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E-waste recyclers in Thailand

Improving Working Conditions for E-Waste Recyclers

An In-Depth Look at Rick Neitzel's Research

For the last two years, Rick Neitzel, associate professor of Environmental Health Sciences, and his colleagues have been studying e-waste recycling to identify the health hazards workers might face and help them improve their working conditions.

Football players

Football Players as Workers: Should OSHA Regulate the NFL?

New Research from Adam Finkel

What would happen if we started thinking of NFL players as workers, who might be in harm’s way as they tackle and crash to the amazement of millions of fans? Adam M. Finkel, clinical professor of Environmental Health Sciences, explores this question.

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Research and Policy Perspectives on Separating Children and Parents

New Report Compiled by Alison Miller

Since May 2018, more than 2,300 children have been separated from their parents at the US-Mexico border. A new report, compiled by Alison Miller, associate professor of Health Behavior and Health Education, and colleagues, includes comments from a range of experts who have reviewed research evidence on the science of early child development, stress and trauma, and policy implications of family separation and reunions for very young children.

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Healthy Diet Linked to Healthy Cellular Aging in Women

New Research from Cindy Leung

Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and low in added sugar, sodium and processed meats could help promote healthy cellular aging in women, according to a new study led by Cindy Leung, assistant professor of nutritional sciences.

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Hope Is Not Lost for Kids Who Are Obese

New Research from Kate Bauer & Briana Mezuk

For many young children who are obese, the future might not be as grim as previously thought, according to a new study led by researchers from the departments of Nutritional Sciences and Epidemiology.