Nutrition, Physical Activity, Weight Management

Sept. 17, 2024: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a risk factor for liver cancer, disproportionately affects Hispanics/Latinos of Mexican descent. Birthplace and healthy diets – corn tortillas, produce, beans, poultry – may be protective.

Through the Osage Community Supported Agriculture (OCSA) study, Osage Nation is making a return to food security and food sovereignty through its Tribal farm where fresh, healthy, and nutrient dense produce are delivered directly to community members at a reduced cost.

Read about the varied research topics presented by 11 NIMHD fellows at NIH’s 2024 Postbac Poster Day, including a spotlight on three projects.

April 30, 2024: Research on a photo-based communication intervention on dietary behaviors among adults ages 60+ years with MCCs shows that photo sharing improved patient-clinician connections and strengthened clinical recommendations.

March 29, 2024: Findings show that high discrimination exposure may play a big role in disrupting the brain-gut-microbiome system and trigger people toward unhealthy eating behaviors.

Dr. Susan Woolford, principal investigator in minority health and health disparities research, shares her journey to develop novel technology to help children achieve healthy weight as part of NIMHD's Black History Month celebration.

As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, Dr. Gachupin discusses her study of chronic disease epidemiology, American Indian health disparities and how her experience working with Tribal Epidemiology Centers informs her research.

NCCU researchers conduct community-engaged research by focusing on trust, partnership, and mentoring to help reduce health disparities in rural N.C.

Meet Noreen Mokuau, D.S.W., principal investigator in minority health and health disparities research, as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.