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The University of Michigan School of Public Health has been ranked #4 in the U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Health Schools. The School of Public Health also ranks among the top schools in specialty rankings issued by U.S. News.
University of Michigan’s Carina Gronlund investigates how Detroit’s neighborhoods, weather and housing shape health risks. Her research connects extreme heat, pollen and poor housing to sleep, cognitive health and disease—advancing environmental justice, public health, and community resilience amid shifting climate conditions.
February highlights include faculty expertise on AI-driven cancer research, youth violence prevention, farmworker housing policy, epigenetics and ultra-processed foods, and a new state advisory appointment.
New U-M research reveals older adults with high cumulative lead exposure face nearly triple the Alzheimer's risk. The study suggests reducing population lead levels could prevent thousands of dementia cases annually.
Long-term exposure to higher residential air pollution levels is associated with faster declines in physical function and reduced chances of recovery, according to a new U-M study. The research suggests cleaner air may allow people to stay stronger and more independent as they age.