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Do Chia Seeds During Breastfeeding Improve Both Mom and Baby’s Health?

June 04, 2026

As childhood obesity and diabetes continue to rise worldwide, a researcher at the University of Oklahoma is investigating whether a simple addition to a breastfeeding mother’s diet – chia seeds – could help lower a child’s future risk of these conditions while improving the mother’s own health.

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USDOT Awards $10 Million to OU-Led Autonomous Freight Movement Project

May 08, 2026

Researchers from the University of Oklahoma’s Gallogly College of Engineering are helping address logistical and safety challenges on American roadways throough a major research project backed by federal funding.

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