November 4, 2025Why is the ‘freshmen 15’ phenomenon so widespread?
November 4, 2025Research by digital technology expert Y. Alicia Hong and obesity expert Larry Cheskin, big data expert Hong Xue, and MS Health Informatics graduate Jo-Vivian Yu found that the eating environments of college students affect their food intake.
September 22, 2025Dental care reflects overall health for college students, study finds
September 22, 2025New research from Mason: Health Starts Here, the college’s landmark cohort study that follows students across their undergraduate years, reveals several health patterns.
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July 30, 2025
Will Trump’s Bill Reverse Health Improvements for College Students?
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January 14, 2025
Yes, college students gain holiday weight too—but in the form of muscle, not fat.
January 14, 2025A new study from obesity researcher Martin Binks reveals that college students and older adults gain holiday weight just in different ways.
January 14, 2025New research from Kenneth Griffin, a professor in the Department of Global and Community Health, shows that the virtual reality (VR) program helps students handle complex social situations. This success has led to a new research grant to continue the study.
October 1, 2022Study: Health risks stem from college student's meals
February 9, 2022Mason: Health Starts Here study finds most college freshmen exceed U.S. dietary guidelines for added sugar, refined grains, sodium, and saturated fat.
