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Think your social media connections are keeping loneliness at bay? A first-of-its-kind OSU College of Health study says they're more likely doing the opposite.

OSU environmental health professor Molly Kile has been appointed to Oregon's new Environmental Restoration Council, helping direct a $698 million Monsanto PCB settlement toward healthier land, water and communities.

Brian Primack served as senior author on a study documenting vaping devices shaped like sippy cups being marketed to young children on Instagram, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

MPH environmental and occupational health student Zach Kowash presented research on cadmium-induced molecular mechanisms linked to Alzheimer’s disease at the Society of Toxicology conference, exemplifying the interdisciplinary strength of the EOH program.

Environmental epidemiologist Matthew Bozigar discusses the impact of geography on health outcomes, the risks of chronic noise exposure, and his research at Oregon State University.

Public health student Mohamed Aboumengel interned with Clackamas County Health, Housing and Human Services, where he gained hands-on experience with immunization recordkeeping and learned how state and county health departments work together.

Mammograms save lives — but they don't catch everything. OSU College of Health researcher Veronica Irvin and Samaritan Health Services studied interval breast cancers to find out why self-exams still play a critical role in early detection.

Hillary Smith has defended her dissertation and accepted a tenure-track assistant professor position at the University of Wyoming, where she will continue her global health research.

Karen Elliott and Aurae Beidler have earned Quality Matters verification for their Ecampus course development, joining College of Health colleagues recognized for rigorous online course design.

Moving beyond traditional top-down mentorship, College of Health faculty have developed a novel approach that centers relationship-building and mutual learning between students and educators.

College of Health faculty and doctoral students presented and earned recognition for research on social media and mental health at a global public health conference.

Public health student Kylee Sharp Gonzalez is gaining hands-on experience with Texas WIC, where she works to educate healthcare providers, promote breastfeeding support and strengthen community partnerships to expand access to services.