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Mediterranean-style diet linked to lower odds of metabolic syndrome in women not getting enough sleep

University of Michigan study reveals the diet may offer benefits for women with inadequate sleep

Previous research has identified that Mediterranean diet adherence and adequate sleep duration are each independently associated with lower risk of metabolic syndrome. And now, a recent study led by University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers looks into their combined effects.

As Medicaid work requirements loom, study finds links between coverage, better health & higher employment

Biggest job gains seen among low-income adults with serious health problems whose health improved over time

On the Heights: October 2025

Faculty research shapes policy debates on mass deportation, SNAP benefits, and health communication while centers expand lifecourse research focus and new technology advances lab safety training.

University of Michigan, Ohio State scholars launch emerging health technology law and policy research network

School of Public Health Professor Holly Jarman co-leads OMLET, a collaborative network examining legal and ethical challenges in regulating emerging health technologies including AI in medicine, gene editing, and e-cigarettes.

University of Michigan researchers part of multi-institutional team working to revolutionize clean indoor air, reduce respiratory illness

Epidemiologists Emily Martin and Khalil Chedid join a Virginia Tech-led effort to develop smart-building biosensors that detect airborne pathogens and automatically trigger ventilation responses, aiming to reduce respiratory illnesses by 25%.

One Step Closer: Immersive XR Technology to Provide Campus-Wide Undergraduate Laboratory Health and Safety Training

School of Public Health researchers collaborated with the Center for Academic Innovation to develop web and VR-based laboratory safety training that students found more engaging and effective than traditional methods at teaching realistic safety skills.