon State research says they may actually be making it worse. #AcademicSky #publichealth #loneliness

Your Social Media 'Friends' May Be Making You Lonelier, OSU Research Finds

A first-of-its-kind Oregon State University study of adults ages 30–70 found that connecting with strangers online is linked to greater loneliness — while even familiar online contacts offered no reli...

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · 7mo ago

Mammograms save lives — but they don't catch everything. New research from OSU College of Health found that 75% of women with interval breast cancers discovered symptoms themselves, during a self-exam or while dressing. #BreastHealth #CancerScreening #WomensHealth

Mammograms Aren't Enough: Why Breast Self-Exams Still Matter

A collaborative study between OSU's College of Health and Samaritan Health Services found that 75% of interval breast cancers were first noticed by patients during self-exams. Here's what women need t...

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · 7mo ago

The classic mentor-mentee relationship is burning out the people who care most. Faculty of color and women carry an invisible, uncompensated mentorship load. @oregonstate.edu researchers say there's a better way. #AcademicSky #Mentorship

Frontiers | Conceptualizing systemic mentorship for equitable education in public health: multi-directional, mutually beneficial, and holistic networks of care

Mentorship is essential to educating and supporting students, faculty, staff, and community members, especially in fields like public health that emphasize r...

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · 8mo ago

Timely follow-up care is essential for preventing #colorectalcancer, but system barriers often stand in the way for low-resource populations. This new study by Cynthia Mojica at @oregonstate.edu offers a roadmap for improving referral systems and patient outcomes. #AcademicSky #PublicHealth

Cynthia Mojica publishes study on improving follow-up colonoscopy care

Cynthia Mojica published research in the Journal of Cancer Prevention examining how healthcare systems can improve follow-up colonoscopy care and reduce barriers for underserved populations.

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · 9mo ago

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.

Tao Li publishes three papers in Journal of Athletic Training special issue

Tao Li, associate professor of health systems and policy, contributed three papers to a Journal of Athletic Training issue highlighting health economics and innovation in sports medicine.

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · 10mo ago

Are the flame retardant chemicals found in household dust linked to behavioral and emotional problems in young children? #AcademicSky #EnvironmentalHealth #PublicHealth

Organophosphate ester flame retardants and plasticizers in house dust and Child Behavior Checklist outcomes: A nested study in the Canadian CHILD Birth Cohort - Journal of Exposure Science & Environme...

Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology - Organophosphate ester flame retardants and plasticizers in house dust and Child Behavior Checklist outcomes: A nested study in the...

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · 12mo ago

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

Air Pollution Increases Breast Cancer Risk in Women, Study Finds

Research from Oregon State University reveals that outdoor air pollution, particularly from vehicle emissions, significantly increases breast cancer incidence rates.

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · 12mo ago

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...

<em>Health Services Research</em> | AcademyHealth & HRET Journal | Wiley Online Library

Objective To examine associations between receipt of post-hospitalization care coordination and VA-delivered, VA-purchased, and Medicare fee-for-service hospital readmissions among Veterans at high .....

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · last yr.

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

BioMassSpec@realbiomassspec.bsky.social · last yr.

Ultraviolet-C Treatment Better Preserves the Proteomic Profile of Donor Human Milk than Holder Pasteurization #JAFC #MassSpec pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · last yr.

$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

Breakthrough AI Study Maps How Pollen and Mold Impact COPD Patients

Oregon State University researchers use cutting-edge AI technology to create real-time allergen maps, linking pollen and mold exposure to COPD symptoms. The study aims to predict flare-ups and persona...

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · last yr.

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

Heavy Social Media Use Doubles Loneliness Risk in U.S. Adults, Study Finds

New Oregon State University research reveals that frequent social media checking and extended platform time are strongly linked to loneliness in adults ages 30-70, with upper 25% of users being twice ...

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Uplift Lab at OSU@upliftlab.bsky.social · last yr.

(1/4) Say hello to Marit Bovbjerg, PhD, MS, Co-Director of the Community Birth Data Registry (CBDR)! Marit is an epidemiologist at Oregon State University whose research has shaped national policy on maternity care...

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · last yr.

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

Child Care Supply Continues to Improve in Oregon Counties

New OSU research reveals significant progress in Oregon's child care supply. Only 9 of 36 counties are preschool child care deserts, down from 27 in 2018. Public funding supports recovery, though infa...

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · last yr.

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

Development of the CHILD‐SHOE Reporting Checklist: A Scoping Review and Modified Delphi Study to Support Reporting in Children's Footwear Research

How can we make sure all scientists studying children's shoes are measuring and reporting the same things, so we can actually figure out what makes a good shoe for kids?

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · last yr.

@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

Study Reveals Portland's Hidden Noise Health Crisis

OSU scientists conducted the first comprehensive U.S. noise pollution study, finding Portland neighborhoods exceed health guidelines with disproportionate impacts on vulnerable communities.

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · last yr.

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

GPS-based street-view greenspace exposure and wearable assessed physical activity in a prospective cohort of US women

How do the specific types of green spaces we see around us at any given moment, as we go about our daily lives, actually influence how much physical activity we do?

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Uplift Lab at OSU@upliftlab.bsky.social · last yr.

(3/3) We’re also honoring the work of Shades of Blue Project (@shadesofblueproject), a powerful organization dedicated to improving mental health outcomes for Black and Brown birthing people year-round. Their work reminds us that addressing maternal mental health is not just urgent—it’s essential.

Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs@jsadjournal.bsky.social · last yr.

Associations of state-level alcohol policies & population use rates w/ alcohol use & binge drinking among US 4-year college students (new in @jsadjournal.bsky.social) @uviccisur.bsky.social @health.oregonstate.edu @workithealth.bsky.social @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social www.jsad.com/doi/abs/10.1...

Associations of state-level alcohol policies and population use rates with alcohol use and binge drinking among U.S. 4-year college students, 2008-2019: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs: Vol 0,...

Objectives: The prevalence of binge drinking among U.S. college students has decreased across the last two decades but remains high. We examined the extent to which state-level alcohol policies and dr...

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · last yr.

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

Socioeconomic and racial-ethnic disparities in flame retardant exposure and executive function skills in preschool children

Does socioeconomic status affect children's exposure to flame retardant chemicals and do these exposures impact cognitive development during the critical preschool years?

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · last yr.

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

Healthcare Utilization and Provider Workload in Collegiate Student Athletes for Acute, Overuse, Time-Loss and Non-Time-Loss Injuries

How much healthcare do college athletes actually use, and does it match up with how we currently decide which sports need more medical staff?

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College of Health at Oregon State University@health.oregonstate.edu · last yr.

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

Adoptive Transfer of Lepr+ Bone Marrow Cells Attenuates the Osteopetrotic Phenotype of db/db Mice

How does the hormone leptin help bones grow and develop properly? Understanding exactly how leptin works in bones could help develop treatments for bone diseases and growth disorders in humans.

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