Michigan Public Health News Center

Behind Michigan's abundant agricultural economy are farmworkers facing poor living conditions

New research from Lisbeth Iglesias-Rios and Alexis Handal

Researchers from the University of Michigan have found that living conditions for many seasonal and migrant farmworkers across Michigan can be unsafe and unhealthy.

From 'trial and error' to targeted precision: $17.9M grant accelerates U-M mental health research

Study will combine patients’ self-reports with data from mobile apps, wearable devices, genetic samples and clinical records to improve the success of first-time mental health treatment.

Could prolonged exposure to pollution lead to loss of independence in later life?

Traffic pollution emerges as a lead exacerbator for ailments that come with aging

Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to a loss of independence for older adults, according to a University of Michigan study.

A few surgical procedures account for high number of opioid prescriptions

A handful of common surgical procedures account for large shares of all opioids dispensed after surgery in children and adults, according to two studies recently published by researchers at the University of Michigan.

Maternal suicide: Study provides insights into complicating factors surrounding perinatal deaths

Pregnant and postpartum people who died by suicide more likely to experience intimate partner problems, depression, substance abuse, health problems

Suicide is a leading cause of death during pregnancy and in the months after delivery in the United States, but many of these deaths may be preventable, say University of Michigan researchers.

Gender disparities in heat wave mortality in India

Researchers investigate how extreme temperatures affect men and women differently, highlighting greater risks for women due to social and physiological factors

Are heat waves more deadly for women? This question initiated a study analyzing how extreme temperatures affect mortality differently for men and women, focusing on India.