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U of M School of Public Health launches new undergraduate public health major

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents recently approved an undergraduate major in public health, a new degree program aimed at meeting the state’s critical need for a skilled, diverse public health workforce.

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Talking holiday mental health with U of M

Mariann Johnson with the Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing shares her tips for holiday mental health and wellbeing.

Research Brief

New study finds dramatic growth in undergraduate public health degree conferrals over the past two decades

Recipients of undergraduate degrees in public health are highly diverse, with more than 80% being women and 55% from communities of color. However, after graduation, only about 10% of degree recipients are currently choosing public sector employment opportunities.

Feature

Breaking medicine’s language barrier

A medical student starts a group to train peers in medical Spanish.

News Release

Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy launches redesigned website

Redesigned website makes it easier for visitors to access timely and important information on emerging infectious disease threats.

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U of M College of Pharmacy receives contract to continue work on contraceptive development

A $6.5 million contract will allow the Chemical Synthesis Facility (CSF) to continue its work on contraceptive development, especially for male contraceptives.

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Talking addiction during the holidays with U of M

Dr. Sheila Specker from the U of M Medical School talks about the impact that the holidays can have on people with addictions, and how to provide support for those who do.

Research Brief

Reducing youth interest in flavored vaping products

The popularity of flavored vaping products among young people has been a growing concern in recent years.

Research Brief

Reduce vaccine hesitancy by focusing on options

New research suggests that offering a choice of vaccines could lead to more people getting vaccinated.

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Researchers find 2.8% of pregnancies were exposed to opioids

Opioid use during pregnancy may lead to adverse long-term infant and child outcomes.

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Talking family caregivers with U of M

November is National Family Caregivers Month and Joseph Gaugler, with the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, answers questions about who family caregivers are, what they do and common challenges they face.

Research Brief

Minor kidney function decline in young adulthood may be detrimental to kidney and cardiovascular health in later life

A new study suggests that though small losses of kidney function in younger adults are often not considered clinically meaningful, clinicians should not discount these factors.

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In Minnesota, fewer white people are vaccinated for COVID-19 than most racial groups — but still less likely to die of COVID-19

New research from the University of Minnesota shows that Black, Hispanic and Asian populations are significantly more likely to die of COVID-19, regardless of their vaccination status at the population level.

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Talking lung cancer awareness with U of M

Dr. Abbie Begnaud is featured for Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

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The transplant patient who got two second chances

University of Minnesota doctors saved George Surratt’s life—twice.

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Talking holiday eating with U of M

Joanne Slavin, Ph.D., RDN, a professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition in the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, answers questions about how you can make the most of your holiday dining experience both at your own kitchen table and out in your community.

News Release

U of M College of Pharmacy receives grant to continue diversifying pharmacy workforce

University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy is one of five U.S. pharmacy schools to be awarded a grant from the McKesson Foundation.

Research Brief

Childhood lead exposure harms cognition later in life

Children who were exposed to lead in their drinking water have worse cognitive functioning more than 50 years later. New research from the University of Minnesota is the first to estimate the long-term consequences of childhood lead exposure using data collected from a nationally representative sample of Americans.

Research Brief

Research shows public health agencies are critically understaffed

Research represents a new estimate of staffing levels needed to ensure U.S. residents receive the minimum level of public health protections.

Expert Alert

Health impacts of daylight saving time

Akinbolaji Akingbola speaks about how sleep health is impacted by “falling back" with Daylight Saving Time.