How dogs help us lead longer, healthier lives
Mary Janevic quoted in the Wall Street Journal
Research shows that canine companions can help with stress, allergies and even cardiovascular disease, in part by giving us a reason to focus on the future.
Biostatistics,Faculty Results
Domestic violence protective orders are effective in reducing homicides, study finds
Domestic violence protective orders are associated with reductions in intimate partner homicides, and therefore serve as a critical tool for protecting victims and survivors, according to a federal policy review led by researchers at the University of Michigan.
Michigan Public Health launches new speaker series, The Exchange: Critical Conversations with Michigan Public Health
The University of Michigan Public Health School of Public Health launched the inaugural event of its new speaker series, The Exchange: Critical Conversations with Michigan Public Health, on Nov. 8. The theme of the event, “The Future of Healthy Cities,” aligns with a core topic from the school's research initiative, Public Health IDEAS for Creating Health and Equitable Cities.
Community-based collaboration to monitor and reduce air pollution caused by truck traffic
Michigan Public Health researchers are supporting a new project aimed at tracking air pollution caused by truck traffic in Detroit neighborhoods.
New COVID-19 vaccine a good value for US, University of Michigan team finds
Economic model created for CDC shows that in older adults promoting updated vaccination will save the US money, while in other adults it should be reasonably cost effective.
Michigan Public Health recruits 19 new tenure-track faculty
Michigan Public Health has recruited 19 new tenure-track faculty over the last year, marking the largest addition of faculty in the school’s history.