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
Research
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
Study shows increase in government healthcare workers leaving the public health workforce
Government health workforce departures surged in 2024 and 2025 as a new administration reshaped federal health policy, raising concerns about the nation’s public health capacity as more workers leave government jobs.
People living with Down Syndrome face new health challenges as they age
New evidence report from the School of Public Health lays the foundation for updated clinical guidelines and more person-centered care to help ensure people with Down syndrome can live longer, healthier lives.
U.S. kidney transplant system could be missing opportunity to save more lives and reduce costs
“Too many kidneys that could help patients are going unused,” said Matthew Kaufmann, a School of Public Health researcher and lead author of a new study which recommends policies to make better use of donor kidneys.
SPH Professor Silvia Balbo is part of a global team to study cancer’s greatest challenges
The international research team will spend five years and up to $25 million studying DNA damage linked to cancer to inform improved prevention and treatment.
Federal overhaul of Medicaid prompts new issue brief urging states to monitor coverage, access, and costs
Recent federal changes to Medicaid represent the most significant alteration of the program in more than a decade, and a new issue brief advises states on how they can track the impacts of these changes on their states.
New research study will provide the first rigorous, nationwide evidence on how AI-powered ambient scribes affect health care spending and affordability.
“As the first nationwide study of its kind, this project will help policymakers understand ambient scribes’ impacts on spending and support healthcare delivery organizations in making informed decisions about these tools,” said SPH’s Paige Nong.
New study analyzes student loan debt burden in the public health workforce
Study authors stress the importance of student loan repayment or forgiveness programs to address debt burden and ongoing public health workforce challenges
More teen sleep is linked to less sedentary time
New School of Public Health study tracked sleep and activity patterns of Minnesota high school students through wearable devices
