In the News
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October 6, 2025
“In addition to the overall price tag of hospital care for firearm injury, we found that $684 million of those costs were for patients younger than 18, and these costs grew by over 50% from 2019 to 2021,” said Regina Royan, assistant professor of emergency medicine and neurology, whose research found that treatment for gun injuries cost U.S. hospitals an estimated $7.7 billion between 2016 and 2021.
U.S. News & World Report -
October 3, 2025
Research by Ashley Gearhardt, professor of psychology, and graduate student Lucy Loch shows that 21% of women and 10% of men age 50 to 64 meet the clinical criteria for addiction to ultra-processed foods. “The percentages we see in these data far outpace the percentages of older adults with problematic use of other addictive substances, such as alcohol and tobacco,” Gearhardt said.
Earth.com -
October 3, 2025
People respond to incidents of mass violence in different ways and there isn’t a set timeline in how long trauma responses last, said Justin Heinze, associate professor of health behavior and health equity: “Sometimes it can be days or weeks or even months down the road before people start to really manifest these symptoms.”
Bridge Michigan -
October 3, 2025
“Folks on Medicaid are often working low-wage jobs, evening and nighttime shifts. They don’t have a lot of flexibility to take time off from work to submit their documentation,” said John Ayanian, professor and director of the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, who believes states should proactively work with community organizations and hospitals to communicate work requirements to Medicaid patients and to offer support along the way.
The New York Times -
October 2, 2025
As vape pens become easier for kids to hide and harder for schools to police, a growing number of teens are vaping marijuana — especially flavored products — raising health and addiction concerns. “Flavored vaping solutions offer a discreet mode of cannabis use, with flavors apparently enhancing their appeal,” said Richard Miech, research professor at the Institute for Social Research.
Bridge Detroit -
October 2, 2025
“As a primary care physician, my priority is to ensure that my patients and I use our time together well, and that they leave with the information and next steps they need to understand and manage their health conditions. So, if they want to have another person who can support them in the room or as part of a telehealth visit, I welcome it,” said Jeffrey Kullgren, associate professor of internal medicine and public health.
U.S. News & World Report -
October 2, 2025
“We still have a norm of prosecutorial independence and even-handedness and integrity at the federal level. Political pressure to prosecute enemies or shield friends would not typically be considered cause for removal,” said Nina Mendelson, professor of law, noting that it is not common, however, for presidents to demand that prosecutors carry out certain acts as a condition of employment.
The New York Times -
October 1, 2025
“It adds up to a diminished ability to do what there is broad consensus should be done: protecting and restoring the Great Lakes and the biological and human communities that live in and around them,” said Mike Shriberg, director of the U-M Water Center, regarding funding cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that impact federal employees and programs as well as research and education at U-M and other federal partners.
Detroit Free Press -
October 1, 2025
American adults with bachelor’s degrees make almost 60% more than adults with a high school degree only. “Something that makes me nervous is an anti-college movement that is out there in the public discourse right now. College is still pretty clearly a good option for the large majority of people,” said Walter Ecton, assistant professor of education, noting that many postsecondary institutions also offer associate degrees and shorter-term workforce certifications.
EducationWeek -
October 1, 2025
“We feel seen and connected when we play games like this. No, we aren’t shooting anyone. It’s actually a part of the healing arsenal, and this is where games like this add so much value to human life,” said Kishonna Gray, professor of information, about “Consume Me,” a life simulation video game about a teenage girl juggling school work, household chores, social expectations and the pressures of disordered eating.
The New York Times
