Michigan's aging brains need more protection, poll shows
Most Michiganders 50 and older want to keep their brains healthy, but fewer than half know everyday habits can lower dementia risk, according to the Michigan Poll on Healthy Aging.
Chronic Disease Results
Aging and the immune system: New research untangles massive datasets to build tools, uncover clues on how we age
A team of University of Michigan experts has received a federal grant to develop advanced statistical and computational methods for analyzing immune data to enhance our understanding of the immune system's role in aging and age-related diseases.
On the Heights: December 2025
Michigan Public Health faculty and researchers advance digital health research, examine global school feeding programs, and share expertise on healthcare spending, noise pollution, and the power of public health storytelling.
Firearm violence in communities increases risk of cardiovascular disease death, study finds
Michigan Public Health researchers find connection between community gun violence and heart disease deaths, suggesting violence prevention could be reframed as cardiovascular health strategy for communities.
On the Heights: July 2025
Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.
Living near harmful algal blooms reduces life expectancy with ALS
Living close to cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms, which are present nationwide but are more common in coastal and Great Lakes states, heightens the rate of dying from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a Michigan Public Health study suggests.