Focus: Hidden - Indiana

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A psychology study from Indiana University and others in the journal of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests conservatives may display a greater aptitude for certain aspects of self-control.

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The discovery was made during an analysis of a species of mistletoe whose apparent ability to survive without key genes involved in energy production could make it one of the most unusual plants on Earth.

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Dr. Carbone’s passion for education in the field of nutrition has led to her success in many avenues. From teaching and training to research and grant activity, she has continuously made significant contributions to the mission of SNEB.

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If you get a warm, fuzzy feeling after watching cute cat videos online, the effect may be more profound than you think, according to research from The Media School at Indiana University.

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Network scientists at Indiana University have developed a new computational method that can leverage any body of knowledge to aid in the complex human task of fact-checking.

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The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Nutrition in Higher Education Award is presented to recognize outstanding SNEB members for their scholarly contributions to and student engagement in higher education. This award is designed to honor exemplary nutrition faculty who motivate college student learning through innovative and effective teaching methods.

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An international team of researchers from Indiana University and Switzerland is using data mapping methods created to track the spread of information on social networks to trace its dissemination across a surprisingly different system: the human brain.

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Recognized at organization’s national meeting on May 29 in San Diego, Calif.

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Recognized at organization’s national meeting on May 29 San Diego, Calif.

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Recognized at organization’s national meeting on May 29 in San Diego, Calif.

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Recognized at organization’s national meeting on May 29 in San Diego, Calif.

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Recognized at organization’s national meeting on May 29 in San Diego, Calif.

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Recognized at organization’s national meeting on May 29 in San Diego, Calif.

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Recognized at organization’s national meeting on May 29 in San Diego, Calif.

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Community Health Network and the University of Indianapolis are joining forces to establish a clinical facility on campus where students and faculty will work alongside health and wellness professionals to serve patients and clients, transforming the educational experience and bringing important resources to an underserved part of the city.

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a new study from the Indiana University Bloomington explores "sleeping beauties," research papers whose citations don't peak until years -- or decades -- after publication.

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Air pollution regulations issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are estimated to save thousands of lives annually. A new study by researchers at Indiana University says these estimates are more uncertain than commonly believed.

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Organizers of a May 29 conference in Indianapolis are seeking to support the ongoing reform process in Myanmar and encourage Burmese expatriates to offer support economically and educationally.

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Researchers with the Indiana University School of Medicine have identified a molecule that promotes metastasis of advanced prostate cancer to the bone, an incurable condition that significantly decreases quality of life. The research, published online in the journal Cancer Cell, may offer new targets for diagnosing and treating this common disease.

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A 2012 study has been widely cited to argue that lesbians and gay men don’t make good parents. Now researchers have reanalyzed the same data and reached a very different conclusion.

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SNEB’s comments stress that key stakeholders must become champions for a healthy diet and lifestyle and work in partnership across sectors to change policies and environments that make eating healthy foods and beverages and maintaining a healthy weight not just easier, but the cultural norm.

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Residents of the nation’s capital, followed by Minneapolis-St. Paul, and San Diego, enjoy a variety of outdoor exercise options, and have relatively low rates of smoking, obesity and diabetes. That combination of measurable health and community indicators makes them the three fittest of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S.

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Medical missionary and Indiana University School of Medicine alumnus Dr. Kent Brantly challenged 2015 graduates to remain true to their calling during his May 9 commencement address.

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Through a series of interactive lessons and practice sessions, participants will receive introductory training in conducting qualitative research.

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Over nearly 15 years spent studying ticks, Indiana University's Keith Clay has found southern Indiana to be an oasis free from Lyme disease, the condition most associated with these arachnids that are the second most common parasitic disease vector on Earth. He has also seen signs that this low-risk environment is changing, both in Indiana and in other regions of the U.S.

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A lack of innovation in spring fashion is not being well-received by college-age consumers, who perceive that what they're seeing in the stores is similar to what's already in their closets, according to the new FIndex survey released by Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.

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For residents of areas with limited access to healthy foods, also known as food deserts, multiple barriers exist that amplify the health risks of living in those areas. Likewise, risks for poor diet and being overweight or obese are also increased. Researchers from the RAND Corporation, however, found that use of a list when shopping among low-income, predominantly African-American participants living in a food desert was associated with a better-quality diet and lower weight.

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Vitamin D is essential for the maintenance of bone health and may be implicated in other chronic diseases, as well as immunity, but adults in Canada are consistently deficient in dietary vitamin D, by nearly 400 international units per day (IU/d) on average. Coupled with low vitamin D synthesis from the sun during fall and winter at Canadian latitudes, tracking intake of vitamin D is vital for those lacking the nutrient. In an article in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, a group from the University of Guelph examined the validity of a mobile application for tracking vitamin D and calcium intake.

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The Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) will gather at the Wyndham Grand Downtown in Pittsburgh, PA from July 25 - 28 for the 48th Annual Conference, “Creativity and Innovation in Nutrition Education.”

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With Apple's launch of new health tracking tools for the iPhone and medical researchers' forays into Facebook to recruit clinical trial volunteers, Web and mobile apps are increasingly seen as a new source for health data. But psychologists are also looking to the Internet as a new source of information about the mind -- and an Indiana University researcher is on the forefront of those developing the tools to make it happen.

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The National Science Foundation wants to identify obstacles that keep women from entering and remaining in STEM careers, and Indiana University's Mary C. Murphy is working to reveal a previously hidden factor that may be preventing advancement in these fields.

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Indiana University researchers have found that broken communication in a specific part of the brain plays a role in the involuntary physical movements that affect individuals with Huntington's disease.

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The European Union has announced that the basis for a deal on a peaceful Iranian nuclear program has been reached. Faculty members in the Indiana University School of Global and International Studies and IU Maurer School of Law are available to offer perspectives.

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The Society of Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) is hosting “From Potato Chips to Mini Meals: Optimizing Nutrient Quality of Snacks,” a live webinar on Tuesday, May 5 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT.

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