Research in HES | Improving Lives

About HES

The faculty and students in HES conduct cutting-edge research on issues that are essential for understanding and improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities across Alabama and the globe.

Featured Research Stories

Watermelon's Effects on Blood Vessels
Positive Distraction in Hospitalized Children
​Zzzs Tough for Some to Catch
​​Are Pre-K Children Ready for School?
​Maximizing a Child's Imagination
​Improving Flavor Quality in Foods
Youth Aggression and Peer Victimization

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Consumer Sciences

Health Science

Human Development & Family Studies

Human ​Nutrition

Hospitality Management