News: Human Ecology

University of Texas at Austin faculty are conducting innovative studies to better understand Alzheimer’s and related diseases.

The study highlights the importance of care tailored to the needs of particular communities, including immigrants and people in minority populations.

The next breakthroughs in the prevention, treatment or cure of Alzheimer’s and dementia lie with UT experts.

UT nutritional scientists found even small shifts in diet can quickly alter breast milk for infants.

Researchers at UT Austin are working to change the future of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

It was 84 years ago this week that UT researchers isolated and named folic acid.

Regular volunteering or helping others outside the home can reduce the rate of cognitive aging by 15-20%.

The awards will allow these UT alumni to conduct research or teach English abroad.

A new study evaluates Nutri, a clinical decision support tool for brief diet counseling in safety-net clinics, created by UT researchers.

Dat Duong, a 2025 graduate from the College of Natural Sciences, made key contributions while studying in the UT School of Human Ecology.