Epidemiology,Faculty

Supreme Court weighing constitutionality of federal law that bars domestic abusers from possessing guns

Q&A with April Zeoli

The Supreme Court heard arguments last week in US v. Rahimi, a case that involves a constitutional challenge to a federal law that strips gun ownership rights from people under domestic violence protection orders.

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.

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.

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.