The study by Associate Professor Irina Stepanov shows the levels of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals in Natural American Spirit cigarettes are generally similar to those found in other commercial cigarette brands.
Faculty
New integrated data analysis method to improve cancer cell research and treatments
Assistant Professor Eric Lock is developing a method that will allow researchers to analyze different kinds of cancer and molecular cell data together.
Luepker shares info on daily aspirin use with state in UMN series
Professor Russell Luepker answers questions about risk factors for heart attacks and strokes, the health benefits of daily aspirin use and who should take aspirin daily for prevention.
Smartphone app makes collecting travel and activity data easier than ever
Daynamica was co-developed by Associate Professor Julian Wolfson and captures detailed activity and travel information when people are driving, walking, biking, or using mass transit, such as riding a bus.
Evaluating the effect of “spin” in health care news
Adjunct Associate Professor Gary Schwitzer co-authored the study that showed readers were more likely to believe a treatment is beneficial when news stories were reported with spin.
Method created for estimating chemical exposure when using household cleaning products
The method developed by Assistant Professor Susan Arnold could help protect consumers by revealing product formulations that are hazardous to health over time.
Many young adults value sustainably produced foods, leading to healthier food choices
A Project EAT study co-authored by researcher Nicole Larson shows sustainable diet practices are related to more frequent preparation of meals with vegetables and multiple markers of better diet quality, such as higher intake of fruits and vegetables.
Women Who Declined Medical Care During Hospital Births Report Poor Treatment Overall
The study co-authored by Assistant Professor Rachel Hardeman suggests that women who decline care may be labeled as ‘problem patients’ and stigmatized.
Improving Accuracy and Trust in Health Care Journalism
Adjunct Professor Gary Schwitzer co-authored a JAMA editorial offering insights into the origins of the mistrust — and steps for improving the accuracy and quality — of health journalism.
Risk Factors for Adolescent Binge Eating Vary By Family Socioeconomic Status
A Project EAT study co-authored by Professor Dianne Neumark-Sztainer shows food insecurity and other risk factors are linked to binge eating in adolescents from low socioeconomic groups.
Talking Heated Tobacco Devices with Irina Stepanov
Associate Professor Irina Stepanov talks about heated tobacco products, how the new iQOS device works, and what the potential harms and benefits of iQOS are to public health.
Talking Tick Season with Jon Oliver
Assistant Professor Jon Oliver answers questions about where ticks are most prevalent, what people should do to avoid them, and what people should do if they find a tick on themselves.
