IN THE NEWS: Detroit Public TV: PFAS in Michigan
John Meeker Interviewed by Detroit Public TV
One Detroit takes a closer look at the man-made chemicals known as PFAS that are threatening Michigan's water supply.
Nutritional Sciences,Faculty
What Oklahoma's $270 Million Settlement with Purdue Pharma Means for the 1,000-Plus Opioid Cases Still Pending
New Contribution from Rebecca Haffajee
This is the biggest state opioid settlement yet, and lawyers and addiction patients' advocates are waiting eagerly to see what precedent it will set.
Furry Friends Help Older Adults Cope with Health Issues, Get Active, Connect with Others
New Research from Cathleen Connell and Mary Janevic
A curled-up cat, a tail-wagging dog, a chirping parakeet or even a serene goldfish may help older adults cope with mental and physical health issues, according to a new national poll. While pets come with benefits, they can also bring concerns, and some people may even put their animals' needs ahead of their own health, the poll finds.
IN THE NEWS: How To Recapture Peace and Quiet In a Noisy World
New Contribution from Rick Neitzel
It is estimated that 30 million Americans are exposed to dangerous noise levels on a regular basis—up 10 million from just a few years ago. Research has shown that being strongly annoyed by noise is associated with increased depression and anxiety, can spike blood pressure, heart rate, and cause stress.
Nearly All Americans Fail to Eat Enough of This Actual Superfood
William Chey Quoted in Vox
When we fret about the deterioration of the American diet, we tend to focus on the excessive amounts of sugar, salt, and calories we’re now eating. What we don’t talk about: an important ingredient that’s gone missing as we’ve been filling our plates with more chicken and cheese. Fiber.
Raising Tobacco Purchase Age to 21 Would Prevent Thousands of Premature Deaths in Michigan
New Research from Holly Jarman and Rafael Meza
Restricting sales of tobacco products to people 21 and older could keep 11,000 Michiganders from starting to smoke, potentially avoiding premature deaths in two-thirds of that population, according to a University of Michigan study.