March 18, 2014

Mistrust of the medical community and perceived discrimination by health care providers can affect how satisfied young adult Latinos in rural Oregon are with their health care, new research from Oregon State University shows.

Oct. 8, 2013

Despite ample research on behavioral aspects of the transition to adulthood, few comparative studies have focused on “subjective” facets.

Oct. 23, 2012

Researchers believe that if more adults — teachers, mentors and parents — would address the topic of STDs instead of shying away from it, young folks would listen and potentially be armed with the information they need to make better decisions when it comes to sex.

Dec. 27, 2010

Critiquing the young can sometimes seem to be a rite of passage for older generations.

Jan. 28, 2010

A study by Oregon State University researchers found that a prevention program that teaches social and emotional skills and character development to elementary school children can improve academic test scores as much as 10 percent on national standardized math and reading tests.

June 18, 2009

A study by Oregon State University researchers suggests that school-based programs begun in elementary school to reduce risky behaviors can indeed significantly reduce problem behaviors in students.