Faculty,Health Behavior and Health Equity

Michigan latest state to enforce new firearm laws meant to lessen injuries, deaths

Michigan Public Health professor explains the implementation of the new laws

Michigan's new gun laws take effect Feb. 13, ushering in opportunities to prevent injuries and deaths.

Don't sleep on your micronutrients: Researchers examine manganese levels on sleep outcomes

A new study led by researchers from the University of Michigan School of Public Health and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health examines the relationship between manganese and sleep.

Vaccine effectiveness: Which COVID-19 shots are most protective against severe disease?

Q&A with Sabir Meah

In this Q&A, alumnus Sabir Meah discusses a recent study with Michigan Public Health researchers that examined the variety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines following primary series vaccination.

Compounded effects of racism on mental distress, alcohol use, firearm purchases among Asian Americans during pandemic

New research from Michigan Public Health and the Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention

Racism provoked during the COVID-19 pandemic is directly tied to increased firearm purchases among Asian Americans, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University.

Gary Harper reappointed to the Michigan State Board of Psychology

This will be Harper’s second term

Gary Harper, professor of Health Behavior and Health Education, has been reappointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to serve a second term in the Michigan State Board of Psychology.

Heavy metals are toxic to ovaries and may lead to decreased egg production, earlier menopause

New research from Sung Kyun Park

Middle-aged women with elevated levels of heavy metals are more likely to have depleted ovarian function and egg reserves, which may lead to earlier arrival of menopause and its negative health effects, according to a new University of Michigan study.