A new program developed by Professor Alan Lifson aims to keep Ethiopian HIV patients in treatment by pairing them with fellow HIV-positive peer support workers to help them in managing their illness.
Research
Changing How Wellness Programs Are Sold to Employers
New research by Associate Professor Jean Abraham shows wellness companies are changing the way they market their programs to employers.
A Majority of TV Shows Viewed by Adolescents Depict Alcohol or Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption
A new Project EAT study shows that almost half of the beverages shown in popular television shows viewed by adolescents contained alcohol.
Cycling Saves Lives and Money in Minnesota
A new study by Mark Pereira shows that cycling in Minnesota saves lives and the state hundreds of millions of dollars each year.
Osterholm Co-Leads Third Ebola Team B Report on Vaccine Development
Chemo Can Lead to Kidney Damage in Breast Cancer Patients
A new study from alumna Shuling Li (PhD, ‘13) shows how chemo side-effects could cause kidney damage in elderly breast cancer patients.
A Repeal of the ACA Could Hurt Those Who Need It The Most
Medicare Advantage Patients Use Less Care with Better Outcomes
Kozhimannil Receives Honorable Mention for Gibbs Prize and Highlights Workplace Barriers for Nursing Mothers
A 2016 study by Associate Professor Katy Kozhimannil has received Honorable Mention for the Charles E. Gibbs Leadership Prize, chosen by the editorial board of Women’s Health Issues.
Helping Busy Kids Eat More Fruits and Veggies
Environmental Awareness
Environmental Health student Mary Kosuth is investigating microplastics and whether or not they end up in our food and drinks.