Season Seven

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Loneliness is a public health issue: Let's tackle it together

Discover the surprising impacts of loneliness on our physical and cognitive health. Lindsay Kobayashi, a social epidemiologist at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, discusses what’s happening in research and policy that can help combat the loneliness epidemic.

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Hidden dangers: The cancer risks of environmental injustice

Explore how environmental and chemical exposures contribute to cancer disparities across different demographic groups. Justin Colacino, associate professor of Environmental Health Sciences, unpacks the intersection of pollution, diet, and chronic diseases like cancer.