College Students

In partnership with Maʻi Movement Hawaiʻi, Jhumka Gupta and PhD in public health candidate Samantha Kanselaar uncover the devastating burden of period poverty, mental health, and food and housing insecurity among college students in Hawai’i.

Scientists reveal what really drives the “freshman 15”.

Why is the ‘freshmen 15’ phenomenon so widespread?

Research by George Mason 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.

Dental care reflects overall health for college students, study finds

New research from Mason: Health Starts Here, the college’s landmark cohort study that follows students across their undergraduate years, reveals several health patterns.

Will Trump’s Bill Reverse Health Improvements for College Students?

Yes, college students gain holiday weight too—but in the form of muscle, not fat.

A new study from obesity researcher Martin Binks reveals that college students and older adults gain holiday weight just in different ways. 

New 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.