Chemotherapy drugs used to treat cancer in pets can remain on clinic surfaces and on the dogs receiving treatment, potentially exposing veterinary workers and pet owners to hazardous contamination.
Research Brief
New study finds a connection between eating whole-fat dairy products and better heart health
People who consumed greater amounts of whole-fat dairy products were less likely to have early signs of heart disease, according to a new School of Public Health study that challenges long-standing dietary advice to avoid whole-fat dairy products
Culturally tailored sexual health training boosts skills of health students
A groundbreaking new study from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health—the world’s first randomized controlled trial evaluating the effects of training medical, nursing, and midwifery students in Africa in comprehensive sexual health education—could also serve as a model for training health students worldwide
Identifying “imposter participants” in research studies
New School of Public Health study includes recommendations for researchers to detect and protect against imposter participants—people who misrepresent themselves or fake eligibility requirements in order to participate in paid research studies
Faith communities fill gaps in mental health services
Congregations located in rural areas make an impact when they offer mental health care services but many rural congregations may not be well equipped to provide structured mental health support
Public health declarations on racism sparked local media coverage
New research found that such declarations led to a sharp—but temporary—increase in local TV news coverage of racism
Minnesota Public Health Corps increased effectiveness of local public health agencies
Though the program has now ended, School of Public Health study finds that the Minnesota Public Health Corps strengthened local public health agencies while providing real-world work experience to early-career public health professionals
New study underscores importance, effectiveness of federal support for tracking foodborne illnesses
New research analyzed how CDC programs which offer support to states improved their ability to detect, investigate, and combat incidences of foodborne illnesses
University of Minnesota Rural Collective builds bridges between UMN and rural communities
Hospital-based obstetric care declines across US, hitting rural states hardest
Obstetric care access is declining in states across the country. Between 2010 and 2022, seven states had at least a quarter of their hospitals stop providing obstetric services.
