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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.
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.
A summer of public health
Through the Pittsburgh Summer Institute, a long-standing partnership between the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health and the Allegheny County Health Department, students work alongside experienced mentors on projects that address community health challenges while exploring careers in governmental public health.