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November 14, 2017
“Cutting these programs is counterintuitive and flies in the face of good public health data and policy. We need to invest in the scientifically sound ways to help young people make healthy decisions,” said Lauren Ranalli, director of the Adolescent Health Initiative at Michigan Medicine, regarding the end of federal funding for a teen pregnancy prevention program in Nevada.
The Nevada Independent -
November 14, 2017
“Even though the town might say, look, there’s no lead in the water, they then put it into a distribution system. That distribution system goes through many different pipes, across many different joints — that are connected by many different materials — and then it gets to your glass,” said Mark Burns, professor of chemical engineering and biomedical engineering, on the likelihood that older buildings in urban areas use lead somewhere in their plumbing systems.
Popular Science -
November 13, 2017
Research by Daniel Hayes, professor of internal medicine and co-director of the Breast Oncology Program at the Comprehensive Cancer Center, indicates that women treated for early-stage breast cancer still face a substantial risk of recurrence up to 20 years later.
CBS News -
November 13, 2017
Arline Geronimus, professor of health behavior and health education, and research professor at the Institute for Social Research, was interviewed about the effects of racism on people’s health and longevity.
National Public Radio -
November 13, 2017
“They have exhibited a long-term interest in having a large and secure gas supply, and I think this is just perhaps the largest—but by no means the first—step they’ve taken to achieve that,” said Mark Barteau, director of the Energy Institute and professor of chemical engineering and chemistry, on China’s newly announced deal to import natural gas from Alaska.
The Associated Press -
November 12, 2017
Research by Weiyun Chen, associate professor of health and fitness, and colleagues suggests that being happy and hopeful have a greater impact on health than Body Mass Index.
China Daily -
November 12, 2017
Erin Cech, assistant professor of sociology, was quoted in an article about the high proportion of women pursuing STEM careers in Muslim-majority countries.
Slate -
November 12, 2017
The most important risk factors for colorectal cancer are family history, personal history of polyps or cancer, certain diseases such as ulcerative colitis, and not getting screened, said Samantha Hendren, associate professor of surgery: “Lifestyle can also influence risk. However, diet is only one component of lifestyle risk. Not smoking, being normal weight and taking aspirin are all associated with lower colorectal cancer risk.”
Reuters -
November 9, 2017
Comments by J. Alex Halderman, professor of electrical engineering and computer science, and Walter Mebane, professor of political science and statistics, were featured in a story about how paper ballots can protect U.S. elections from foreign invaders.
The Christian Science Monitor -
November 9, 2017
Elena Schiopu, associate professor of rheumatology and internal medicine, was quoted in an article about precautions that pregnant women should take if they have rheumatoid arthritis.
U.S. News & World Report
