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Injury prevention saves lives. Discover how this public health approach tackles issues like overdoses, crashes, and concussions — and why calling them 'accidents' misses the mark. Celebrate National Injury Prevention Day by learning more about these vital strategies.
As the climate warms and landscapes become drier, researchers fear that valley fever could spread across other regions of the U.S.
Eviction filings can lead to long-term housing instability, economic losses and health conditions.
In this article from The Conversation, Michigan Public Health researchers highlight the reality of precarious work and exploitative labor practices for Michigan’s farmworkers. Researchers Lisbeth Iglesias-Ríos and Alexis Handal lead the Michigan Farmworker Project, an academic collaboration with community and state organizations to increase understanding of the social, labor and housing situation of farmworkers in the state.
Celebrated on September 30th, International Podcast Day recognizes the huge impact of podcasts. We put together a list of some of our favorites to give a shout-out and celebrate our public health podcasting community. Maybe you can find a podcast that’s new to you, and add it to your queue!
Nutritional Sciences PhD candidate Astrid Zamora has vivid memories of her Abuela coming home from working in the fields, experiencing intense pain, burning sensations, and trouble breathing. These ailments were the result of long-term exposure to pesticides. Now, an extensive body of research shows that occupational exposure to pesticides is detrimental to human health, including sleep health. Zamora explores two studies she was involved in exploring the links between pesticide exposure and poor sleep health.