Epidemiology,Faculty

Manganese-rich foods on a table.

Gut reaction: Low levels of manganese can aggravate IBD

Researchers at the University of Michigan have delved deeper into the relationship between manganese deficiency and inflammatory bowel disease and found that low levels of the micronutrient can exacerbate intestinal injury and inflammation.

A doctor, while holding a clipboard, chats with a patient

New federal rules to make mental health care more accessible, affordable

Michigan Public Health experts can discuss

University of Michigan School of Public Health experts are available to discuss a set of final federal rules aimed at ensuring people with mental health conditions receive similar insurance coverage for needed care as they would for physical health conditions.

Enrique Neblett

Enrique Neblett appointed director of the Detroit URC

U-M Social Work and Public Health professor Katrina Ellis appointed associate director

Neblett, a professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, begins his appointment as director of the Detroit Community-Academic Urban Research Center on September 1.