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Can everyday physical activity improve cognitive health in middle age?

November 12, 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

Military couple sitting with therapist

Study tests novel approach to PTSD treatment that helps individuals and spouses

November 08, 2024

Lisa Gatzke-Kopp

Gatzke-Kopp named president-elect of Society for Psychophysiological Research

November 05, 2024

A graphic of a brain atop a navy blue background and analysis graph on the right.

$3.1M grant to fund study on early signs and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

September 30, 2024

road that says road to recovery, leading to a bright sun in the distance

Recovery community centers linked to support factors for substance use recovery

September 20, 2024

A student sitting at a high-top study table with a laptop against a wall of windows looking out over campus.

Human development and family studies launches two new degree options

September 18, 2024

Family cooking together in a large kitchen

Understanding what helps families with teens maintain household vaping bans

September 12, 2024

Photo of Rina Eiden and Jenae Neiderhiser standing outdoors

New Child Study Center co-directors to continue collaborative research mission

August 26, 2024

Image of pill bottle tipped over with white pills scattered on table

Harm reduction education, tools access may help women prevent opioid overdose

August 26, 2024

Pregnant woman walking outside carrying a bottle of water

Pregnant women may not be drinking enough water, researchers report

August 12, 2024

Doctor holding tablet speaking with a patient

Ask an expert: Health care in the 2024 presidential election 

July 15, 2024

A pregnant woman in a white sweater rubbing her stomach

Women may face unique obstacles while seeking treatment for opioid use

June 25, 2024

Person looks at someone sitting next to them on their phone.

Short-term loneliness associated with physical health problems

June 13, 2024

Michael Segovia and Alexis Santos

Professor wins diversity mentorship funds to bring Texas student to Penn State

May 21, 2024

an older person helps another person change position

Chronic pain support from spouse may decrease well-being for some people

May 16, 2024

Child sits crying as adult points

Understanding how behavior problems are related to child abuse and neglect

May 14, 2024

a man wearing a graduation cap and gown in front of stands in an arena

Harrisburg man fulfills his late mother’s wish by earning Penn State degree

May 10, 2024

An ambulance racing through dark streets

Fentanyl and COVID-19 pandemic reshaped racial profile of overdose deaths in US

April 30, 2024

Health and Human Development Building facade and side door

College of Health and Human Development names 2024 program marshals 

April 23, 2024

A woman with a notebook speaks to a young child.

Penn State launches first Master of Social Work program

April 15, 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

Young children together at a sports practice

Trauma screening may improve mental health service recommendations for children

March 08, 2024

Shadowy figure sits with head lowered and hands clasped in front of them.

Suicidality among individuals with substance use disorders increased in 2020

February 13, 2024

older woman smiles at her adult daughter while they eat at a restaurant together

Parental warmth during young adulthood decreases rates of depression in children

January 30, 2024

In one image a Black man walks through a city, in another, a Black farmer walks through his field

Mortality rates among rural US residents vary based on race, ethnicity, region

January 23, 2024

stethoscope on top of a pile of money and medical forms

Penn State program to prevent substance use the focus of $2.5 million NIH grant

January 08, 2024

An older woman with a concerned look on her face. The back of her head is dissolving to suggest the loss of cognitive function

Newly identified biomarkers may detect early cognitive decline via blood test

November 28, 2023

A group of six teens walking on a sidewalk.

The golden rule may get a boost when teens feel connected to others

November 28, 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

2023 faculty and staff awards

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

October 30, 2023

headshots of James Fripp and Anna Blue

AHLA Foundation and Yum! Brands executives appointed Conti professors

October 18, 2023

David Almeida to receive Gerontological Society of America Kleemeier Award

October 10, 2023

Sherry Corneal giving a lecture.

HHD alumni group endows award to honor late professor

October 03, 2023

Conference on supporting youth in child welfare and juvenile court systems

September 13, 2023

Headshots of new SSRI co-funded faculty members on a dark background with white text: Cleothia Franzier, Nicole Kreisberg, and Nelson Roque

Social Science Research Institute welcomes three new co-funded faculty members

August 10, 2023

Senior man laying on hammock in nature and using smart phone

$4M NIH grant to fund 10 more years of daily stress research in national study

August 04, 2023

Max Crowley appointed new director of the Prevention Research Center

July 10, 2023

Jenae Neiderhiser sitting at her computer

Nature affects nurture in adoptive child-parent relationships, researchers find

July 06, 2023

Map of Pennsylvania with counties in various colors

New grant will continue center’s work to prevent abuse and support children

June 29, 2023

Prescription pills spilling out of a bottle

Race- and gender-specific interventions may lower drug overdose death rates

June 23, 2023

Janet Melnick receives 2023 University College Faculty Service Award

June 15, 2023

Military family looking at laptop computer

Clearinghouse expands to include evidence-based programs for military families

June 13, 2023

Penn State mourns the loss of dean emeritus Donald Ford

June 12, 2023

two people's feet in bed

Low sexual satisfaction linked to memory decline later in life, study finds

May 30, 2023

A photo of a woman wearing a Penn State sweatshirt.

World Campus student achieves educational goals while living abroad

May 11, 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

A woman sits on the floor, her arms resting on her legs. She looks out the window on a sunny day.

Women less likely to seek substance use treatment due to stigma, logistics

April 12, 2023

Shannon Corkery

Corkery honored with 2023 Shirley Hendrick Award for service to adult learners

April 11, 2023

photos of Rhonda Magee and Natalie Watson-Singleton

Public invited to attend ‘Compassion Week’ events at Penn State

April 05, 2023

A pile of brochures advertising Penn State Clinical and Translational Science resources lays on a desk.

Early-Stage Investigator Training Program (KL2): Steffany Fredman interview

March 28, 2023

Janae Sayler is co-founder and president of the student organization Minorities in the College of the Liberal Arts.

Liberal Arts student empowers diverse communities at Penn State

March 06, 2023

Two smartwatches: one reads, "In the past 2 hours, you've spent 0 min walking (0.0%)" with a button that reads "Got it!" The other smartwatch reads, "In the past 2 hours, how many minutes have you spent walking." There is a plus and minus button so that the user can increase or decrease the minutes. The buttons read "Dismiss" and "Log It!"

Self-monitoring physical activity matters, according to smartwatch study

March 06, 2023

Older man holding a water bottle and checking his smartwatch

Lecture on using smart devices to track health habits, deliver interventions

February 28, 2023

Black mother and son using mobile phone while sitting together at home

Trauma causes high levels of intergenerational substance use among Black women

February 21, 2023

Penn State establishes international center for co-parenting research

February 03, 2023

Woman holding a smart phone in her hand, showing a survey screen from the WearIT app

Placing technology in the hands of those who need it

January 30, 2023

Happy child rides bike while parents watch in the background

Penn State a national leader in child-protection research, training

January 17, 2023

Undergraduate student discovered entrepreneurial spirit by helping others

December 20, 2022

College of Health and Human Development names fall 2022 student marshals

December 12, 2022

Members of PACT pose for picture at event

PACT resumes in-person research, outreach efforts in Harrisburg area

December 08, 2022

Senior man laying on hammock in nature and using smart phone

Study finds that experiences of daily stress decrease as people age

November 30, 2022

College of Health and Human Development recognizes 2022 faculty, staff awardees

November 18, 2022

smiling father and mother holding baby, father is wearing military uniform

Obesity prevention in military families the focus of new $3.5M NIH grant

November 16, 2022

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Person walking a dog across a street

Can everyday physical activity improve cognitive health in middle age?

November 12, 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

Military couple sitting with therapist

Study tests novel approach to PTSD treatment that helps individuals and spouses

November 08, 2024

Lisa Gatzke-Kopp

Gatzke-Kopp named president-elect of Society for Psychophysiological Research

November 05, 2024

A graphic of a brain atop a navy blue background and analysis graph on the right.

$3.1M grant to fund study on early signs and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

September 30, 2024

road that says road to recovery, leading to a bright sun in the distance

Recovery community centers linked to support factors for substance use recovery

September 20, 2024

A student sitting at a high-top study table with a laptop against a wall of windows looking out over campus.

Human development and family studies launches two new degree options

September 18, 2024

Family cooking together in a large kitchen

Understanding what helps families with teens maintain household vaping bans

September 12, 2024

Photo of Rina Eiden and Jenae Neiderhiser standing outdoors

New Child Study Center co-directors to continue collaborative research mission

August 26, 2024

Image of pill bottle tipped over with white pills scattered on table

Harm reduction education, tools access may help women prevent opioid overdose

August 26, 2024

Pregnant woman walking outside carrying a bottle of water

Pregnant women may not be drinking enough water, researchers report

August 12, 2024

Doctor holding tablet speaking with a patient

Ask an expert: Health care in the 2024 presidential election 

July 15, 2024

A pregnant woman in a white sweater rubbing her stomach

Women may face unique obstacles while seeking treatment for opioid use

June 25, 2024

Person looks at someone sitting next to them on their phone.

Short-term loneliness associated with physical health problems

June 13, 2024

Michael Segovia and Alexis Santos

Professor wins diversity mentorship funds to bring Texas student to Penn State

May 21, 2024

an older person helps another person change position

Chronic pain support from spouse may decrease well-being for some people

May 16, 2024

Child sits crying as adult points

Understanding how behavior problems are related to child abuse and neglect

May 14, 2024

a man wearing a graduation cap and gown in front of stands in an arena

Harrisburg man fulfills his late mother’s wish by earning Penn State degree

May 10, 2024

An ambulance racing through dark streets

Fentanyl and COVID-19 pandemic reshaped racial profile of overdose deaths in US

April 30, 2024

Health and Human Development Building facade and side door

College of Health and Human Development names 2024 program marshals 

April 23, 2024

A woman with a notebook speaks to a young child.

Penn State launches first Master of Social Work program

April 15, 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

Young children together at a sports practice

Trauma screening may improve mental health service recommendations for children

March 08, 2024

Shadowy figure sits with head lowered and hands clasped in front of them.

Suicidality among individuals with substance use disorders increased in 2020

February 13, 2024

older woman smiles at her adult daughter while they eat at a restaurant together

Parental warmth during young adulthood decreases rates of depression in children

January 30, 2024

In one image a Black man walks through a city, in another, a Black farmer walks through his field

Mortality rates among rural US residents vary based on race, ethnicity, region

January 23, 2024

stethoscope on top of a pile of money and medical forms

Penn State program to prevent substance use the focus of $2.5 million NIH grant

January 08, 2024

An older woman with a concerned look on her face. The back of her head is dissolving to suggest the loss of cognitive function

Newly identified biomarkers may detect early cognitive decline via blood test

November 28, 2023

A group of six teens walking on a sidewalk.

The golden rule may get a boost when teens feel connected to others

November 28, 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

2023 faculty and staff awards

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

October 30, 2023

headshots of James Fripp and Anna Blue

AHLA Foundation and Yum! Brands executives appointed Conti professors

October 18, 2023

David Almeida to receive Gerontological Society of America Kleemeier Award

October 10, 2023

Sherry Corneal giving a lecture.

HHD alumni group endows award to honor late professor

October 03, 2023

Conference on supporting youth in child welfare and juvenile court systems

September 13, 2023

Headshots of new SSRI co-funded faculty members on a dark background with white text: Cleothia Franzier, Nicole Kreisberg, and Nelson Roque

Social Science Research Institute welcomes three new co-funded faculty members

August 10, 2023

Senior man laying on hammock in nature and using smart phone

$4M NIH grant to fund 10 more years of daily stress research in national study

August 04, 2023

Max Crowley appointed new director of the Prevention Research Center

July 10, 2023

Jenae Neiderhiser sitting at her computer

Nature affects nurture in adoptive child-parent relationships, researchers find

July 06, 2023

Map of Pennsylvania with counties in various colors

New grant will continue center’s work to prevent abuse and support children

June 29, 2023

Prescription pills spilling out of a bottle

Race- and gender-specific interventions may lower drug overdose death rates

June 23, 2023

Janet Melnick receives 2023 University College Faculty Service Award

June 15, 2023

Military family looking at laptop computer

Clearinghouse expands to include evidence-based programs for military families

June 13, 2023

Penn State mourns the loss of dean emeritus Donald Ford

June 12, 2023

two people's feet in bed

Low sexual satisfaction linked to memory decline later in life, study finds

May 30, 2023

A photo of a woman wearing a Penn State sweatshirt.

World Campus student achieves educational goals while living abroad

May 11, 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

A woman sits on the floor, her arms resting on her legs. She looks out the window on a sunny day.

Women less likely to seek substance use treatment due to stigma, logistics

April 12, 2023

Shannon Corkery

Corkery honored with 2023 Shirley Hendrick Award for service to adult learners

April 11, 2023

photos of Rhonda Magee and Natalie Watson-Singleton

Public invited to attend ‘Compassion Week’ events at Penn State

April 05, 2023

A pile of brochures advertising Penn State Clinical and Translational Science resources lays on a desk.

Early-Stage Investigator Training Program (KL2): Steffany Fredman interview

March 28, 2023

Janae Sayler is co-founder and president of the student organization Minorities in the College of the Liberal Arts.

Liberal Arts student empowers diverse communities at Penn State

March 06, 2023

Two smartwatches: one reads, "In the past 2 hours, you've spent 0 min walking (0.0%)" with a button that reads "Got it!" The other smartwatch reads, "In the past 2 hours, how many minutes have you spent walking." There is a plus and minus button so that the user can increase or decrease the minutes. The buttons read "Dismiss" and "Log It!"

Self-monitoring physical activity matters, according to smartwatch study

March 06, 2023

Older man holding a water bottle and checking his smartwatch

Lecture on using smart devices to track health habits, deliver interventions

February 28, 2023

Black mother and son using mobile phone while sitting together at home

Trauma causes high levels of intergenerational substance use among Black women

February 21, 2023

Penn State establishes international center for co-parenting research

February 03, 2023

Woman holding a smart phone in her hand, showing a survey screen from the WearIT app

Placing technology in the hands of those who need it

January 30, 2023

Happy child rides bike while parents watch in the background

Penn State a national leader in child-protection research, training

January 17, 2023

Undergraduate student discovered entrepreneurial spirit by helping others

December 20, 2022

College of Health and Human Development names fall 2022 student marshals

December 12, 2022

Members of PACT pose for picture at event

PACT resumes in-person research, outreach efforts in Harrisburg area

December 08, 2022

Senior man laying on hammock in nature and using smart phone

Study finds that experiences of daily stress decrease as people age

November 30, 2022

College of Health and Human Development recognizes 2022 faculty, staff awardees

November 18, 2022

smiling father and mother holding baby, father is wearing military uniform

Obesity prevention in military families the focus of new $3.5M NIH grant

November 16, 2022

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