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.
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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.
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.
Overweight Kids Actually Eat Less Right After Stressful Events
New Research from Rebecca Hasson and Matthew Nagy
People often react to stress by binging on sweets or fattening comfort foods. But overweight adolescents—considered particularly susceptible to stress eating—actually ate less when exposed to a lab stressor, according to a University of Michigan study.
EPA Needs to Keep up With Science, Do More to Protect Vulnerable Populations
Q & A with Patricia Koman
Many hazardous chemicals that cause health issues continue to be used in industrial, commercial and private settings, despite well-documented harms.
Michigan Public Health Receives Funding for NIH Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Training Program
The University of Michigan School of Public Health has received a grant to fund the NIH Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Training (MHRT) Program for five years. MHRT provides students from underrepresented backgrounds the opportunity to engage in research overseas on issues related to health disparities.