New research from Professor Dianne Neumark-Sztainer reveals that young adults who practice yoga may experience less weight gain over time than those who do not.
Epidemiology and Community Health
Understanding Obesity — Starting with a Baby’s First Meal
Rosser Leading First Treatment Study of Gay and Bisexual Men with Prostate Cancer
Professor Simon Rosser has received a $3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to conduct the first rehabilitation program to help gay and bisexual men overcome health challenges resulting from prostate cancer treatment.
In-school, Family-based Counseling Could Help Curb Behavior Problems Among Kids
Research from Sonya Brady links behavior problems in children with caregiver stress and suggests they could both be helped through in-school, family-based mental health services.
School of Public Health Launches Sexual Health Minor
The new minor will allow graduate students to learn and apply public health strategies to address a broad array of sexual health challenges and to build community sexual health.
Cyclists Have Fewer Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk Factors
Research from student Aaron Berger and Professor Mark Pereira shows that just a few cycling trips a week can lower a rider’s risk of developing chronic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes.
Study Confirms Link Between Height and Venous Thromboembolism
PhD student Nick Roetker completed a genetics-based study confirming that taller height is related to increased risk of venous thromboembolisms.
SPH Students Take Top Honors at ASPHN Annual Meeting Poster Competition
SPH students Rebecca Leighton and Samantha Mosbrucker placed first and second in the research poster competition held during the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists annual meeting in Minneapolis on June 13.
Use of High-Dose Vitamin D Supplements Increasing Among Americans
PhD student Mary Rooney published a study showing that the number of U.S. adults taking daily vitamin D supplements above the recommended levels has increased dramatically since 1999.
Low Education Levels Increase Chances of Developing Cardiovascular Disease
Research from MPH student Yasuhiko Kubota shows that the less education people have, the greater their chances of developing cardiovascular disease.
Students Create PSAs to Promote Breastfeeding
School of Public Health students create PSAs with the Minnesota Department of Health to promote breastfeeding.
Later School Start Times Better for Adolescent Development
A study by PhD student Aaron Berger and Associate Professor Rachel Widome confirms that later school day start times are associated with improved mental and behavioral health for adolescents.
