A new School of Public Health study found that sustained community outreach and program promotion by local parks helped slow declines in light physical activity among children.
Epidemiology and Community Health
SPH researcher receives funding to explore how biological rhythms could inform cancer treatment
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
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
Exploring the long-term health impacts of high-quality, affordable public housing
A new research project will link historical census records with health, mortality, and economic data to examine how living in public housing in the 1940s and 1950s influenced health and well-being later in life.
Study identifies key risk factors for dementia before age 65
Researchers found that several common health and lifestyle factors are associated with a higher risk of early-onset dementia, highlighting potential opportunities for prevention earlier in life.
SPH student research highlights growing medical care needs among refugees arriving in Minnesota
New student-led research examines the healthcare needs of newly arrived refugee populations in Minnesota
SPH’s Ellen Demerath receives University of Minnesota President’s Award for Outstanding Service
The prestigious award recognizes leadership in community-engaged research, student mentorship and public service
The current generation of teens is getting less sleep than ever
While teenagers at every age reported less sleep in recent decades, Black and Latino teens are now less likely than white peers to get adequate sleep, and disparities have increased since the mid-2000s
New study to examine how childhood disadvantage and lead exposure shapes dementia risk later in life
SPH researchers seek to uncover a link between early childhood economic status, lead exposure, and dementia risk
Encouraging dieting and weight loss can shape youth body image into adulthood
New SPH study finds that “weight talk”—comments that encourage dieting—from family members and romantic partners declines with age but continues to harm body satisfaction into adulthood
School of Public Health study uncovers new link predicting who will likely develop blood clots
New study uses large-scale blood protein analysis to uncover new clues about why dangerous blood clots form
