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Study shows Latino families more likely to have purchased toddler milk
February 25, 2021Though multiple national health organizations recommend against giving toddler milk – a nutrient-fortified drink for children ages 12 months to 3 years that often contains added sugars – to young children, a new study suggests Latino families may be at … Read more
Fellow Robinson quoted in North Carolina Health News
February 24, 2021Faculty Fellow Whitney Robinson was quoted in North Carolina Health News discussing COVID-19 variants and vaccinations.
Fellow Angela Percesepe’s research on COVID-19-related anxiety featured in Scientific American
February 24, 2021Fellow Angela Percesepe’s preprint about COVID-19-related anxiety was featured in Scientific American and MedicalDaily.com.
Faculty Fellow Paul Delamater talks vaccines on CBS17
February 24, 2021Faculty Fellow Paul Delamater was featured on CBS17 discussing the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in NC.
Gordon-Larsen named Carla Smith Chamblee Distinguished Professor
February 24, 2021Penny Gordon-Larsen, PhD, associate dean for research at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and Faculty Fellow at the Carolina Population Center, has been honored for her work in the field of nutrition with the Carla Smith Chamblee … Read more
Building Resilience for Storm-Battered N.C.
February 24, 2021The record-breaking 2020 Atlantic hurricane season included 30 storms, and while North Carolina managed to dodge the 12 hurricanes that made landfall, that won’t always be the case in the future. A team of interdisciplinary researchers at UNC is combining … Read more
Unhealthy food advertising disproportionately targets children in Colombia
February 24, 2021February 23, 2021 By Courtney Mitchell Children in Colombia are exposed to a disproportionate amount of television advertisements that market unhealthy foods and beverages, a practice which puts them at greater risk for obesity-related health issues as adults. Researchers affiliated … Read more
Regional variations in gut microbiota could contribute to varying health effects in China
February 18, 2021Nutrition researchers have noticed a connection between microbes found in the human gut and certain health conditions, like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Pinpointing the specifics behind that connection has been a more difficult task, thanks to variations in microbial … Read more
Fellow Pettifor quoted in Higher Ed Dive
February 5, 2021Faculty Fellow Audrey Pettifor was recently quoted in Higher Ed Dive on the topic of reopening universities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Positive messaging could play a key role in increasing COVID-19 mask compliance
January 22, 2021Because messaging has a large impact on community adherence to public health guidance, many agencies are now seeking the most effective strategies to communicate the importance of wearing a mask during the pandemic. Experts at UNC-Chapel Hill have published a new study that suggests positive messages could be critical to supporting this effort.