Family and Consumer Science

The perceived ability to make a difference was one of several factors that made clothing rental acceptable to Gen Z adults, according to a WSU study.

Reports of racial discrimination against Asians and Asian Americans have increased since the COVID‑19 pandemic hit the United States, coinciding with an increase in reported negative health symptoms.

Older adults living in very rural settings are less likely than those living closer to urban centers to receive services in health, nutrition and transportation.

The WSU study found that boredom is rising year after year for teens in 8th, 10th, and 12th grades, with greater increases for girls than boys.

Just 10 minutes of interacting with cats and dogs produced a significant reduction in students’ cortisol, a major stress hormone.

New WSU research shows people can be taught coping mechanisms to avoid negative responses to boring situations.

Affirming statements like ‘eat your lentils if you want to grow bigger and run faster’ are more effective at getting kids to make healthy food choices than simply presenting foods repeatedly without conversation.

Millions of tons of cotton and cellulose waste may be kept out of landfills by spinning it into valuable fibers for new clothing.

Food box program helps families eat more nutritious meals, while giving rural farms and retailers a healthier economic base.

By Jessica Roth, intern, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – WSU Tri-Cities recently launched an initiative to combat the growing need for food availability and improve population health and wellbeing on campus.