News: Human Development and Family Sciences
Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
COVID's Toll on Kids Was Milder Than Predicted, Six-Country Study Finds
Setbacks were concentrated among children already facing other risks; most children recovered.
Newly Renamed School of Health and Human Sciences Looks to its Future
What was the School of Human Ecology has a new name and new leadership.
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UT Center on Aging and Population Sciences Awarded 6-Year Grant Renewal to Accelerate Research, Expand Trainings
The University of Texas at Austin center is 1 of only 15 such centers on aging in the U.S.
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Get To Know 5 UT Researchers Leading the Charge Against Dementia
University of Texas at Austin faculty are conducting innovative studies to better understand Alzheimer’s and related diseases.
Mental Health Intervention Reduces Severe Depression, Anxiety for Vulnerable Groups
The study highlights the importance of tailoring care to the needs of communities with service-access barriers.
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Tackling Dementia From Every Angle
The next breakthroughs in the prevention, treatment or cure of Alzheimer’s and dementia lie with UT experts.
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9 Ways UT Is Advancing Dementia Research
Researchers at UT Austin are working to change the future of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
Helping Others Shown To Slow Cognitive Decline
Regular volunteering or helping others outside the home can reduce the rate of cognitive aging by 15-20%.
Cross-Border University Collaboration Will Expand Research to Advance Precision Medicine
The OriGen Health Research Center will mine a massive biobank of genetic, clinical and epidemiological information to develop customized disease treatments.
Stephen Russell Elected to National Academy of Education
He is director of the School of Human Ecology and a professor of human development and family sciences at UT.
