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SPOTLIGHT
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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IN THE NEWS: Managing Work-Life Balance for Working Caregivers
New Interview with Carrie Karvonen-Gutierrez
Dr. Carrie Karvonen-Gutierrez, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, talks about preventing midlife health concerns and disability for caregivers. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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Michigan Public Health Receives Funding for NIH Minority Health & Health Disparities Research Training Program
The University of Michigan School of Public Health has received a grant to fund the NIH Minority Health & Health Disparities Research Training (MHRT) Program for five years. MHRT provides students from underrepresented backgrounds with the opportunity to engage in research overseas on issues related to health disparities. Read more
