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Welcome to our Michigan Public Health In the News page, where we showcase the expertise and thought leadership of our faculty and other members of the University of Michigan School of Public Health community. Here, you'll find links to news articles, op-eds, and other contributions published in a wide range of news outlets and publications. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the individual experts and authors.
Newsweek
Donald Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ leaves unanswered questions
Featured: Mark Fendrick, Professor of Health Management and Policy and Internal Medicine
USA Today
Got (whole) milk? USDA uses a mustachioed Trump to push whole dairy
Quoted: Karen Peterson, Stanley M. Garn Collegiate Professor of Nutritional Sciences
The Trace
What researchers learned about American gun violence in 2025
Quoted: Esther Lee, PhD Student in the Department of Health Behavior & Health Equity
CBS News
Some states set to impose SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods
Quoted: Kate Bauer and Anand Parekh, Associate Professor of Nutritional Sciences; Chief Health Policy Officer
Newsweek
Map shows states in worst tier as ‘super flu’ spreads
Featured: Aubree Gordon, Professor of Epidemiology and Global Public Health
Everyday Health
After a stroke, women struggle with daily tasks for longer than men
Featured: Chen Chen, Postdoctoral Researcher in Epidemiology
The Gaurdian
Face masks ‘inadequate’ and should be swapped for respirators, WHO is advised
Quoted: Adam Finkel, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Environmental Health Sciences
WUNC
Farmers say they've 'hit rock bottom,' but still believe next year will be better
Quoted: Michael Shepherd, Assistant Professor of Health Management and Policy
Associated Press
SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
Quoted: Kate Bauer and Anand Parekh, Associate Professor of Nutritional Sciences; Chief Health Policy Officer
Pharmacy Times
RSV hospitalization associated with persistent symptoms and reduced quality of life in adults
Featured: Aleda Leis, Research Assistant Professor of Epidemiology
MLive
The invisible workforce behind Michigan’s $125B agriculture industry
Quoted: Alexis Handal, Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Global Public Health
Click On Detroit
Rising ACA premiums put lifesaving care out of reach for Michigan patients
Featured: Mark Fendrick, Professor of Health Management and Policy
This Examined Life
'Who am I?" New episode with Victor Strecher
Featured: Victor Strecher, Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity
ABC News
Why some Michigan residents are facing higher healthcare costs this year
Featured: Marianne Udow-Phillips, Lecturer of Health Management and Policy
Christian Science Monitor
As stand-your-ground laws expand, so do firearm fatalities
Quoted: Douglas Wiebe, Professor of Epidemiology
Spartan News Room
People exposed to firearm violence more likely to die of stress-related heart diseases, study finds
Featured: Esther Lee, Doctoral Student in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Equity
Michigan Daily
Turn Up Turnout hosts panel on gun violence prevention
Quoted: April Zeoli and Justin Heinze, Associate Professor of Health Management and Policy; Associate Professor, Health Behavior & Health Equity
The Trace