Research Highlights

Our research highlights focus on behavioral and social sciences funded by the National Institutes of Health. These articles are for informational purposes only. They do not signify endorsement of specific studies or offer medical or treatment advice.

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Research Spotlights July 2016
By Kerry L. McIver, PhD Given the epidemic of childhood obesity and the relationship between weight status and physical activity, understanding children’s physical activity behaviors is of particular public health in
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Research Spotlights June 2016

Understanding how social norms shape health behaviors: The case of teen pregnancy

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Research Spotlights May 2016
Sleep—it’s a precious commodity. It’s also a basic necessity for good mental and physical health. Considered a critically important process for brain and body recovery, sleep allows the brain to rest and restore ...
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Medical Curriculum
Behavioral and social science in medical education: Patients, doctors, and communities; Integrating social problems and bioethics in medical school curriculum: An example from University of North Carolina; Integrating behavioral and social sciences into medical education: Why it matters? How to do it?
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Research Spotlights February 2016
What do place and the built environment have to do with alcohol and drug addictions? According to Debra Furr-Holden, PhD, quite a bit. Behavioral and mental health studies have shown that environmental risk is a
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Research Spotlights January 2016
On January 19-20, the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) had the pleasure of convening an expert panel to provide input into our strategic planning process. OBSSR staff and I finished the day