Reaching gay communities online

Gay communities—such as clubs, bars, events and neighborhoods—appear to be changing worldwide in light of several key factors, including Internet dating and achievement of civil rights, according to new University of Minnesota research by Simon Rosser.

With HIV cases on the increase, Rosser says the Internet could be used to promote HIV prevention.

• More about Rosser's research
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Parents diet advice not helping teens

If your teenager is overweight, don't tell him or her to go on a diet—it can make matters worse, according to a new University of Minnesota study led by Dianne Neumark-Sztainer (at right).

The study found that overweight teens who were encouraged by their parents to diet for weight control were more likely to remain overweight.

• More at the Star Tribune
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Getting down to work

Notes from the Field

Kelli (at right) is helping put together a document that can be used by Save the Children staff for future fundraising and advocacy efforts. On Sunday, she "ventured out on a hike through the Semiganch Valley" with a group of about 20, including the US ambassador.

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My Life: Katie Seitz

Katie Seitz is a University of Minnesota police officer and a public health student taking online courses through the University's School of Public Health.

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