SPH in the News for the Week of Oct. 15

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Monday, Oct. 15, 2007

• Robert Town was quoted in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about having hospitals disclose their prices.
• Dianne Neumark-Sztainer was quoted in an Associated Press story about her research which found that destructive eating behaviors are prevalent among overweight teens as well as their too-thin peers, and that body attitudes can play a big role in future weight problems. A similar article appeared on the Pioneer Press Web site.
• Ian Greaves was interviewed in a KARE 11 news story about a recent study that found lead in American-made lipstick.
• Rosalie Kane was quoted in the Chicago Tribune about a new type of long-term care facility for elderly persons. The article originally appeared in the Boston Globe.

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007

• Shira Feldman was quoted in a New York Times article about her research which found that children who ate meals with their families, even in front of the TV, consumed healthier foods than their peers who dined alone. Feldman will be on WCCO-radio today at 4:10 talking with Don Shelby about her research. Dianne Neumark-Sztainer was referenced in a Star Tribune article about the same study.
  

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007

• Dianne Neumark-Sztainer was quoted in a New York Times online article which discussed her research which found that many teens are interested in participating in family meals.
• Michael Osterholm was interviewed on WCCO-radio this morning about drug-resistant bacterial infections. Osterholm will appear on KARE 11 at 5 p.m. and on NBC Nightly News at 5:30, speaking about the risk of the infection and how community members can protect themselves.

Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007

• Roger Feldman was interviewed by FOX 9 news about a recent Consumer Reports article which listed the 10 most frequently overused medical tests and treatments. The segment aired on last night’s 10 p.m. news broadcast.
• Dianne Neumark-Sztainer was quoted in The Californian about her research which found that destructive eating behaviors are prevalent among overweight teens as well as their too-thin peers, and that body attitudes can play a big role in future weight problems. The article was originally published by the Associated Press.