As election approaches, national poll shows which health topics concern older adults most
New research from John Ayanian and Jeffrey Kullgren
All types of health care costs, and financial scams, rise to the top
Nutritional Sciences,Faculty
Report examines Michigan families' experience with food access and assistance
Drawing on experiences from nearly 1,300 parents across the state of Michigan, a new report led by the University of Michigan School of Public Health details how changes to food assistance programs can better support families and program users.
ALS diagnosis and survival linked to metals in blood, urine
New research from Kelly Bakulski
New research from the University of Michigan indicates that people with higher levels of metals found in their blood and urine may be more likely to be diagnosed with — and die from — amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Family's Holocaust mystery brings two public health professors together
Uncovering a surprising connection between the families of Michigan Public Health faculty members Kate Bauer and Irene Butter
Michigan Public Health professor Kate Bauer and her family had long wondered about the family that had taken in their ancestor during the Holocaust. A guest speaker at Bauer’s children’s school led to a surprising discovery, linking the families of two School of Public Health faculty members.
New report details racial and ethnic differences in access to care, recovery, and social impacts of COVID-19
Q&A with Blair Whittington
In this Q&A, Michigan Public Health Research Specialist Blair Whittington explains the findings from the latest report from the Michigan COVID-19 Recovery Surveillance Study (MI CReSS).
Could prolonged exposure to pollution lead to loss of independence in later life?
Traffic pollution emerges as a lead exacerbator for ailments that come with aging
Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to a loss of independence for older adults, according to a University of Michigan study.