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SPH researchers will test a new solution to break down “forever chemicals”
The innovative technology uses thousands of small metal balls to grind biosolids, creating forces that destroy PFAS while preserving the potential for agricultural reuse.
U.S. drug overdose deaths fell nearly 30% since 2022, but significant disparities remain
New School of Public Health analysis found that overdose deaths declined in recent years across most drug types, while communities of color and people with a high school education or less continued to bear a disproportionate burden.
New dashboard helps families and communities understand measles risk in Minnesota
The new Midwest EpiView dashboard shows measles vaccination rates and historical case data in an accessible format, identifying areas of low coverage
Hands-on conservation: MnTAP interns help Minnesota organizations waste less and save more
MnTAP’s intern program pairs students with Minnesota businesses and organizations to develop practical solutions that reduce waste, conserve resources, and lower costs—all while giving future professionals valuable hands-on experience.
From high school to graduate school: SPH mentorship program inspires the next generation of biostatisticians and data scientists
A hands-on mentoring program that pairs high school students with biostatistics graduate students creates learning opportunities for both groups
SPH graduate begins prestigious CDC fellowship in public health communications
Cate Reilly will join the Public Health Fellowship Program, where she will support respiratory disease communications
Most governmental public health workers don’t have a public health degree
Only 22% of governmental public health workers hold a public health degree, but younger members of the public health workforce are more likely to have formal public health training.
Some people eat frozen vegetables without cooking them, potentially increasing food safety risks
Study finds nearly one in six consumers eat frozen vegetables without cooking them first, with leafy greens most commonly consumed raw
Less nicotine, fewer cigarettes: New study finds smokers are unlikely to smoke more when switching to low-nicotine cigarettes.
Researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the University of Minnesota School of Public Health found little evidence that smokers compensate for less nicotine by smoking more cigarettes or inhaling more deeply, debunking long-held myths.
Nearly one-third of adults receiving publicly funded long-term care report unmet needs
A new School of Public Health study finds that people with unmet long-term care needs experience lower quality of life and less community engagement.
SPH awards six Behavioral Health Seed Grants to support innovative research and policy solutions
The funded projects focus on topics including youth mental health, rural access to care, firearm violence prevention, and treatment for people experiencing homelessness.
