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Deprivation in childhood linked to impulsive behaviour in adulthood – research
Researchers found a link between childhood deprivation, impulsive behaviour and addictions later in life Behaviours include overeating, taking drugs, smoking cigarettes and gambling A second ...
Deprivation in childhood linked to impulsive behaviour in adulthood – new study
Inflation is running high around the globe, largely fuelled by Russia’s war in Ukraine and the COVID pandemic. As a result, many households are ...
Are eggs the easy answer to ensure kids get the most in terms of growth, food security, and dietary diversity?
There's some important research taking place by an expert at Georgia Southern University - and the findings could result in serious and positive changes to ...
Federal support for school food programs is about to expire -- Our expert explains the importance of keeping kids hunger-free
For two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. public schools have been able to provide free meals for all students, including to-go meals in ...
Covering World Breastfeeding Week? Our experts are here to help
August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week, and the University of Mary Washington has the ideal expert for any journalist looking to learn more or cover ...
Queen's Speech: Measures to tackle obesity and food advertising bans
Two University of Warwick experts comment on measures to tackle obesity and food advertising that have been announced in the Queen’s Speech at the ...
Baylor Faculty Member Earns $5 Million Grant to Study Meal Deliveries for Rural Students
Baylor University’s Texas Hunger Initiative has taken an important step this week in helping move the University towards its Research 1/Tier 1 aspirations with the ...
Baylor expert’s new book offers hope for addressing America’s hunger crisis
As the founder and director of Baylor’s Texas Hunger Initiative, Jeremy Everett (MDiv ’01) is literally considered an expert on fighting hunger. Recently, he’s ...
Building Community Gardens to Help Food Insecurity
Dr. Elizabeth Olson, associate professor of anthropology and associate director for the Center of Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Southern Utah University, teaches the ...
On World Food Day, Cedar Crest College works to combat food insecurity among students
World Food Day -- an annual event established by the United Nations in 1945 -- will be celebrated on October 16, 2018. Cedar Crest College will join the ...
