Environmental Health Sciences,Faculty

Gut reaction: Low levels of manganese can aggravate IBD

Researchers at the University of Michigan have delved deeper into the relationship between manganese deficiency and inflammatory bowel disease and found that low levels of the micronutrient can exacerbate intestinal injury and inflammation.

MI-Healthy City Tool helps communities promote health equity across Michigan

The MI-Healthy City Tool, developed by researchers at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, is a comprehensive dashboard analyzing health equity in Michigan's largest cities to inform policy and community action.

Enrique Neblett appointed director of the Detroit URC

U-M Social Work and Public Health professor Katrina Ellis appointed associate director

Neblett, a professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, begins his appointment as director of the Detroit Community-Academic Urban Research Center on September 1.

Rogel Cancer Center names Baladandayuthapani as associate director for quantitative data sciences

Baladandayuthapani will facilitate cancer research efforts using biostatistics, bioinformatics, computational biology and other advanced data science approaches.

As election approaches, national poll shows which health topics concern older adults most

New research from John Ayanian and Jeffrey Kullgren

All types of health care costs, and financial scams, rise to the top

ALS diagnosis and survival linked to metals in blood, urine

New research from Kelly Bakulski

New research from the University of Michigan indicates that people with higher levels of metals found in their blood and urine may be more likely to be diagnosed with — and die from — amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.