Michigan Public Health News Center

Safe firearm storage toolkit developed by the University of Michigan now available online

A digital toolkit designed to support adherence to Michigan’s newly enacted safe firearm storage law is now available through the University of Michigan.

Research shows far-reaching costs of eviction filings to tenants--regardless of the outcome in court

Research published by Michigan Public Health shows the far-reaching costs of eviction filings for Pennsylvania tenants who had eviction cases filed against them.

Study reveals behavioral and health care utilization changes after receiving workplace genetic testing results

New research from Scott Roberts

University of Michigan Professor Scott Roberts investigates behavioral and health care utilization changes after receiving workplace genetic testing results to determine their ethical and social implications.

Behind Michigan's abundant agricultural economy are farmworkers facing poor living conditions

New research from Lisbeth Iglesias-Rios and Alexis Handal

Researchers from the University of Michigan have found that living conditions for many seasonal and migrant farmworkers across Michigan can be unsafe and unhealthy.

From 'trial and error' to targeted precision: $17.9M grant accelerates U-M mental health research

Study will combine patients’ self-reports with data from mobile apps, wearable devices, genetic samples and clinical records to improve the success of first-time mental health treatment.

Could prolonged exposure to pollution lead to loss of independence in later life?

Traffic pollution emerges as a lead exacerbator for ailments that come with aging

Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to a loss of independence for older adults, according to a University of Michigan study.