IN THE NEWS: Prevent Sick Days From School
New Contribution from Joe Eisenberg
Nearly 22 million school days are lost annually due to the common cold, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nutritional Sciences,Faculty
IN THE NEWS: Most Parents Say Their Kids Have Ridden With a Risky Teen Driver
New Research from Gary Freed
Nearly two-thirds of parents worry that their children have been in unsafe situations as passengers traveling with a teen driver, a new survey finds.
IN THE NEWS: The Ultimate Guide to Dealing With Menopause
New Research from Sioban Harlow
New research from an ongoing study into menopausal health details some ways that women can deal with early symptoms.
IN THE NEWS: Paid Time Off Is Not a Luxury--It's a Lifesaver
New Contribution from Arline Geronimus
Chronic stress can often negatively impact the physical health of marginalized Americans, including the working class, but guaranteed paid time off may alleviate some of the factors that can lead to chronic illnesses.
IN THE NEWS: Hurricane Dorian Is Gone. But the Bahamas Still Faces a Big Risk From Infectious Disease
Joe Eisenberg Quoted by Time
Hurricane Dorian’s 185 mph winds and punishingly slow pace smashed entire neighborhoods in the Bahamas, killing at least 50 people. But now, Bahamians are facing a different kind of threat. The lack of access to toilets, clean water and medications puts tens of thousands at risk for disease, public health experts warn.
Michigan Public Health Researcher Partners with Apple to Study How Noise Exposure Impacts Hearing
The Apple Hearing Study will collect information to make sense of how exposure to sound over time can affect hearing.