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In the News: Assistant Professor of Practice Kayle Skorupski on Sugar Alternatives

Trendy alternative sweeteners are taking up more and more space on grocery store shelves and touting all sorts of health benefits. But how much of that is true, and how much is hype? A recent article on MDLinx takes a closer look at some of the new additions and shared some insights from the experts, including Nutritional Sciences assistant professor of practice Kayle Skorupski.

In the News: Professors Rani Olson and Melanie Hingle on Tucson's Food System

The latest issue of the Tucson Weekly examines Tucson's food system and its relationship to our local economy after the Great Recession. They talked to two Nutritional Sciences professors - assistant professor of practice Rani Olson and assistant professor Dr. Melanie Hingle - about nutrition and food insecurity among our children and families and about national and local efforts to improve access to nutritious food.

In the News: Dr. Ann Skulas-Ray on Fad Diets Versus "Slow-and-Go"

Dr. Ann Skulas-Ray appeared on KGUN-9's Good Morning Tucson on January 28, 2019, to discuss the risks of fad dieting and the potential rewards of changing your eating behavior using the "slow-and-go" method.

Faculty Research: New Study Shows Prolonged Spaceflight Could Weaken Astronauts' Immune Systems

Nutritional Sciences professor Richard Simpson recently authored a study showing that astronauts who embarked on spaceflights lasting longer than six months experienced a decrease in the functionality of NK cells, which serve an important role in the immune system by killing cancerous cells and preventing viruses from reactivating.

Faculty Spotlight: Fighting Dry Mouth in Cancer Survivors While Mentoring the Next Generation of Scientists