Air pollution and violence
Breathing dirty air — even for a day — likely causes people to become more aggressive and violent. Researchers believe that exposure to air pollution has immediate effects on the brain and may increase people’s impulsivity.
Study ties harmful body comments in adolescence to substance use in adulthood
Shaming or teasing comments made about a person’s weight, called weight stigma, during adolescence can do life-long damage and lead to future substance use.
Women who declined medical care during hospital births report poor treatment overall
Advocating for yourself or your baby during a hospital birth should be a positive thing, but a recent study shows just the opposite is true for some women, especially black women, who were more likely to feel discriminated against when they had a difference of opinion with a health care provider.
New survey reveals key details on outlook of national public health workforce
A new study found that more than 40% of governmental public health workers are planning on retiring by 2023 or considering leaving their positions within the next year. Who will take their places and how will the workforce change?
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Estimating undiagnosed abnormal heart rhythm cases in older adults
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Study finds suicide rates increasing nationwide
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New testing method helps protect workers — and their skin — from harmful chemicals
by Charlie Plain on November 4, 2019 at 9:24 pm
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Project identifies Minnesota’s uninsured to help them obtain coverage
by Charlie Plain on October 29, 2019 at 2:44 pm
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SPH in the News
Jeff Bender: Missed phone calls, changing stories: How E. coli spread at the San Diego County Fair (The San Diego Union-Tribune – CA)
Jesse Berman: Exposure to air pollution is linked to an increase in violent crime (The Economist)
Janette Dill: A lot of women work in health care. But not at the top. Why is that? (The Wall Street Journal)
David Jacobs: 8 workout products that are actually worth the splurge (Fast Company)
Hannah Neprash: Doctors more likely to prescribe opioids later in the workday (U.S. News & World Report)
Michael Osterholm: Zika: Researchers are learning more about the long-term consequences for children (National Public Radio)
The School of Public Health provides the knowledge health departments, communities, and policymakers need to make the best decisions about population health.
SPH faculty and research are frequently cited in national, international, and local media outlets for their expertise.
Public Health Radio
Toben Nelson: Sunday Liquor Sales and Minnesotans’ Health
Rachel Hardeman: The Role of Race in Health
Wendy Hellerstedt: Tips for Women’s Health
Jonathan Oliver: Protecting Yourself from Lyme Disease
Michael Osterholm: Vaccines Help Prevent the Spread of Disease
DeAnn Lazovich: Avoiding Skin Cancer
