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New Insights on Pregnancy and Obesity
The foods and nutrients a woman consumes while pregnant have important health implications for her and her baby. At Nutrition 2019, the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, University of Texas at Austin researchers shared new findings about the impacts of a mother's diet during pregnancy and after the baby is born.N...
Alum and Faculty Win Graduate School Awards
The University of Texas at Austin's Graduate School has announced the 2019 winners of its professional and student awards, which include a recent graduate student and faculty member from Human Development and Family Sciences. Generously underwritten by the University Co-op, the awards recognize excellence in graduate academics, teaching and professional services.
Some Parents More Challenged When Sons Encounter Bias
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have found that African-American parents who have had only limited first-hand experience with racial discrimination become less engaged as their sons encounter more racism. These parents are the most involved parents when their sons experience little discrimination. Yet, as their sons' racial discrimination experiences increase, they become less involved than parents of girls and other parents of boys.
Couples Weather Bickering With a Little Help from Their Friends
Every couple has conflict, and new research finds that having good friends and family members to turn to alleviates the stress of everyday conflict between partners. In fact, according to the study led by The University of Texas at Austin's Lisa Neff, social networks may help provide protection against health problems brought about by ordinary tension between spouses.
New Partnership for Innovations in Fibers, Fabrics
The University of Texas at Austin will participate in a new $317 million partnership to accelerate innovation in high-tech, U.S.-based manufacturing involving fibers and textiles, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter announced today.
Part of the project focus is using new technology to integrate natural materials and complex functional structures into a fabric’s fibers, creating fiber-based devices and functional fabric systems. Photo credit: Drexel University
