Roughly one in four people living with HIV delay starting treatment due to stigma, according to a recent collaborative study between Unified HIV Health and Beyond and the University of Michigan.
At a time when grants are being defunded and equity-focused offices are being eliminated, health equity researcher Darrell Hudson reflects on the “why” behind his work.
COVID-19, syphilis, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis show that while biomedical breakthroughs are necessary to eliminate epidemic diseases, sustained focus and resources aimed at helping the most socially and economically vulnerable are essential.
Justin Colacino, associate professor of Environmental Health Sciences and Nutritional Sciences, delves into the connections between pollution, environmental exposures, and cancer disparities.
Michigan Public Health associate professor Kendrin Sonneville challenges traditional BMI-focused health metrics, revealing how weight stigma impacts mental health and advocating for a more inclusive approach to defining wellness across the weight spectrum.
With a new year quickly approaching and the anticipation of the coming political changes, Laura Power, clinical associate professor of Epidemiology, reminds us to remember that no matter what the future holds, public health is indispensable.