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Shedding Light on Stuttering
Although one out of every 20 preschoolers experiences a period of stuttering, the majority of children who stutter — some 75 percent — "grow out of it" with or without treatment. But what about the 25 percent who persist and grow into adults who stutter?
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Building a Healthier Society
Purdue's earliest discussions of what a new College of Health and Human Sciences might look like included the need for a world-class university to address the critical needs of public health — to translate cutting-edge research into impactful outcomes for diverse communities, foster collaborations in pursuit of discoveries, and provide like- minded students with academic options and career paths for improving all aspects of the health care system. The college, now in its sixth year, is answering that call with the Public Health Graduate Program (PHGP) and interdisciplinary research on health care disparities.
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Nutrition Science Professor Helps Shape National Dietary Guidelines
It's been said that six-pack abs are made in the kitchen, not carved in the gym. From a health standpoint, what we put into our bodies is as important as — perhaps even more important than — the exercise paces we put our bodies through.
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Mapping the Spectrum
In March 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the highest incidence of autism in U.S. history, citing that one in 68 children nationally — one in 42 boys, and one in 189 girls — has the disorder.
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Money Talks
Leaving home for the first time to attend college can be an overwhelming experience for young adults. Aside from the sheer cost of tuition, one challenge that many freshmen face is how to handle their finances. From understanding student loans to opening lines of credit to budgeting for everyday expenses, unprepared students can encounter a sharp learning curve and many pitfalls.
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Military Matters
Managing money and finances can be a challenge for any family. For military families, the concerns are often greater: Deployments can bring unexpected costs; frequent relocations can make it difficult to maintain civilian career paths; and some lenders engage in questionable practices. The resulting costs can rise even to the point where financial issues threaten security clearances and military careers.
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Getting the Lead Out
Although exposure to lead and other poisonous heavy metals like manganese has been reduced in the U.S. since the passage of the Clean Air and Clean Water acts in the 1970s, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that children in at least 14 million households are being exposed to high levels of lead.
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Higher Calling
When she joined Purdue as a professor after earning a master's degree in plant physiology from the University in 1980 and a PhD in foods and nutrition in 1984, April Mason never expected to become a higher education administrator. Now, 31 years later, she's provost and senior vice president of Kansas State University — a job she owes, in part, to her former Purdue colleagues.
