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Epigenetics, the study of how environmental and behavioral factors modify gene expression, helps explain how what we eat influences our health.
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.
Nearly a third of registered nurses and advanced practice nurses in Michigan carry sizable student loan debt that is influencing their decision to leave the profession, according to a new study from the University of Michigan.
Michigan Public Health faculty rank among the world’s most cited researchers, demonstrating leadership in biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, policy, and nutrition. With 58 faculty in the global top 2%, Michigan excels in innovation, research impact, and public health education across six interdisciplinary departments.
New recently announced federal dietary guidelines are a sharp departure from previous such guidelines, including a specific focus on processed foods, an emphasis on red meat and full-fat dairy, and a softening of guidance about alcohol.
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.