A new study by research associate Nicole Larson shows that “grab-and-go” food carts at schools can help rural teenagers eat more breakfast.
Research
Asthma Leading to Job Status Changes for 9/11 First-Responders
Research from Assistant Professor Hyun Kim shows that 9/11 first-responders with asthma have higher rates of disability and premature retirement.
Midwifery Care at Hospitals is Associated with Fewer Medical Interventions
A study co-authored by Associate Professor Katy Kozhimannil found that women who gave birth at hospitals with a larger percentage of midwife-attended births were less likely to have cesarean deliveries and episiotomies.
Rural-Urban Differences Should Be Considered in Medicare Quality of Care Scores
A study from Associate Professor Carrie Henning-Smith shows that patient quality of care scores are often lower in rural than in urban areas for unknown reasons.
Care Guides Improve Quality of Life for Patients with Serious Illness Close to Death
Research from Associate Professor Tetyana Shippee demonstrates the effectiveness of using lay care guides to provide emotional support to patients, answer their questions, and coordinate care with the medical team.
Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Death Risk in New York City
Research from Associate Professor Ryan Demmer shows that NYC is doing better than the rest of country in reducing cardiovascular disease-related deaths.
Teasing Shown in TV Shows Likely Harmful to Teen Self-Image
A new Project EAT study suggests that the teasing teens see on their favorite shows is harming how they feel about their bodies.
CIDRAP to Develop R&D Roadmaps for Three Deadly Diseases
Regents Professor Michael Osterholm and CIDRAP are working with the WHO to develope R&D roadmaps targeting Ebola/Marburg, Nipah, and Lassa viruses.
Project EAT Study Shows It’s Never Too Late to Benefit from Family Meals
A Project EAT study found that young adults who didn’t eat regular family meals as adolescents can still benefit from the practice by incorporating it as parents.
Breast Milk from Obese Mothers Contains Protein Associated with Risk of Chronic Diseases
Post-doctoral fellow Kara Whitaker found that breast milk from obese mothers contained elevated levels of C-reactive protein, which is linked to heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Minnesota Researchers to Study Non-drug Treatments for Back Pain
Professor John Connett is a researcher on a new $14 million study examining non-drug approaches to prevent chronic low back pain.
Yoga May Help Prevent Weight Gain Over Time
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.
