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Vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus for adults over 60 is likely cost-effective by preventing illness, hospitalizations, lost quality of life and deaths, according to new research.
Joyce Lee published new research on the increased use of weight loss drugs originally used to treat diabetes, Wegovy and Ozempic, among adolescents. She explains factors causing this rise and the need for data on long-term safety and effectiveness.
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Jennifer Head sheds light on the increased spread of fungal pathogens like blastomycosis, Valley fever, and histoplasmosis.
Neblett, a professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, begins his appointment as director of the Detroit Community-Academic Urban Research Center on September 1.
Holocaust survivor Irene Butter, professor emerita at the U-M School of Public Health, received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany on June 20, 2024. A peace activist, she builds friendships across borders by sharing stories.
Paul Flemming, an associate professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity and the faculty lead for diversity, equity, and inclusion received an award for his contributions to public health through teaching, community-based research and mentorship.
Baladandayuthapani will facilitate cancer research efforts using biostatistics, bioinformatics, computational biology and other advanced data science approaches.
Scott Holcomb, a University of Michigan School of Public Health alumnus and Georgia State Representative, has been selected as a 2024 Milbank Fellow. Holcomb credits his MPH degree for helping him earn this prestigious opportunity to enhance his work in health policy and equity.
New research from the University of Michigan indicates chronic diabetes complications increase the risk of developing mental health disorders and vice versa.
Michigan Public Health professor and researcher Minal Patel discusses the US Department of Health and Human Services’ move to lower prices on for 10 high-cost medications for individuals with Medicare Part D coverage.