Latest Health and Human Sciences News
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November 4, 2026
K-State Extension programs target heart health, maternal wellness across Kansas
MANHATTAN, Kansas – A community health expert with Kansas State University’s extension service says two community-based programs are helping Kansans take charge of their health while addressing cardiovascular disease and maternal health. Elaine Johannes, Kansas Health Foundation Distinguished Professor of Community Health at K-State, said Kansas recently received a grade of ‘D’ for cardiovascular disease indicators, […]
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November 4, 2026
When grief crosses borders: Research making a real-world impact
Doctoral candidate Adam Hedelund is researching how to improve support systems for international students as they navigate grief far from home. By: Adam Hedelund When someone you love dies, you want to be with the people who understand your loss, because they feel it too. You want to return home to your family, your community, […]
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November 4, 2026
Adding physical activity to a daily routine may seem like a simple step for better health, but research from Kansas State University suggests it could be especially beneficial for individuals with a genetic predisposition to depression, potentially helping reduce their risk and ease their symptom burden. Denver Brown, assistant professor in the School of Health Sciences in […]
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September 29, 2026
‘It takes a community’: K-State alumna’s career influenced by graduate experience
Shauna Tominey can tell you of her graduate education experience at Kansas State University with one word: community. Tominey, a 2003 master’s graduate in the family studies and human services program, was named the 2026 recipient of the College of Health and Human Sciences’ Career Impact Award. She has dedicated her career to focusing on […]
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September 23, 2026
What can happen when a nursing home and an elementary school share a roof? K-State researchers spent a year finding out at the Logan LIFE Center in rural northwest Kansas, and the early results are encouraging. Read the full story from K-State.
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September 14, 2026
People with Purpose: Lauren McDaniel
For Lauren McDaniel, a little movement can go a long way: whether it's a few minutes of physical activity or a step outside your comfort zone. McDaniel, kinesiology instructor in the School of Health Sciences and winner of the Presidential Faculty Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, was once a quiet K-State student who'd never imagined teaching. Now, […]