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Portrait photo of Samāneh Farsijani, PhD, assistant professor of epidemiology

Time-restricted eating improves cognition in older women

Samāneh Farsijani, PhD, assistant professor of epidemiology at Pitt Public Health, provided expert perspective on new research suggesting time-restricted eating may improve certain aspects of cognitive function in older women. Farsijani emphasized that the findings are encouraging but preliminary, noting the study’s small size and the need for larger, more diverse studies before broader recommendations can be made.

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School of Public Health staff honored at annual award and recognition celebration

Members of Pitt Public Health’s staff were honored at the 2026 Staff Awards & Recognition Ceremony on Aug. 11. Staff milestones recognizing five to 40 years of service were also celebrated.

Pitt researchers use Research!America grant to train students to combat misinformation

A team of Pitt researchers has completed a project to train health science students to help older adults recognize and respond to misinformation and scams. The project was based a 2025-26 Public Engagement Content award from Research!America to Beth Hoffman, PhD, MPH, assistant professor of behavioral and community health sciences, and Janelle Christensen, PhD, MPH, project manager, Department of Medicine.

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