What you eat matters when you have chronic kidney disease (CKD)—and researchers want to learn what works best.The IU School of Medicine is studying how diet affects kidney health and invites people with CKD to join a nutrition research contact list. By signing up, you’ll be notified about studies that may be a good fit for you.Joining the contact list is easy and low‑commitment. You’re simply giving permission to be contacted—you can always decide whether or not to take part in a study.Your interest helps researchers learn more, improve nutrition guidance, and support better kidney health for people across Indiana.

Does Type 2 Diabetes Run In Your Family?  Have You Ever Thought About Ways to Prevent It?  More people are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at a younger age than ever before. This study is for young adults (ages 18-29) who have a family history of type 2 diabetes. We want to hear what you think about diabetes prevention, what actually helps, and what makes it harder to stay on track. By taking part in a one-time online interview, you can help improve diabetes prevention programs so they better support young adults like you. 

DID YOU KNOW?  Herbicides are widely used in the Heartland, and farmers are using these chemicals more than ever before. Several studies have raised concern that some of the herbicides  may be associated with reproductive disorders, certain birth defects, and developmental disorders. What are herbicides? Herbicides are a type of pesticide that are used to protect our food crops, trees, vines, and pastures from harmful weeds. Some herbicides are also used in and around our homes, parks, sports fields, and golf courses. Herbicide use has increased significantly since the 1990s and is projected to rise rapidly on corn and soybean farms in the Midwest for the next 5-10 years.  As more pounds are applied, higher levels of human exposure are expected.    What Is the Heartland Study?Mother-infant pairs living in the Midwest will be followed throughout pregnancy, infancy and early childhood to observe health and development in order to better understand the effects of prenatal herbicide exposures. Your participation will help researchers to increase their knowledge about how herbicide exposure might affect pregnancy, newborn health, child childhood development, and future generations.