Research by post-doctoral fellow Kara Whitaker shows that individuals who reported two or more major experiences of discrimination had a 34 percent increased risk of developing diabetes.
Chronic Disease
Improving the Care Experience for Chronically Ill Patients
Research from Assistant Professor Nathan Shippee shows that a person-centered patient care approach, called LifeCourse, significantly improves the experience of the chronically ill compared to usual care within just six months.
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.
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.
Detecting HPV Antibodies Could Help Diagnose Head and Neck Cancers
New App to Help Youth with HIV Keep Up with Medication
Data Could Help Clinics Manage HIV Care
Watching TV and Other Sedentary Behaviors Linked to Increased Belly Fat
Aspirin Could Reduce Cancer Risk in Elderly
Conquering Heart Disease for 30 Years
For 30 years, the School of Public Health has been home to one of the world’s largest and longest running studies about heart health — the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study.
