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CPHHS News

Tougher arsenic standard shows desired effect: Publics drinking water is safer

Sep 6, 2019

Toughening the federal standard for arsenic in 2001 has led to fewer violations by the public systems that supply more than 80 percent of the United States drinking water, research led by Oregon State University shows. … Read full story.

Fatty foods necessary for vitamin E absorption, but not right away

Sep 6, 2019

A fresh look at how to best determine dietary guidelines for vitamin E has produced a surprising new finding: Though the vitamin is fat soluble, you dont have to consume fat along with it for the body to absorb it. … Read full story.

Annual research funding surges at Oregon State University

Aug 30, 2019

Research funding at Oregon State University rose 15% in the last fiscal year, nearly matching the universitys highest level of research grant activity ever. … Read full story.

Health research funding continues to lag for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders

Aug 15, 2019

Clinical research funding continues to lag for the U.S. population of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, even though the nations largest biomedical funding agency has pledged to prioritize research on diverse populations, a new study from Oregon State University shows. … Read full story.

OSU researchers, Swinomish tribe of Washington partner on environmental education project

Aug 6, 2019

Researchers from the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community of northwest Washington and Oregon State University have been awarded more than $1.6 million from the National Science Foundation to expand an environmental education program that focuses on traditional native foods. … Read full story.