Research

Improving global health: A closer look at WASH interventions

Q&A with Andrew Brouwer and Joe Eisenberg

A recent study led by Michigan Public Health researchers offers new insights into why water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions sometimes fall short, and how to approach the developments of more effective public health strategies.

Justin Heinze named 'Innovation Champion' by the U-M Office of the Vice President of Research

Twenty U-M faculty leaders were named ‘Innovation Champions’ by the university's Office of the Vice President of Research. This inaugural cohort will serve as peer-level departmental contacts, sharing information and resources to amplify the impact of researcher innovations.

Many older adults skeptical about stopping colon cancer screening at 75

A research letter published in JAMA Network Open reveals a surprising divide among older Americans about when to stop colon cancer screening. While medical guidelines suggest halting routine screenings at age 75, nearly 40% of adults find this recommendation unacceptable—regardless of their personal health status.

Study of COVID-19 deaths challenges claims, understanding of pandemic-era suicides

Narratives behind numbers point to need for better coordination, support by employers, communities, public health leaders in future crises, especially mental health

University of Michigan researchers dug deeper into the narratives behind the numerical data of COVID-19-era suicides to inform future public health responses.

Loneliness and isolation: Back to pre-pandemic levels, but still high, for older adults

Loneliness and isolation among older Americans have mostly returned to pre-pandemic rates, but that still means more than one third of people age 50 to 80 feel lonely, and nearly as many feel isolated, new findings show.

How school eligibility influences the spread of infectious diseases: Insights for future outbreaks

Study uses unique approach to examine COVID-19 incidence in school-age children and what it means for managing future public health crises

A recent study in JAMA Network Open sheds light on how school attendance influences the spread of infectious diseases, using COVID-19 as a case study. The study's findings underscore the complexity of school-based transmission and highlight the effectiveness of school-based prevention measures.