Epidemiology

Building Trust in Public Health

Building Trust in Public Health

Karen Burke

After spending Thanksgiving quarantined due to a suspected case of the measles, one student seriously reconsidered her career path in epidemiology. Read about her experience and how it relates to the issue of trust in public health.

Traci Carson

What Is the Female Athlete Triad?

Traci Carson

As a student-athlete, Michigan Public Health doctoral student Traci Carson developed the Female Athlete Triad—a relationship of menstrual dysfunction, low energy availability (with or without an eating disorder), and decreased bone mineral density that strikes female athletes across high-impact sports. In her own words, Traci explains the Triad and her research into prevention.

Woman sick with the flu

The Flu: What You Need to Know

This flu season is shaping up to be the worst in several years. We've pulled together several resources to help you stay informed and healthy this season.