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The Osage Community Supported Agriculture Program: A Tribal Nation’s Effort Toward Food Security and Food Sovereignty

July 3, 2024

Through the Osage Community Supported Agriculture (OCSA) study, Osage Nation is making a return to food security and food sovereignty through its Tribal farm where fresh, healthy, and nutrient dense produce are delivered directly to community members at a reduced cost.

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Among Older Adults With Multiple Chronic Conditions, Photo Sharing Improved Patient-Clinician Communication on Dietary Behaviors

April 30, 2024

April 30, 2024: Research on a photo-based communication intervention on dietary behaviors among adults ages 60+ years with MCCs shows that photo sharing improved patient-clinician connections and strengthened clinical recommendations.

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Experiences of Discrimination Associated With Unhealthy Eating Behaviors and Increased Obesity Risk

March 29, 2024

March 29, 2024: Findings show that high discrimination exposure may play a big role in disrupting the brain-gut-microbiome system and trigger people toward unhealthy eating behaviors.

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Fighting cancer—and reducing disparities—through food policy

July 13, 2022

American grocery store aisles are packed with a variety of processed foods and beverages. Crafted for the busy consumer with a small budget, these foods are a way of life for many Americans. However...

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At the Heart of Community-Engaged Research in Halifax County, N.C.

November 11, 2021

NCCU researchers conduct community-engaged research by focusing on trust, partnership, and mentoring to help reduce health disparities in rural N.C.

Underserved rural populations

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Dietary Patterns May Affect Asthma Risk and Lung Function

December 14, 2020

Dec. 14, 2020: An NIMHD-supported study finds that for Hispanics, who are more affected by asthma than other racial/ethnic groups, eating certain foods could also increase risk of asthma and related symptoms. Among participants without asthma, eating a balanced, healthy diet was linked to better lung function....

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NIMHD Celebrates 10th Anniversary at Symposium

July 31, 2020

NIMHD celebrates its 10th year as an NIH Institute, in 2020. This feature story highlights some of the presentations by our staff and grantees from the 10th Anniversary Scientific Symposium held on March 3.

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The Navajo Nation Junk Food Tax and the Path to Food Sovereignty

Gloria Ann Begay, MA, has dedicated much of her life advocating for Native American food security and sovereignty. A member of the Navajo Nation, she is the Executive Director of the Diné Food...

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Conversation with Dr. Susan Woolford, University of Michigan, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital

Dr. Susan Woolford, principal investigator in minority health and health disparities research, shares her journey to develop novel technology to help children achieve healthy weight as part of NIMHD's Black History Month celebration.