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Food allergies are common, and can be life-threatening. When introducing new foods to infants, many believed that delaying the exposure of certain foods may protect infants from allergic reactions, but more recent research points to the opposite.
Malaria, one of the world's oldest diseases, remains a significant public health problem worldwide. A group of University of Michigan School of Public Health students recently developed a digital tool to make existing data on the disease more accessible.
A health behavior change researcher outlines five practical steps that can help anyone create effective communications for behavior change and improving public health.
Last October, 50 Detroit community residents, faculty, staff and students from Michigan Public Health explored southwest Detroit and how public policies influence access to clean air and health inequities for Detroit residents.
In this article first published on The Conversation, associate professors of Epidemiology, Emily Martin and Marisa Eisenberg, discuss how face masks remain an effective tool for controlling respiratory viruses like COVID-19, the flu, and RSV.
Every day, people are exposed to toxins. This article outlines the history of these toxic environmental exposures in the state of Michigan and what researchers from the University of Michigan are doing to address the situation.
When people think of eugenics, what most often comes to mind is Hitler’s persecution of Jews during World War II, but the American eugenics movement began significantly before and a doctor in Michigan played a significant role. Understanding the history of eugenics in the United States is important, and can help us be more vigilant in ensuring that a similar movement does not start in the future.
Health Management and Policy faculty member April Zeoli co-authors this article published in The Conversation, discussing a recent ruling where a judge in the Western District of Texas struck down the federal law that prohibits access to guns for people subject to domestic violence protection orders.
The University of Michigan School of Public Health proudly celebrates National Distance Learning Week from November 7 - 11, 2022. During National Distance Learning Week we recognize the students, faculty, and staff who are pursuing public health in our flexible learning degrees and programs.
Have you gotten used to learning online? Are Michigan Public Health MOOCs your go-to to learn new skills? Then it might be time to consider pursuing a Master of Public Health degree online. Get advice on how to know when you're ready to level up from an online course to a full degree program.