MU College of Health Sciences

Nov. 16, 2020

Perceptions of body image affects sexual function

University of Missouri professor Virginia Ramseyer Winter explains how new research on hookups shows that body image can impact sexual behaviors.

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Nov. 11, 2020

Detecting Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms arise

MU researcher develops procedures to help identify early signs of cognitive decline.

Nov. 9, 2020

Helping young adults with autism transition to adult health care

MU School of Health Professions professor Nancy Cheak-Zamora explains how she developed a transition readiness assessment to help improve health care autonomy for adolescents with autism.

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Nov. 9, 2020

MU health psychology expert shares tips for safely enjoying the holiday season during COVID-19

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Oct. 28, 2020

School of Health Professions debuts inclusive playground

The accessible playground encourages imaginative play for kids of all ages and abilities.

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Oct. 21, 2020

School of Health Professions students and faculty recognized at conference

Claudia Stephens, 3, plays with Switched Adapted Toys at Children’s Therapy Center.

Oct. 19, 2020

Making toys more accessible

Alumna, pediatric physical therapist, alters toys to make sure all kids have equal access to play.

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Oct. 14, 2020

Improving health care autonomy for young adults with autism

MU researcher helps adolescents with autism transition to adult health care.

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Oct. 8, 2020

Perceptions of body image linked to sexual dysfunction

MU study analyzes effects of body image on sexual activities in hookup culture.

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Sep. 29, 2020

A retrospective view of COVID-19

MU researchers are collecting survey data and voluntary blood samples from a randomized sample population of MU students, faculty and staff to examine the prevalence of COVID-19 antibodies in the Tiger community.

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