Human Health and Wellness

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Social media algorithms can subvert children’s normal social growth patterns and replace them with reinforced negativity about bullying, unrealistic body imagery and depression, Oklahoma State University Extension specialists said. Parents can help counter that damage.

Tue, Nov 02, 2021

Tips from OSU Extension specialists can help ensure the focus of holiday meals is on positive, shared experiences instead of market supply disruptions.

Tue, Oct 26, 2021

Dr. Douglas Nolan has been named Associate Dean of Tribal Health Affairs for the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation.

Tue, Oct 26, 2021

The Heal the Harvester training program launched in October to help county Extension educators recognize and address mental health crises in rural Oklahoma.

Mon, Oct 18, 2021

OSU Extension's High Obesity Prevention Program aims to help lower the obesity rate by teaching youth about making healthy food choices.

Wed, Oct 13, 2021

Andrine Shufran, Oklahoma State University Extension associate specialist with the OSU Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, said human-spider interactions don't need to be stressful.

Thu, Oct 07, 2021

OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa and the OSU-COM at the Cherokee Nation location in Tahlequah recently hosted Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry for joint lectures and hands-on training.

Wed, Oct 06, 2021

Research shows that pets are good for both mental and physical health.

Fri, Oct 01, 2021

Parkinson Voice Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has named Oklahoma State University as a recipient of its 2021 SPEAK OUT! & LOUD Crowd Grant Program.

Tue, Sep 28, 2021

The Center for Indigenous Health Research and Policy (CIHRP) at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences was recently awarded two grants totaling about $5.5 million to study and improve indigenous food systems and health outcomes.

Mon, Sep 20, 2021

Oklahoma State University Department of Nutritional Sciences assistant professor Jill Joyce and department head Stephen Clarke have teamed up to produce Health Headlines: Unpeeled, a podcast tackling some of nutrition’s tastiest topics.

Fri, Sep 10, 2021

Cowboy family, As we embrace the fall semester, I want to commend all of you for doing your part to help protect our campus. Even though we see cases decline around campus and in Stillwater, we must remain vigilant in our public health measures to preserve the semester.