MU College of Health Sciences

kids playing

Feb. 9, 2023

MU researcher studies childhood obesity prevention programs in rural schools

Findings offer recommendations for rural schools interested in implementing similar programs.

road

Feb. 3, 2023

Black South Africans report higher life satisfaction and are at less risk for depression post-migration, MU study finds

Findings may help policymakers tailor mental health resources to underprivileged migrants, those seeking economic mobility.

A seismograph records movement from an earthquake.

Feb. 1, 2023

Getting ready for the next ‘big’ quake

While residents of the New Madrid Seismic Zone haven’t experienced a major earthquake in more than 100 years, MU researchers warn that people still need to be prepared for the next one to occur at any time.

Dec. 14, 2022

Notable stories of 2022

It was a good year to be a Tiger.

Top row: Shelby Bass, Kira Bond, Kristina Essig and Katherine Meiser Bottom row: Elijah Rojas, Adam Slayton and Josh Ward

Dec. 12, 2022

The faces of winter 2022

Commencement is almost here! Meet seven students who will graduate from Mizzou this week.

Portrait of Katherine Meiser in front of building.

Dec. 12, 2022

Doubling her efforts

Researcher, animal-lover and academic dynamo Katherine Meiser completes the first step of her dual-degree dream.

tiger fountain shot

Dec. 9, 2022

More than 1,900 to receive degrees from Mizzou

MU will award honorary degrees to Debbye Turner Bell, a veterinarian, journalist, Miss America Pageant winner and corporate trainer, and Joe G. Dillard, a native Missourian and world-famous fisheries research biologist.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy participant looking on while a trainer coaches her through an exercise.

Dec. 6, 2022

Group exercise boosts physical, mental health for older adults, MU study finds

Evidence-based benefits include improved muscle strength, balance, flexibility, sleep, social support, confidence and decreased risk of falls.

Older adults holding hands.

Nov. 17, 2022

Being comfortable with aging can benefit sex life

MU study shows positive perceptions of aging can benefit sexual satisfaction among older adults.

headshots of Jo Britt-Rankin and Beatrice Litherland Smith

Nov. 17, 2022

Jo Britt-Rankin and Beatrice Litherland Smith receive Board on Human Sciences Awards

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