Research that improves lives

A new study demonstrates effective ways to reduce youth violence, with a 42% decrease in the rate of youth homicide within the catchment area served during the years of the KU-based program.

University of Kansas researcher Tera Fazzino is investigating whether “hyperpalatable” foods marketed to Americans — foods formulated with artificially high amounts of fat, salt and carbohydrates — have traits commonly associated with addictive substances. She recently earned a $2.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to test the idea using experimental practices standard in the field of regulatory research.

Hyperpalatable food scientist explains how tobacco companies influenced the global food supply and how it changed the way people eat

Life Span Institute-affiliated research honored by national organization for his leadership and research in advancing better access to learning through universal design.