SPH Media Alert for the Week of February 6, 2006Tuesday, February 7Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, School of Public Health, was quoted in a Reuters story about the unhealthy methods kids use to lose weight when they are teased about being fat. The story that ran in numerous newspapers across the country. Wednesday, February 8 Leslie Lytle, School of Public Health, was quoted in February’s Minnesota Medicine about fighting childhood obesity. Friday, February 10 Robert Kane, School of Public Health, was quoted in February’s Minnesota Health Care News about nursing home ratings. Sunday, February 12 Michael Osterholm, School of Public Health, was quoted in the New York Times about public response to pandemics. He was also quoted in Sunday’s International Herald Tribune about the immune system’s response to pandemic flu. Russell Luepker, School of Public Health, was quoted in the Grand Forks Herald and the Star Tribune about the Minnesota Heart Survey. Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, School of Public Health, was quoted on BBC News’ Web site about kids who get teased about their weight. |