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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.
January highlights include groundbreaking research on structural racism and environmental health, new Impact Institute and sustainability funding awards, and faculty expertise featured in national media coverage and global health initiatives.
A new University of Michigan study reveals that for many Black and Brown Brazilians, difficulty with mobility, memory, vision and hearing is worse amongst those in their 50s than in their 80s.
Michigan Public Health faculty and researchers advance digital health research, examine global school feeding programs, and share expertise on healthcare spending, noise pollution, and the power of public health storytelling.
Today’s influenza vaccines primarily prevent infection in individuals, but new research led by the University of Michigan and the Institut Pasteur suggests that incorporating antibodies generated after infection could lead to more powerful vaccines by also reducing person-to-person transmission.