Michigan State University

This study investigated whether exercising in the morning or early evening is more effective for lowering high blood pressure. Researchers worked with 68 older women who had hypertension to compare the effects of exercise timing. The goal was to see if evening exercise, similar t…

This study tested whether a smartphone app called MommyCheckup, along with text message reminders, could help pregnant women reduce or stop drinking alcohol. Researchers enrolled 384 pregnant women in three states who reported some alcohol risk. The goal was to prevent fetal alco…

This study tested whether a brief safety planning intervention could reduce suicide risk for people leaving jail. Researchers enrolled 800 pretrial jail detainees who were at risk for suicide and randomly assigned them to receive either standard care or the safety planning progra…

This study tested how well two new malaria prevention tools work together in Malawi. Researchers followed nearly 1,700 children to see if using a new malaria vaccine (RTS,S) and a more effective type of insecticide-treated bed net (PBO nets) at the same time was better at stoppin…

This study tested whether encouraging university students to spend more time outdoors in nature could improve their mental health and feelings of distress. Researchers used a phone app to track students' nature exposure and randomly assigned some to receive extra encouragement to…

This small, early-stage study tested a 6-month community support program for pregnant women and mothers of young children who have recently experienced intimate partner violence and show signs of depression or PTSD. The program pairs participants with trained mentor mothers who p…

This study tested whether a single session of aerobic exercise could help people with PTSD symptoms better control their emotions and focus. Researchers compared 65 women with significant PTSD symptoms who either did 20 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise or sat quietly. The…

This study tested whether taking a Montmorency cherry supplement could help improve sleep and reduce body-wide inflammation. It involved 34 adults who had trouble sleeping and a higher body weight. Participants took the supplement while tracking their sleep with a Fitbit and havi…

This study aimed to understand *how* a non-drug therapy helps children with chronic stomach pain and anxiety. Researchers used brain scans (fMRI) to see changes in brain activity and connections in 49 children aged 11-16. The children either received a 6-week therapy program comb…

This study looked at whether a program that gives kids a $15 voucher for fresh fruits and vegetables at every doctor's visit helps them eat better, feel more food secure, and maintain a healthier weight. Researchers compared over 1,400 children from low-income families who had di…