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February 23, 2021
Certain foods can elicit “addictive-like” eating behaviors, such as intense cravings, loss of control and inability to cut back despite experiencing harmful consequences, says Ashley Gearhardt, associate professor of psychology: “It’s … highly processed foods that are engineered in a way that’s so similar to how we create other addictive substances.”
The New York Times -
February 22, 2021
Research by Lesly Dossett, assistant professor of surgery, found two surgical procedures for breast cancer that yield no meaningful clinical benefit continue to be utilized and have even increased: “This suggests that formal efforts to reduce low-value care through dissemination of guidelines, education of patients or providers, or alignment of incentives will be necessary to achieve full deimplementation.”
Medscape Medical News -
February 22, 2021
Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability, says that while Elon Musk’s $100 million commitment to use carbon capture technology to zap carbon dioxide out of the air is great, he believes the money could be better spent protecting what we already have: “That’s a much bigger job. We could use some money to figure out technological carbon capture, but we’ve got to protect the biological natural carbon capture first.”
Popular Science -
February 22, 2021
In an interview about the ongoing rise of attacks and violence against Asian Americans across the country, Melissa Borja, assistant professor of American culture, discussed her analysis of tweets by politicians that found Donald Trump was the main source, by far, of the rhetoric that stigmatized Asia and Asian Americans, often using racist slurs and epithets to refer to COVID-19.
National Public Radio -
February 19, 2021
The expansion of a Wayne County program that temporarily halts foreclosures for homeowners facing financial difficulties will give businesses and landlords more time to work with tenants to access rental assistance from federal relief funds, says Margaret Dewar, professor emerita of urban planning.
Detroit Free Press -
February 19, 2021
Practicing job interview skills using a virtual simulator could significantly increase the odds that young adults with autism find employment, according to research by Matthew Smith, associate professor of social work, and colleagues. Adults with autism who completed the virtual training program ultimately had better interviewing skills and less anxiety than those who only received traditional services.
Disability Scoop -
February 19, 2021
“I think we can see the light at the end of the tunnel now. … Having vaccinations ramp up as (COVID-19) case counts come down at the same time is the ideal scenario,” said Ryan Malosh, assistant research scientist in epidemiology. But he and Emily Toth Martin, associate professor of epidemiology, caution the danger is not over. It’s also becoming increasingly clear that herd immunity likely will prove elusive, at least in the immediate future, Martin said.
MLive -
February 18, 2021
Ride-sharing services are believed to decrease drunk-driving crashes and deaths but they also are linked to an increase in binge drinking, said Jeffrey McCullough, associate professor of health management and policy: “It’s not that we should stop ride-hailing services. They do create value. But … we should be thinking about other public health risks related to alcohol consumption as transportation technology changes.”
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February 18, 2021
New research shows that reducing sodium intake by any amount can lower blood pressure over the long term. But J. Brian Byrd, assistant professor of internal medicine, says for those looking to lower their blood pressure and cardiovascular disease risk, “one of the messages seems to be that changing the diet for a healthier one will be even more powerful than just reducing salt.”
U.S. News & World Report -
February 18, 2021
“It should just be: What’s great about this person? How can I learn from them? How can I teach them from my perspective, too, what I know? So it should be mutually beneficial,” said Riana Elyse Anderson, assistant professor of health behavior and health education, on developing authentic cross-racial friendships.
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