Heroin use and prescription-opiate overdoses are on the rise. Caleb Banta-Green, of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute, and co-authors suggest what patients, family members and doctors should do to save lives.
Scientists are testing the first vaccine against leishmaniasis, a disease that affects 12 million people. “For every death you see, there are at least 10 people who have it,” said Steve Reed of the Infectious Disease Research Institute.
A new study in Nature says breast cancer isn’t really just one disease. It’s more like 10. Chris Li, research professor of epidemiology, says the research could ultimately help scientists better treat breast cancer.
An $8.1 million grant will fund the development of new drugs to treat some of the world’s most dangerous diseases, including Ebola, plague, Japanese encephalitis and other lethal pathogens. Michael Gale Jr., adjunct professor of global health, is principal investigator.
To help resolve this debate, University of Washington researchers conducted an observational study. They wanted to learn how much vitamin D must be circulating in the blood to lower the risk of a major medical event. This category included heart attack, hip fracture, diagnosis of cancer, or death.
Their findings are reported May 1, in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ian de Boer, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, UW School of Public Health.
According to Seattle-King County Public Health, the county is experiencing the worst whooping cough outbreak in 10 years. One hundred cases were reported in the first three months of the year alone. Information on free vaccinations for the uninsured and fact sheets about the disease can be found at the county website.
Autism affects about one in 90 children. Professor James Woods has found biological clues in urine that could lead to early detection of the disease.
A diagnostic laboratory test could identify young children at risk of developing autism. James Woods talks with Crosscut about this research.
Alterations in chromosomes appear to increase with age and have been associated with a greater risk of cancer, two new studies show. One of the research projects was led by scientists Cathy Laurie and Cecelia Laurie of the Department of Biostatistics.
New research questions whether proximity to healthy foods leads to better diets. Adam Drewnowski, director of the Center for Public Health Nutrition, notes that grocery stores with fresh produce are also likely to stock things like chips and cookies.
Dartmouth President Jim Kim has been chosen next president of the World Bank. His selection generated some controversy, but King Holmes, chair of the Global Health Department, says the move was “brilliant.”
An outbreak of pertussis – or whooping cough – has struck Washington State. Is the anti-vaccine movement to blame? Gary Goldbaum, director of the Snohomish Health District, weighs in on this KUOW radio talk show.
The UW recently held a memorial for 69 people who died on the job last year in Washington State. Howard Frumkin, dean of the School of Public Health, says immigrant workers in the field are at particular risk.
An unusual debate is under way in China: should it adopt a British-style or American-style health-care system? Dean Jamison is quoted in this Seattle Times op/ed.
Where people live – including the availability of parks and access to nutritious food – affects the health of their children, according to several new studies. Brian Saelens, author of one of the studies, is quoted.
Study will identify potential impacts to community from Duwamish River cleanup, explains William Daniell.
William Foege has been selected by President Obama to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the White House has announced. Foege, a UW epidemiologist and former head of the CDC, helped lead efforts to eradicate smallpox.
Malaria resistant to treatment with artemisinin, a current standard therapy, has spread from Cambodia to the Thai-Myanmar border, according to studies in The Lancet and the journal Science. The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation says 1.2 million people die from malaria each year.
James Woods talks with KUOW about a potential biomarker for autism.
Washington State leads a new effort to prevent patients from becoming addicted to painkillers. Research by Gary Franklin is cited in this New York Times article.
Heroin deaths are on the rise in the Pacific Northwest. Caleb Banta-Green (HServ) and others are pushing for pharmacies to stock Naxolone, a lifesaving opium antidote that is legal in Washington state but hard to find.
An expert panel of the Institute of Medicine recommends the FDA work with counterparts throughout the world to assure the quality of food and drugs. Andy Stergachis (Epi, GH, HServ) was one of 14 panel members.
Joann Elmore of our Epidemiology department challenges the notion that early cancer detection is always better. In an April 3 editorial for Annals of Internal Medicine, co-authored with Dr. Suzanne Fletcher of Harvard Medical School, she calls for better diagnostic tools and suggests doctors alert women to the phenomenon of overdiagnosis. While some cancers will be fatal without treatment, up to a quarter can be safely observed without intervention, they write.
Many OB/GYNs underestimate their patients’ exposure to toxic chemicals and the risks to their babies – even painting the nursery could be harmful. Sheela Sathyanarayana of our Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit is quoted in a Huffington Post article where she also suggests precautions pregnant women can take.
Doctors should respect parents’ concerns about vaccines, but should also explain the risks of getting a vaccine later than recommended. Douglas Diekema (HServ) is quoted in a Wall Street Journal health blog.
Will Bond (BS, 2012) shares his job success, stemming from his Environmental Health internship at Amazon, with the UW’s The Daily.
Older women living in places with high levels of fine-particle pollution had a much greater risk of first-time stroke, according to a California study. Joel Kaufmann says air pollution is also linked to heart attacks.
The first large-scale U.S.-based study to evaluate the link between an injectable form of progestin-only birth control and breast cancer risk in young women has found that recent use of a year or more doubles the risk. The results of the study, led by breast cancer epidemiologist Christopher I. Li, M.D., Ph.D., of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Research Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Washington, are published online ahead of the April 15 print issue of Cancer Research.
The IOM committee charged with reviewing flawed research at Duke University reported larger problems in using genetic signatures to guide cancer treatment. The committee was chaired by Gilbert Omenn, former SPH Dean, and included Tom Fleming, Health Services Chair Larry Kessler, and Daniela Witten. Articles in Nature and Science have highlighted the report.
Gary Franklin's research on doctor-prescribed painkillers and overdoses cited in article about Washington state's new law limiting opioid prescriptions.
Becky Bartlein (MPH in GH 2010) is one of many health professionals working to ensure a safe supply of drugs around the world. She is research coordinator for the UW Global Medicines Program and was recently profiled on Humanosphere, KPLU’s blog on global health.
Starting April 4, UWTV is airing a segment about DEEDS and MESA air pollution research, featuring Joel Kaufman (DEOHS, Epi) and Julie Fox (DEOHS). The show, UW360, is on the website and airs weekly on Wednesdays at 10 pm and Sundays at 9 pm. It will also air on KOMO-TV Sat., April 28, at 4:30 pm.
A pneumococcal vaccine for children has worked so well it’s also reduced the number of cases in adults. The drug-maker Pfizer now faces a challenge trying to promote widespread use of the vaccine for adults, says Jeffrey Duchin, Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Washington.
Sheela Sathyanarayana talks to King 5 about how mothers can reduce exposure to environmental chemicals.
Research shows death rates drop during recessions and increase during boom times. Health Services professor Stephen Bezruchka says economic downturns lead to a decrease in overeating, smoking and drinking, and road accidents, not to mention less work-related stress.
Findings from studies led by Joel Kaufman can help us understand the health effects from diesel exhaust exposure, such as from the increased coal train traffic in the Pacific Northwest.
Two faculty members were recent guests on KUOW's Weekday show, discussing the Supreme Court review of President Barack Obama's health care act. Sallie Sanford, a law professor who is adjunct faculty in Health Services and Aaron Katz (HServ, GH) who studies health policy, were interviewed. Hear Sanford’s and Katz’s interviews.
A UW documentary, “Timeless Discoveries,” highlights groundbreaking research at the university. Global Health's Pradip Rathod and team members are featured for their work in trying to eliminate malaria, which kills about 1 million people a year.
"It may have worked too well in children to make it necessary in adults. It's quite possible," admits Dr. Jeffrey Duchin, head of the communicable disease epidemiology and immunization section of Seattle and King County Public Health Department. He is also a professor of medicine and epidemiology in the school of public health at the University of Washington.
Department of Health Services Professor Donald Patrick has been selected as the 2012 recipient of the ISPOR Avedis Donabedian Outcomes Research Lifetime Achievement Award for noteworthy contributions to the science of pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research.
“This is the first attempt to quantify the impact of changes in smoking behaviors on lung cancer mortality based on detailed reconstruction of cigarette smoking histories,” said lead author Suresh H. Moolgavkar, M.D., Ph.D., an epidemiologist, biostatistician and mathematical modeler in the Hutchinson Center’s Public Health Sciences Division and Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Washington.
US News & World Report recently released its annual ranking of graduate schools. Schools of Public Health were not re-ranked and remain unchanged from previously, with SPH ranked sixth in the nation. The Department of Biostatistics remains third among statistics departments, and the MHA program remains eighth among healthcare management programs.
Most children and adolescents who bump their heads recover normally. But some have persistent problems, including forgetfulness and fatigue, according to a new study. Frederick Rivara is quoted in The Washington Post, Fox News and Time.
On average, postmenopausal women who took an estrogen-only hormone for five to seven years after a hysterectomy had less risk of breast cancer. But researcher Garnet Anderson (Biostat) says taking a pill shouldn’t be the first approach to preventing the disease.
Teens who saw more alcohol use in the movies were more likely to engage in binge drinking themselves, researchers say. Dimitri Christakis (HServ) comments on a new study of more than 16,000 teens in six European countries.
Local health departments have been hit hard by a drop in funding. Betty Bekemeir (HServ) will study how cutbacks affected four states, from the health of mothers and babies to infectious disease control.
Mid-morning snackers might be among the group that looses less weight, says the senior author of the study, Anne McTiernan, M.D., director of the Prevention Center at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Research Professor of Epidemiology, UW. Mid-morning snackers also reach for more snacks during the day than the women who are more successful at losing weight.
Not all carbohydrates are created equal .... A study led by Drs. Marian Neuhouser, Affiliate Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Johanna Lampe, Research Professor of Epidemiology finds a 'slow carb' diet may reduce heart disease and cancer risk.
A proposal before the Alaska Legislature would give judges flexibility when handing down criminal sentences to people who were born with effects caused by their mother drinking during pregnancy.
Visceral leishmaniasis, called the “parasitic version of HIV/AIDS,” affects 12 million people. The Infectious Disease Research Institute has launched the first clinical trial of a new vaccine in India and Washington state. Steven Reed (GH) led the research effort.
Breast cancers in women in their 40s had a better prognosis if first discovered by mammograms rather than found by doctors or the women themselves. “They have an earlier diagnosis, earlier stage, better prognosis,” said study author Judith Malmgren (Epi).
A new study predicts a major shortage of home-care workers in Washington state in 20 years, thanks to high turnover and a growing senior population. Amy Hagopian (GH, HServ) and co-authors explain the crisis. Their report is also cited in The Seattle Times.
More doctors are asking families who refuse to immunize their children to leave their practices. Douglas Diekema (HServ) is quoted in the Wall Street Journal and USA Today.
Cardiac arrest kills about 300,000 people a year. More than half die within two hours, before they make it to a hospital. Research by Graham Nichol (Biostat) is cited in The Wall Street Journal on what’s being done to improve those outcomes.
Obesity has become the largest health problem in the US, and a new report suggests blood tests for all 9- to 11-year-olds. But Bruce Psaty (Epi, HServ) and Frederick Rivara (Epi) say children could end up on medication regimes that aren’t justified.
One of the world’s poorest communities is getting a makeover, thanks to faculty and students from the Department of Global Health. They’ve built a new park and walkways, and have been working to improve the health of residents in a huge impoverished district north of Lima.
A Yale University lecturer says U.S. agricultural policy has led to a national obesity epidemic. He cites research by Adam Drewnowski (Epi), of the Nutritional Sciences Program, showing that government subsidies cause the least healthy food to be the cheapest.
Wastewater treatment facilities are not designed to remove chemicals found in drugs (including cancer drugs) and personal care products. More testing needs to be done to determine the extent of the problem, says researcher John Kissel (DEOHS).
The Field Research & Consultation Group recently released a new booklet for firefighters: "Prevent MRSA."
John Kissel says that there is not enough testing of waste water treatment facilities to know how much of the chemicals found in drugs and personal care products remain in the water and their effects on human and environmental health.
The federal agency missed a self-imposed deadline to release recommendations for regulation of dioxins. David Eaton (DEOHS), chairman of a National Academies of Sciences’ committee evaluating health risks from dioxin, is quoted.
The government says we should eat less salt. But is it possible to change our diets enough? Research by visiting scholar Matthieu Maillot and Adam Drewnowski (Epi) of the school’s Nutritional Sciences Program shows the new targets are not practical and would require “large deviations” in the kinds of food we eat.
Economic and environmental impacts shouldn’t be the only factors when creating transportation policy. Planners should also consider people’s health and well-being, says Dean Howard Frumkin in a personal guest column.
Nearly twice as many people are dying from malaria than previously thought, according to a new study led by Christopher Murray, director of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. Stories appeared globally, from Agence France-Presse and NPR to The Hindu.
Diabetes risk is greater for those who eat processed meats, according to a study of Native American communities in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. David Siscovick (Epi) was senior author and Amanda Mae Fretts (PhD alum, Epi) led the research team.
PhD Candidate Vanessa Galaviz (DEOHS) just received the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Volunteer Award.
Mount Adams' glaciers have shrunk by nearly half since 1904. Richard Fenske (DEOHS) and Richard Hoskins (Epi) have been involved with the Climate Impacts Group quoted in the article.
In view of the increase in childhood obesity worldwide, parents should monitor what their children are eating. “It’s easy for children to overeat energy-dense foods” such as chocolate bars, warns Professor Adam Drewnowski (Epi). Fresh fruit would make a better snack, he said.
Would proactive outpatient care prevent hospitalization for some people with dementia? Among a group age 65 years or older, incident dementia was significantly associated with increased risk of hospitalization, including for other diseases such as bacterial pneumonia and urinary tract infection. Elizabeth Phelan (HServ) is a coauthor.
A study of heterosexual couples in sub-Saharan Africa finds that the amount of the HIV-1 virus in the blood of an infected partner is the most important risk factor for sexual transmission of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. James Hughes (Biostat) is quoted.
Professor and chair Larry Kessler (HServ) has joined a consumer group asking the FDA to withdraw the Wingspan stent, associated with higher rates of stroke and death.
Heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure and more are all linked to wood smoke pollution, and the Pacific Northwest has more than its share. DEOHS' Mike Yost, who has tracked wood smoke levels in the region, comments.
Assistant professor Daniela Witten (Biostat) is one of Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30: Tomorrow’s Brightest Stars. Watch her explain her work in this Forbes video.
Michael Yost says that biofuel use has advantages, but cautions that biofuel emissions contribute to air pollution in Northwest.
A new report says spending to improve health in developing countries has continued to grow during the recession, although at only half the pace of a decade ago. Chris Murray of IHME, which produced the report, is quoted.
A new HUD study shows that where you live - the characteristics of your neighbors and your neighborhood - plays a role in your health. Adam Drewnowski's obesity research is cited.
PhD student Eyob Mazengia, who is a restaurant inspector for the Seattle and King County Public Health department, is profiled in Seattle Met.
Hoping your kid will be a genius is nothing new. But "playing with simple blocks can teach kids far more than videos, mini-laptops, and products that claim to turn babies into Einsteins," says Health Services' Dimitri Christakis.
Does injectable birth control make women more vulnerable to HIV? Seattle Weekly's Keegan Hamilton talks with researchers Jared Baeten, Connie Celum, and Renee Heffron about their controversial findings.
More than 12,000 WA seniors took part in EnhanceFitness training through Senior Services in 2010. The program was developed by researchers at our Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) and GHRI.
People with type 2 diabetes who also have depression are at higher risk for dementia, according to a new study led by Health Services' Wayne Katon.
Clinical instructor Gerry Pollet (HServ) has been appointed to a state House seat in North Seattle's 46th Legislative District. Pollet is executive director of Heart of America Northwest, a watchdog group for the cleanup of the Hanford nuclear reservation.
Undergraduate Anna Fretheim is an "extraordinary student"
A new study shows that improving medical care for injured workers by using Centers of Occupational Health and Education (COHEs) can significantly reduce lost work time. Researchers Tom Wickizer (HServ) and Gary Franklin (DEOHS & HServ) are mentioned.
New metrics are needed for fish consumption in Washington state to protect public health. Professor Elaine Faustman (DEOHS) and Frank James (HServ), Health Officer for San Juan County Health Department, are interviewed.
The National Conversation on Public Health and Chemical Exposures is an effort to revitalize and rationalize how we manage hazardous industrial and naturally occurring chemicals. Dean Howard Frumkin is interviewed.
Jeffrey Walls (MS student, Exposure Sciences) was awarded the 2011 Future Leader in EHS scholarship.
Investing in occupational health "best practices" improves outcomes for injured workers, study finds. Gary Franklin led the creation of the Centers of Occupational Health and Education.
New findings from Hutch researchers led by Epi's Anne McTiernan suggest that skipping that morning snack can help women dieters lose more weight.
In 2010, 6% of Washington's public school parents opted not to vaccinate their kids. Health Services' Mary Selecky, WA secretary of health, comments.
The USDA Food Desert Locator showed "nutritional wastelands" cropping up all over Seattle. Seattle Magazine interviewed Adam Drewnowski to find out more.
A new study shows that Washington's smoking prevention measures of the past 10 years have saved millions of dollars in hospital visits. Jeff Harris of HPRC comments on the success.
Hilary Zetlen (MPH, Environmental & Occupational Health, 2011), who received a Bonderman Travel Fellowship, is blogging about her year of travel overseas.
PhD student Chad Weldy, an environmental toxicologist, discusses the health effects of diesel exhaust on KGMI in Bellingham.
Seattle-King County Advisory Council on Aging & Disability Services congratulates HPRC on its 25th anniversary and mentions EnhanceFitness, PEARLS, and the healthy Aging Partnership.
Alumna Meagan Yoshimoto-Clark, an industrial hygienist, is featured on Careers Out There.
Tainted food is everywhere, and if you think you're being thoroughly protected, think again. Epi's John Kobayashi and DEOHS lecturer Charles Easterberg are mentioned.
Adolescents with at least one parent in the military have a higher risk of violence, according to a study led by alum Sarah Reed. The study analyzed data from over 10,000 8th, 10th, and 12th graders in Washington public schools. Study findings were presented October 31 at APHA's Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.
A new study shows that children can face a lifetime of problems after suffering head injuries, especially those that involve a brain injury or hemorrhage. Fred Rivara, lead author, is quoted.
Marilyn Roberts and Nancy Simcox are sending environmental sampling kits to Washington state fire station personnel to determine how widespread MRSA bacteria really is.
Back pain sufferers can benefit from both yoga and stretching exercises, reports a new study from Group Health Research Institute. Epi's Karen Sherman, who led the study, and Health Services' Rick Deyo are quoted.
New studies show that getting a seasonal flu shot while pregnant protects newborns from the flu for months after birth and won't cause a miscarriage. Global Health's Kathleen Neuzil is quoted.
The UW School of Public Health welcomes new students with several student profiles. MHA student, Elisabeth Vodicka, is profiled.
The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that kids under two should have minimal "screen time." Dimitri Christakis' research on babies and videos is mentioned.
Washington Fire Chiefs Partner With UW To Protect Firefighters From MRSA
Over 10 years, more than half of women getting annual mammograms will have at least one false positive result. That's one of the findings of a new GHRI study led by Rebecca Hubbard in Biostatistics.
Kudos to Dave Eaton, who has just been elected to the Institute of Medicine, a high honor in health and medicine. Dave is professor in DEOHS and Associate Vice Provost for Research-External Relations in the UW Office of Research. He also directs CEEH, the Center for Ecogenetics and Environmental Health, which he founded in 1995.
Environmental toxicologist David Eaton elected to Institute of Medicine.
How do bad economic times affect our health? Health Services senior lecturer Stephen Bezruchka and others talk about both the negatives and the positives.
Americans love their vitamins: more than half of us take at least one supplement every day. Epi faculty Adam Drewnowski, Liz Kirk, and Alan Kristal talk about simply eating healthy food instead.
Team of researchers receive NORA Innovative Research Award for preventing construction workers’ hearing loss.
The US peanut shortage is expected to raise peanut butter prices 30-40%. Food banks will be hit hard, and there's no great substitute. Epi's Adam Drewnowski weighs in.
Clement Furlong's research may identify individuals exposed to jet engine oil, help oil manufacturers develop less-toxic lubricants.
DEOHS and Global Health professor Marilyn Roberts has found more MRSA--this time on some UW dental students and in their clinics.
Hormonal contraceptives may double the risk of catching or transmitting HIV-1, says a new study by Epi PhD candidate Renee Heffron and colleagues. Global Health's Jared Baeten is quoted.
Connie Celum, professor of Global Health and Medicine and adjunct professor in Epidemiology, has been awarded the 2011 American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association (ASTDA) Achievement Award for her outstanding contributions to science.
How did Seattle get to be a world epicenter for global health? Humanosphere's Tom Paulson interviews Matt Sparke, geographer, author, and the director of the new Global Health undergraduate minor.
The new thriller 'Contagion' "...should not move us to be scared. But it should move us to be concerned," says Ann Marie Kimball, professor of Epidemiology and Health Services.
KUOW asks, "Medicare is facing cuts as Congress tries to balance our national budget, but where does Medicare's money actually go?" Aaron Katz, Principal Lecturer in Health Services and Global Health, is a guest.
Mary Anne Mercer, Sr. Lecturer in Global Health and Health Services, writes about the looming tragedy in Somalia and the lack of action among Western aid organizations.
A new study found white potatoes to be the most affordable source of potassium per serving of any vegetable or fruit. Lead investigator Adam Drewnowski is quoted.
More and more people are deciding they prefer nurse practitioners to doctors, and new research concludes that a nurse's care is just as good, sometimes better. Health Services' Aaron Katz is quoted.
Countries around the world are seeing accelerated trends in lowering maternal mortality and child mortality, but not as quickly as was hoped. IHME's latest research is featured.
In a Seattle Times commentary, Global Health professor Jim LoGerfo and Medicine's David Watkins write about chronic noncommunicable diseases and Seattle's global health community.
Kindergarten vaccination rates are declining in WA, so this year, parents requesting exemptions have to get a note from a medical professional. Health Services professor David Grossman is developing a vaccine toolkit for pediatricians to help parents.
The devastating Texas drought is causing Houston's mayor to consider a smoking ban in city parks. Health Services' Abigail Halperin, Director of the School's Tobacco Studies Program, says the idea has merit on many levels.
The burden of breast and cervical cancer is shifting to younger women in developing countries, according to a new study from the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation.
A new study warns that SpongeBob SquarePants may be too speedy for preschoolers. Health Services'Dimitri Christakis, who studies kids and TV, says it's not SpongeBob himself who's the culprit, but fast-paced or violent shows.
A National Research Council report says that decision making in many fields should start with a Health Impact Assessment: an evaluation of the baseline health of the involved community. Dean Howard Frumkin is quoted.
Researchers at IHME found that bed nets reduced child deaths from malaria by 25%. Global Health's Stephen Lim explains how they knew it was the nets and not one of the many other variables.
Connections with SPH faculty Steve Gloyd and Ahoua Kone inspired a local group, Grandmothers for Race and Class Equality, or GRACE, to raise money for a hazardous medical waste incinerator in Ivory Coast.
A study of a promising device to prevent strokes has been halted -- those who got the stent had more strokes than those who didn't. Health Services chair and professor Larry Kessler talks about FDA approval of the stent.
Japan has long been the world leader in longevity, but that demographic may be changing. IHME's Christopher Murray comments on possible reasons for the drop.
New state efforts to curb rising drug overdose deaths--the most ambitious crackdown in the nation--are causing problems for chronic-pain patients. SPH alum Caleb Banta-Green is quoted.
At the 2011 American Hospital Association Leadership Summit, the The Dick Davidson Quality Milestone Award for Allied Association Leadership was awarded to the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA).
There is no link between immunizations and autism or other serious medical problems, the National Academy of Sciences has concluded. Epidemiology's Jeff Duchin is quoted.
Starting next year, health insurance companies must explain your benefits in plain English. Health Services professor Doug Conrad talks with KUOW's Ruby de Luna about advantages for consumers.
The recent HIV prevention study by Connie Celum and Jared Baeten of SPH's International Clinical Research Center has been included in TIME Books' publication "100 New Scientific Discoveries."
CJ Taylor, 1980 MHA alumna and founder of the Puget Sound affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, passed away August 15. She led efforts to improve access to screening and treatment options for disadvantaged communities, and was a great supporter of the UW School of Public Health.
Sierra Magazine, the official publication of the Sierra Club, has named the University of Washington the top university in the country for its initiatives to operate sustainably and limit its contributions to global warming.
Terrance Kavanagh and David Eaton featured in article on the July Nanotechnology Consortium held at the University of Washington
Soy, long thought to help menopausal women with hot flashes and decreased bone density, may not be helping at all, according to a new study. Epi's Katherine Newton, co-author on the study, is quoted.
Richard Fenske and Michael Yost talk about health impacts of climate change in our region.
Sheela Sathyanarayana says BPA found on receipts a new concern; recommends limiting exposure to BPA used to preserve shelf life of canned foods by eating fresh food or buying BPA-free canned goods.
The FDA's new "My Plate" guidelines call for more fresh foods with potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin D, and calcium. Given these lean economic times, says Epi's Pablo Monsivais, consumers need better dietary guidance.
The mass vaccination clinics that allowed some 25,000 children and adults in Snohomish County to be immunized against swine flu in 2009 have received national recognition.
A new study from China suggests that chewing food longer can help people eat less and lose weight. The School's Adam Drewnowski, director of the Center for Obesity Research, comments on the theory.
Foreign aid has had unintended consequences for health in Africa. Research from the UW's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is cited.
Two SPH faculty are among 24 new members (16 from UW) elected to the WA State Academy of Sciences. Dave Eaton of DEOHS and Global Health's Ken Stuart were honored for their distinguished and continuing scientific achievements.
McDonald's announces Happy Meal menu changes:cut back on the fries, add apple slices. Adam Drewnowski says small improvements like this "can have a broad impact on public health."
Adam Drewnowski joins the NY Times debate: Is there a better way than calorie counts to raise awareness about nutrition, or should the government stop worrying about what people order?
Military deployment can be rough on the kids. A new study led by alum Sarah Reed found them more likely to have suicidal thoughts and feel depressed than kids of civilians.
Global Health professor Connie Celum reports on new findings that a daily pill can prevent transmission of HIV among heterosexual men and women.
New UW study finds that women on hormone-based birth control are more likely to spread the AIDS virus. Global Health's Jared Baeten is quoted.
Millions of jobless Americans are eating less-nutritious fare for one simple reason: quality food tends to cost more and take more time to prepare. Adam Drewnowski is quoted.
Truvada is a welcome addition to the arsenal of HIV prevention strategies; the new big question is who should get to take it? Jared Baeten is quoted.
IHME's innovative GIS mapping tool wins Special Achievements in GIS Award. The tool maps global health indicators and trends across countries and animates the trends over time.
At least 19 restaurant chains (more than 15,000 individual restaurants) are joining the Kids LiveWell Initiative, putting healthy options on their kids' menus. Adam Drewnowski is quoted.
A new IOM report has found that many millions of Americans either don't have access to or can't afford oral health care. Epi's Fred Rivara chaired the committee.
A study led by Jared Baeten shows that the new HIV-prevention drug Truvada inhibits transmission among straight as well as gay couples. NY Times coverage
The BBC looks at the recent IHME report on longevity around the world and wonders why America lags behind countries like Canada and the UK. Ali Mokdad is quoted.
Poverty and lack of education have brought urban levels of HIV to America's heartland, especially the South. IHME's Chris Murray comments on a new study from Rollins SPH.
A study from the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) suggests that as women become better educated, infant and child mortality rates decrease.
The USDA is linking "food deserts" to obesity, but others say that a shortage of healthy food is not the only problem. Research by the Center for Public Health Nutrition is cited.
A new study, led by Daniel Cherkin (Health Services and GHRI), found that massage helped back pain sufferers: they scored significantly better on symptom and function tests and used less medicine.
Fireworks--and injuries from fireworks--are a Fourth of July tradition. Beth Ebel, Epidemiology and Pediatrics, talks about emergency first aid in the case of burns.
Ali Mokdad talks about collecting research data in the new reality of fewer land lines, more cellphones, and advanced social networking.
Alum Caleb Banta-Green talks with NPR about using so-called "sewer epidemiology" to study drug use in Oregon.
A new state law for prescribers who treat chronic pain with opiates has tough consequences for some patients. Jeffery Thompson of Health Services and WA State Medicaid is quoted.
A country's health declines as income disparities grow. Stephen Bezruchka, Lecturer in Health Services, is interviewed.
Environmental exposure expert Sally Liu passed away on June 6
The CDC is urging pregnant women to get vaccinated against whooping cough to protect their newborns. Edgar Marcuse of Epidemiology is quoted.
IHME's Chris Murray talks about the importance of publicizing new evidence-based data--even when it's controversial.
Epidemiology's Beth Ebel comments on National ASK Day.
Party with a Purpose raised $35,000 to help IDRI develop new methods to fight tuberculosis. Global Health's Becky Bartlein comments.
Breathing Uneasy: The Air Pollution Crisis in South Seattle
Behind-the-Scenes at the Controlled Exposure Lab
A new study suggests teens and young adults may be the main drivers of seasonal and pandemic flu. Biostat's Ira Longini comments.
Evan Gallagher examines the role of Omega-3 fatty acids in protecting our cells against potentially damaging chemicals
A new study puts the Puget Sound in the top 5% of communities nationally for air toxics: South Seattle is the worst. Joel Kaufman and Michael Yost are quoted.
Despite state efforts to help establish healthy eating habits, the number of overweight kids continues to climb. Donna Johnson, Health Services, is interviewed.
SPH alum Caleb Banta-Green reports new data on drug overdoses in King County. More coverage from KPLU.
I-TECH's Devika Singh comments on new findings that bisexual and lesbian women are less likely to get Pap tests than straight women.
Lecturer Aaron Katz talks with Ruby de Luna about ACOs, or Accountable Care Organizations, a major building block of health care reform.
How would sprouts become contaminated with E. coli? Blame it on healthy growing conditions, says John Kobayashi.
The Agriculture Department's "My Plate" system replaces the old food pyramid. CPHN's Adam Drewnowski (Epi) comments.
Epidemiology's Ann Marie Kimball comments on Europe's E. coli outbreak, which has now reached the US.
Study led by Marilyn Roberts finds MRSA in fire stations
Matthew Keifer to serve on Institute of Medicine panel
Raising"good" cholesterol didn't protect against heart attacks and strokes in a new study. Epi's Jeffrey Probstfield, co-PI, comments. Additional NY Times coverage.
Hundreds of UW students gathered for a panel discussion entitled, "Can You Save the World?" Stephen Bezruchka and Matt Sparke are quoted.
Precautions to protect children from chemicals are not overkill, according to DEOHS' Sheela Sathyanarayana.
Sheela Sathyanarayana advises parents to reduce their children's exposure to pollutants.
Pacific Northwest Center for Human Health and Ocean Studies is co-organizing the Algae and Human Health Symposium, July 15
Sheela Sathyanarayana leads study, investigates relationship between mother's BPA exposures during pregnancy and infant's neurobehavioral abnormalities
Dr. Edward H. Wagner has been named the 2011 recipient of the William B. Graham Prize for Health Services Research. The prize is the highest distinction that can be achieved by researchers who study how best to provide health care.
Dimitri Christakis comments on video games, ADHD, and the intricacies of children's brains.
Bruce Weir talks about the "probabilities" in genetic tests like the one used to identify Osama bin Laden's remains.
An IHME post-bachelor fellow writes about the uphill battle against non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease and cancer.
Dr. Ed Wagner, Professor of Health Services and founder of Group Health Research Institute, has won the 2011 William B. Graham Prize for Health Services Research, the most prestigious and highly regarded recognition an individual researcher can receive in a career of health services research.
Guest editorial on the importance of continuing to invest in the state's Quitline and other tobacco cessation programs.
In just four years, the Department of Global Health has grown to more than 50 faculty and 350 students.
A new study says white potatoes (served any way except fried) don't displace other vegetables from kids' meals but do offer benefits. Adam Drewnowski is the PI.
The School's 2011 Strategic Planning Process is now under way, and your creativity, energy, and enthusiasm for the School are vital to the process. Please join us!
Listen to the All Hands Meeting: State of the School and Strategic Planning launch podcast.
Two UW Global Health students talk about global health (said to be the movement of the Millennial generation) and Party With A Purpose.
MHA Alumni Day 2011 was Tuesday, May 17 with keynote speaker George Halvorson, Chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente.
First-ever legislation to protect health-care workers who administer chemotherapy drugs. Michael Silverstein quoted.
Antibiotics for livestock may be adding to problem of drug-resistant bacteria, says Charles Easterberg.
Global Health's I-TECH (the International Training and Education Center for Health) has won a $300 million, five-year renewal to continue training health care workers and strengthening health care delivery systems in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean through March 2016.
A team including Anna Wald, Epidemiology, has found people can easily spread genital herpes even when asymptomatic.
Raghu "Rags" Durvasula, a recent graduate of our Certificate Program in Medical Management and UW assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Nephrology, has been appointed director for UW Medical Center Dialysis.
New findings show that years after using estrogen-only therapy, some women have a markedly reduced risk of breast cancer and heart attack. More local coverage here.
New findings could lead to new HIV prevention research strategies. Jared Baeten is PI.
Epi Chair Scott Davis talks about the lessons learned from the nuclear accident at Chernobyl in 1986. (More coverage from USA TODAY.)
Sauk-Suiattle tribal offices will be closed for a week after reports that an employee may have MRSA. Marilyn Roberts' research is referenced.
Symposium on workplace disasters marks 100th anniversary of Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
Michael Yost says data from monitors in Washington state show radiation levels are normal.
The Institute for Public Health Genetics may lose its funding due to UW budget cuts. IPHG students are quoted.
Cancer is joining diseases like AIDS, malaria, and TB as a global health issue. Global Health professor Dean Jamison is quoted.
Ultra-fine particles thrown off by diesel trucks can concentrate in "hot spots" and worsen air quality, says Joel Kaufman.
Catherine Karr says children who are iron-deficient absorb lead more readily.
In a March 20, 2011, guest commentary on HeraldNet (the Everett Daily Herald Web site), Jeffrey Harris, director of the UW Health Promotion Research Center, made the case for increased insurance coverage of tobacco cessation efforts.
Not much attention has been paid to the health of the 32,000 people living within the Duwamish River Superfund Site. Ali Mokdad and Catherine Karr are quoted.
Epi Chair Scott Davis comments on the health risks of radiation being released in Japan. More coverage: KING 5.
Many claim to be pioneers in addiction treatment, but few have left a more important legacy than G. Alan Marlatt, adjunct in Health Services and professor of psychology.
Adam Drewnowski has questions about the research and the results promised by the new appetite suppressant.
Wood Smoke a Leading Health Concern in Tacoma, says study by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and the University of Washington.
UW Nanotoxicology Center to look at nanoscale product safety
Recent studies suggest that smog-filled air kills more people and causes more breathing problems than previously thought. Lianne Sheppard is quoted.
IHME is launching the first-ever public database for global health information.
UW named base for EPA-funded Clean Air Research Center
Students, faculty, and others come together to test their global health IQ.
MPH Alum Zied Mhirsi talks about the uprising in Tunisia.
Many with diabetes in the US and other countries don't get effective treatment. Health insurance plays a role.
UW students who have an interest in global health now have a minor designed for them. The minor was designed to complement students' majors with a deeper foundation in global health study. UW administrators approved the creation of the minor last month due to increasing student interest in the subject.
Michelle Williams: girls with migraines more likely to gain weight as adults
Adam Drewnowski: nutritional sciences can boost health, combat obesity.
Howard Frumkin: Phasing out coal use is smart health policy.
Catherine Karr: homes need clean fuel for heating and cooking.
David Flum on panel of local leaders meeting with HHS Secretary and Governor.
Dr. Douglas Conrad, Professor of Health Services will deliver the School of Public Health Winter Quarter Distinguished Faculty Lecture "A 15-Year Research Program in Health Economics: Impacts of Physician Financial Incentives."
Chris Murray: new study shifts discussion of cardiovascular disease.
Ira Longini applauds a new study showing how flu spreads.
Marilyn Roberts says every surface is covered with bacteria.
After years of hard work, the Global Health Minor has become a reality. G H 101, Introduction to Global Health: Disparities, Determinants, Policies & Outcomes, was offered for the first time this quarter and 200 students enrolled. Photo: Philip Lam
Richard Neitzel studies transit, other noises in life
Sheela Sathyanarayana recommends eco-friendly products to decrease risk of baby developing cancer later in life
Dr. Bonnie M. Duran, Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Indigenous Health Research, will give the 13th Annual William T. Small, Jr. Keynote Lecture at the 32nd Annual Minority Health Conference presented by the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. (webcast showing in HSB rm. F-257, 11am, 2/25/2011)
An interview with Anneclaire De Roos on minimizing exposure to chemicals.
Arizona trauma surgeon Peter Rhee invited to State of the Union address.
President Obama has named Michelle Williams a winner of the 2011 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring. Williams was honored for her commitment to training students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to become public health leaders. More Seattle Times Coverage.
Howard Frumkin spoke on the built environment and health in Clark County.
KING 5 interviews SPH faculty about cancer rates in Seattle.
Scott Davis is interviewed about causes and reducing risk of cancer.
Andy Dannenberg retires from CDC, continues work in improving the built environment
Endowment for UW Libraries in honor of Stanley Pier
Environmental Health Research Experience Program, Deadline Feb. 15
IHME analyzes the death rate in East Texas.
Emmanuella Gakidou is looking at child mortality data in Zambia.
Adam Drewnowski shows federal subsidies support cheap calories.
Howard Frumkin says we aren't prepared to cope with climate-related disease.
Howard Frumkin says the U.S. needs to be better prepared to deal with climate-related disease
The Northwest Center for Public Health Practice has funding available for up to two pilot projects, each at a maximum of $30,000 for 6-12 months. Application deadline: January 21, 2011.
Jonathan Patz spoke at the UW on climate change and health.
Bruce Psaty notes drug companies often don't address safety questions after a drug is approved.
David Flum suggests what to do after bariatric surgery.
Stephen Bezruchka's concern about the effects of inequality is featured.
Paul Yager contributes to a review of Gates' Grand Challenges in Global Health.
Aaron Katz joined a panel on Weekday discussing Medicare.
Bud Nicola is interviewed.
Bud Nicola says e-cigarettes make tobacco enforcement more difficult.
Ali Mokdad says the recession has had a mixed but alarming impact.
The Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) has opened a search for faculty who have strong training in intervention research methods and a research interest in promoting healthy aging
Richard Fenske leads initiative on climate change and global health
Fred Rivara urges parents to buy only safe toys for children.
Another article on Marilyn Roberts finding MRSA in fire stations.
Three SPH alumni -- Dr. Javier Lama, Pedro Goicochea, and Dr. Juan Guarnira-Carranza -- were part of a groundbreaking study showing Truvada, a commonly used HIV/AIDS drug, can reduce the risk of HIV infection in gay men. NEJM Paper || New York Times || NPR || NIH Press Release
Ali Mokdad says a new study affirms that excess weight ups the risk of early death.
More on the report from IHME on global health spending.
Anne McTiernan is featured on the benefits of exercise in reducing cancer risk.
IHME says the economy is affecting the rate of funding for global health.
IHME shows the economic crisis slowing the pace of global health funding.
UW Researcher Wins 2010 Ergonomics Professional of the Year Award
Adam Drewnowski's research on the correlation of Americans' food choices to social class is referenced.
The RWJ-sponsored Health Care Financing and Organization (HCFO) Initiative is featuring a profile of grantee Professor David Grembowski.
The RWJ-sponsored Health Care Financing and Organization (HCFO) Initiative is featuring a profile of grantee Professor Douglas Conrad.
Amy Hagopian is quoted in this article about Nicklesville, the encampment for the homeless.
Adam Drewnowski is quoted in this letter to the editor.
Jeff Harris says Washington's anti-smoking program saves lives and money.
Marilyn Roberts found MRSA in fire stations.
Professor Marilyn Roberts talks to King 5 about firefighters and MRSA exposure
Adam Drewnowski on the cost, nutritional value, and carbon footprint of food.
Protecting us from the dangers of coal ash
Ira Longini weighs in on the lack of commitment to a cholera vaccine.
Lou Garrison explains comparative effectiveness research.
Master's degree student Katie McDonald featured
PNASH program is improving the health and safety of the agricultural community in Washington's Yakima Valley (p. 7)
Aaron Katz interviewed on hospital expansion plans in SE King County.
If you're in Denver for APHA, join Dean Howard Frumkin at a special Alumni Reception on Monday evening from 6:30-8 PM in room 406 of the Colorado Convention Center.
Pradipsinh Rathod receives $1M from Gates Foundation for work on malaria.
Pradipsinh Rathod received a large grant from the Gates Foundation.
Rick Neitzel says the noise level in Manhattan can damage hearing.
Amy Hagopian and Tim Takaro document need for cancer treatment in Basra.
Marilyn Roberts says we need to wash our hands, not our cell phones.
Professor Marilyn Roberts says it's not the phone, but your hands you should worry about.
Four Epidemiology alums—James Kiarie (2001), Carey Farquhar (2001), Dalton Wamalwa (2005), and Grace John-Stewart (2000)—will team up to improve health care in Africa.
Adam Drewnowski comments on who shops where.
Environmental health and safety specialist, one of the "best jobs in America"
David Fleming shows some inequalities in access to health in King County.
Jeff Harris received the American Cancer Society's Stay Well Award.
Michelle Williams found that more sleep may improve the health of pregnant women.
On Friday, November 19 the UW MHA Program will welcome Jeffrey Selberg, MHA, Executive Vice President and COO for the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), as keynote speaker for An Evening for Alumni. The topic for the evening is Bending the Cost Curve: Improving Quality and Outcomes While Containing Costs.
Adam Drewnowski again finds grains, sugars and fats to be cheapest per calorie.
Michelle Williams' study: better sleep patterns might improve pregnant women's health.
New SPH Dean Howard Frumkin speaks on opportunities in health and the built environment on October 14th
Wes Van Voorhis participates in this video.
Bloomberg article on the study by IHME.
Christian Science Monitor article on the study by Emmanuela Gakidou and IHME.
Bloomberg News item on the new study by IHME.
Washington Post article on the study by IHME.
A study by Emmanuela Gakidou found educated women tend to use health services more.
Sara Mackenzie is quoted about her Personal and Public Health course.
Research Professor Gary Franklin says overdoses on prescription medication a public health problem
Professor Matthew Keifer to head National Farm Medicine's new Dairy Workers Institute
The UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics have been awarded the Physician Practice Connections® Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition (PPC-PCMH™) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). The NCQA recognition elevates the seven primary care clinics to an elite status as one of three organizations within the state of Washington to obtain the Medical Home Recognition.
A joint study by University of California researchers and University of Washington's Janice Bell examines the relation between sleep and weight in children.
Another article on Janice Bell's study.
Student Chantal Anderson reports on efforts to help immigrants with AIDS.
Susan Astley is speaking at a conference on Understanding Complex Children, Supporting Complex Families.
Another article on Janice Bell's study of the relationship between sleep and obesity in children.
Another article on Janice Bell's study of sleep in young children.
Janice Bell found that babies are twice as likely to be obese later in childhood if they don't get at least 10 hours of sleep at night.
Janice Bell found children under five have lower risk of obesity with 10 hours of sleep.
Jeff Harris says prevention cuts down on costs as well as disease.
This article reviews the hopeful news in global health reported recently by Chris Murray.
Graham Nichol says cooling would help prevent brain damage after cardiac arrest.
Graham Nichol says more cardiac arrest victims could be saved from brain damage by cooling machines.
Chris Murray says bed nets are working to reduce malaria.
Larry Kessler answers questions about health care reform.
Judy Wasserheit is quoted about medical benefits of circumcision.
Professor Marilyn Roberts' study of MRSA contamination leads to recommendations for firefighter, EMT safety and health
The cost of healthy foods is rising faster than the cost of unhealthy foods.
Webmaster Dylan Wilbanks notes the disconnect between what colleges put on home pages and what visitors want.
Larry Kessler comments on proposed procedures for FDA approval.
Larry Kessler comments on FDA plans to improve regulation of medical devices.
Alumnus Caleb Banta-Green worked with Public Health-Seattle & King County on a survey of drug use.
King Holmes says prevention has not previously received the emphasis it deserves.
Adam Drewnowski urges eating nutrient-rich foods with a high nutrient-to-calorie ratio.
Joann Elmore approves of the OpenNotes project allowing patients access to doctors' notes.
Senior Lecturer Janice Camp quoted in story on worker safeguards in the U.S.
Adam Drewnowski says obesity is an economic issue.
Janice Camp is concerned about exposure to toxins in health care facilities.
More on Emily White's study of fish oil supplements and breast cancer.
Seattle Children's Hospital began "continuous performance improvement," or CPI, ten years ago and has experienced great success.
UW is one of 10 sites chosen for malaria research.
Life Sciences Discovery funds have been diverted to help fill budget gap.
Emily White found that fish oil may guard against breast cancer.
Emily White found that fish oil supplements may guard against breast cancer.
Adam Drewnowski is quoted in an article about food cravings.
Larry Kessler describes the purpose of comparative effectiveness research.
Aaron Katz joins a panel discussing health reform 90 days after the bill was signed.
Mary Biggs and David Siscovick talk about the relationship of obesity and diabetes.
Howard Frumkin named new Dean of Public Health
Adjunct Professor Scott Barnhart does not expect effects of the Gulf spill on humans to be permanent.
Scott Barnhart comments on the Gulf spill's impact on humans.
Scott Barnhart does not expect effects of the Gulf spill on humans to be permanent.
Mary Biggs found a strong relationship between waist circumference and the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Chris Murray thinks spending on global health programs will decrease by 2013.
Bruce Psaty comments on the effectiveness of genome-wide association studies of heart disease.
Susan Heckbert was surprised to find that depressed patients with diabetes maintain self-care.
Clinical Professor Phillip Landrigan spotlighted in CNN special report on environmental exposures
Research by Chris Murray is cited.
Chris Murray talks about the decline in maternal and child mortality.
Endowed lectureship named in honor of tireless public health advocate, Peter Breysse
Chris Murray is quoted on the lack of health services in Afghanistan.
University Week features staff member Rosie Schaffer of our Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences.
Peter Breysse is honored with an endowed lectureship.
Chris Elias to receive SPH Distinguished Alumnus Award.
An article about the School's 2010 Service Award for Community Partners.
Janis Bell found that time spent viewing commercial television in which food advertising was prominent could be linked to obesity in the viewing child.
Emily deRiel and Amy Hagopian write an opinion piece for the Seattle Times.
Chris Murray reports that child mortality rates are declining.
Child mortality is down worldwide.
Connie Celum reports HIV patients who took drug cocktails were far less likely to infect their partners.
Public Health undergrad and All-American Katie Follett makes friends with her chief competitor.
Adam Drewnowski is quoted on the relationship between poverty and obesity.
Adam Drewnowski shows grocery stores are another indicator of the economics of obesity.
Chris Murray found that child mortality is declining.
Chris Murray found that child mortality rates are declining.
Chris Murray found a decline in child mortality rates.
Chris Murray found that child mortality has declined.
Adam Drewnowski shows grocery stores are another indicator of the economics of obesity.
Chris Murray found a decline in child mortality.
Chris Murray found that child mortality has declined more than expected.
Beth Ebel describes the financial cost of not wearing seat belts.
Beth Ebel sees too many kids in the trauma center who say they have helmets at home.
New Study Links ADHD to Pesticide Exposure. Dr. Catherine Karr talks about the science behind the studies and how the pesticides affect children's brains.
Aaron Katz joins a panel discussing the impact of health care reform on Medicare and Medicaid.
Student Research Day 2010
Michelle Williams gives this quarter's DFL.
Environmental and Occupational Health: From Local to Global
Evidence builds for air pollution's link to heart disease, death
Chris Murray says maternal mortality in India has fallen by 60 percent since 1980, despite widespread poverty and minimal health care.
Joel Kaufman reports a link between air pollution and heart disease.
Joel Kaufman reports a link between air pollution and heart disease.
A new study involving researchers from the University of Washington is changing the way doctors advise heart patients.
Adam Drewnowski urges public investment in shopping tips and cooking classes.
This article in the University Week is a brief introduction to how HPRC researchers work with organizations and businesses on workplace health promotion activities.
Adam Drewnowski says the healthiest children are in the wealthiest zip codes.
Where the environment and children's health come together at the UW
Catherine Karr describes the work of the Northwest Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit.
Keith Seinfeld references Adam Drewnowski's research.
A study by Chris Murray is featured.
Susan Astley talks about fetal alcohol syndrome.
Chris Murray reports on changes in adult mortality rates.
Chris Murray reports on changes in adult mortality rates.
Chris Murray reports on changes in adult mortality rates.
Chris Murray reports on changes in adult mortality.
Chris Murray shows that AIDS, smoking, and obesity are reversing positive trends in mortality rates.
Chris Murray's latest study shows worsening mortality rates in many countries.
University Week features our Health Promotion Research Center.
Chris Murray comments on how some governments shift funds between ministries.
Chris Murray corrects a misunderstanding in this letter to the editor.
Pollution levels still concern for marine life in Tacoma's Commencement Bay, says Department of Ecology's Rob Duff (MS, Toxicology, 1993).
Research by Christopher Li suggests the possibility of earlier detection.
Chris Murray is encouraged about the reduced rate of maternal mortality.
Biostat ties with Harvard for top biostatistics program in the country (top two on list are statistics programs).
TIME interviewed Chris Murray about his study showing a drop in the maternal death rate.
John Kobayashi is interviewed on KCTS9 Connects about food safety since the Jack-in-the-Box E-coli outbreak.
Sheela Sathyanarayana, a physician in the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty unit, applauds South Seattle school closure, says the decision protects children's health
WSU Educator Wins First UW-PNASH Outstanding Research Partnership Award
Chris Murray finds reason for optimism in the latest maternal mortality statistics.
Chris Murray led the study about maternal mortality rates.
Catherine Karr, director of the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit, quoted in KING 5 News story on lead exposure and ADHD in children.
Chris Murray says there is reason for optimism regarding maternal death rates.
Chris Murray says that while too many mothers still die worldwide, there is reason for optimism.
Catherine Karr thinks more children should be tested for lead since even low levels can harm children.
When health authorities recommend that people take the stairs at work to get some regular exercise, they probably don't have a workplace like the 22-story UW Tower in mind. Nonetheless, a group of tower inhabitants -- and some HPRC staffers -- have taken to the tower stairs, and not just a few flights, either.
A study by Chris Murray shows many countries cut their own health budgets after getting aid from donors.
A study by Chris Murray shows many countries cut their own health budgets after getting aid from donors.
Sheila Lukehart is quoted about the broad distribution of the specific mutation that gives syphilis antibiotic resistance.
Dave Eaton says an event at the Pacific Science Center featuring UW research is a good way to make the community aware of the research going on at the UW.
Ira Longini is one of the faculty featured in University Week's Newsmakers for being quoted in a Washington Post article about H1N1.
Kathleen Malone found that younger women who also have a genetic mutation that boosts their risk for breast cancer are more likely to get cancer in the opposite breast.
Kathleen Malone says breast cancer in younger women is more likely to recur in the other breast.
Kathleen Malone says breast cancer in younger women with the inherited gene is more likely to recur in the other breast.
Our Field Research and Consultation Group produced an educational video training package for welders to raise awareness of potential exposures to chrome 6.
Donna Johnson is interviewed on KUOW's The Conversation about plans to improve school lunch programs.
Austin Ross was inducted into Modern Healthcare's Hall of Fame.
Clinical Professor Philip Landrigan is quoted in a NY Times article about the National Children's Study.
Seattle BioMed, AttoDx, Inc., and the University of Washington Announce Exclusive Technology License Agreement
Barb Bruemmer notes restaurants may need time to develop lower-calorie items in response to the new law.
Aaron Katz thinks that health reform will be more positive than negative for small business owners.
The Department of Health Services at the University of Washington seeks to fill 3 full-time (100% FTE) faculty positions at the Associate Professor or Professor level, either with tenure or without tenure by reason of funding (WOT). A PhD in Health Economics, Health Services Research, Health Policy, or a related field is required.
Larry Kessler is interviewed about health reform by Ross Reynolds on KUOW's The Conversation.
Roger Rosenblatt thinks health reform will encourage more doctors togo into primary care.
David Flum says using checklists makes surgeries safer.
David Flum supports the use of checklists in the operating room to avoid surgical errors.
David Flum is interviewed by Keith Seinfeld about surgical checklists.
Students in the Food Group @ UW have published the Winter 2010 issue of their newsletter, Food for Thought.
School Webmaster Dylan Wilbanks says blogging is being replaced by shorter posts on Facebook and Twitter.
Ali Mokdad says life expectancy is lower in this country because of a lack of emphasis on preventive care.
David Fleming supports taxing sugar-sweetened beverages to reduce childhood obesity.
Aaron Katz spoke about health care reform on KUOW's Weekday.
Larry Kessler speaks about health care reform on KUOW's The Conversation.
King Holmes receives an award from the Lifelong AIDS Alliance.
Jeff Harris, director of the Health Promotion Research Center, stresses the importance of simple lifestyle changes for chronic disease prevention in Seattle Magazine, March 2010.
Amy Hagopian and colleagues found high rates of childhood leukemia in Basra.
Ira Longini says H1N1 will be around for many years.
Ira Longini defends erring on the side of caution.
Janice Bell and Fred Zimmerman show an association between TV viewing and childhood obesity.
A study in Basra, Iraq found rates of leukemia in children have almost tripled in the last 15 years.
Study author Amy Hagopian found childhood leukemia rates increased in a southern Iraq province over a 15-year period,
Study author Amy Hagopian found childhood leukemia rates more than doubled in a southern Iraq province over a 15-year period.
Amy Hagopian found higher rates of childhood leukemia in an Iraq province over a 15-year period.
Ira Longini is interviewed on the status of the H1N1 flu virus.
Nicholas Kristoff quotes data from an article by Chris Murray.
Chris Murray's study comparing America and Australia on infant mortality and overall life expectancy is referenced.
Larry Kessler supports a review of the approval process for medical devices.
Philip Landrigan comments on recruiting enrollees for the most comprehensive long-term study of the health of children, in which the UW is participating.
Jairam Lingappa found that acyclovir may slow the progression of HIV.
David Fleming, Gary Goldbaum, and others assess the local response to H1N1 flu.
Jairam Lingappa found that the herpes treatment slows the progression of HIV but not its transmission.
Jairam Lingappa says the herpes drug acolovir might slow the progression of HIV.
Connie Celum finds treating herpes doesn't affect spread of AIDS.
Ed Marcuse addresses parents' concerns about vaccinating young children.
Adam Drewnowski joins other experts in suggesting ways to inform customers about what they are eating.
On January 13, Statistics Canada released two reports from its Health Measures Survey demonstrating how much heavier and more out of shape Canadians are now than in 1981. Adam Drewnowski is quoted.
Wylie Burke states the UW policy on medical ghostwriting.
Article quotes Frederick Rivara's co-authored editorial printed alongside the abstinence study, arguing that "no public policy should be based on the results of one study, nor should policymakers selectively use scientific literature to formulate a policy that meets preconceived ideologies."
KPLU's Keith Seinfeld reports on Fred Rivara's study.
Nils Daulaire praised the new attention the U.S. is devoting to maternal and child health.
Alan Kristal found that yoga helps people shed pounds, or at least keeps them from gaining weight.
MSNBC also ran the Reuters story on Mary Anne Rossing's research.
A study led by Mary Anne Rossing found only one in 100 women with symptoms typical of ovarian cancer actually has the disease.
Lucio Costa is the School's Winter Quarter Distinguished Faculty Lecturer.
Susan Heckbert is one of several researchers studying the association between depression and complications of diabetes.
Health Services Professor Jeff Harris co-authored an editorial calling for the Washington State Legislature to approve a bill raising the tobacco tax.
Steve Gloyd is quoted.
Affiliate associate professor Steven Gilbert expresses skepticism about ionic foot baths that claim to remove toxins from the body.
Chris Murray says the health reform debate should focus on prevention and an accurate means of measuring goals to improve health.
Chris Murray compares the the performance of the Australian and US healthcare systems.
Jeff Harris urges using proposed new tobacco tax funds for prevention efforts.
Research by Melissa Schiff is featured.
Columnist Jerry Large highlights Stephen Bezruchka's work in studying the relationship between economic inequality and health inequality.
Ed Walker is extensively quoted.
On Tuesday, November 10, UW Medicine and Northwest Hospital & Medical Center signed documents that would expand an existing program agreement to make Northwest Hospital one of the entities of the UW Medicine health system.
A study by Chris Murray is featured.
Chris Murray is interviewed about why health reform won't make Americans much healthier.
The work of Chris Murray and the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation is mentioned.
Adam Drewnowski is one of the experts interviewed about healthful eating in 2010.
Adam Drewnowski's research is featured.
It's that time again: the School's Alumni Advisory Board is calling for nominations for the 2010 Distinguished Alumni Award. Nomination deadline is February 5, 2010.
Garnet Anderson and Nicole Urban are studying biomarkers as early detectors of ovarian cancer. "We're one step closer..."
Garnet Anderson and Nicole Urban are studying biomarkers as early detectors of ovarian cancer. "We're one step closer..."
Melissa Schiff is quoted.
COPHP student Jonathan Huang promotes protecting the Sound from stormwater runoff.
Melissa Schiff's research is featured.
Melissa Schiff's research is featured.
An article on research by Melissa Schiff.
An article on Melissa Schiff's research.
A study led by Melissa Schiff supports pregnant women keeping airbags activated and using seatbelts.
Research by Melissa Schiff is featured.
Aaron Katz and Patty Murray discuss the struggle to reform the health care system on "Weekday."
King Holmes is mentioned.
Ira Longini thinks seasonal flu is unlikely this year as resistance to H1N1 expands.
Eric Larson supports research on the clinical effectiveness of diagnostic procedures.
Bob Wood supports routine testing for HIV/AIDS.
Bob Wood talks on Weekday about the reality of aging with AIDS.
Adam Drewnowski contributes to the debate on food stamps and the affordability of healthy food.
An interview with Marilyn Roberts.
Ira Longini is quoted.
Readers of SPH E-news learned in November that Dean Wahl has decided to step down in September 2010. If you missed the article, you can read it here.
Steve Gloyd and Senator McDermott say small investments can reap big dividends in global health.
Elizabeth Phelan urges older adults to exercise to reduce their risk of falling.
The University of Washington at Seattle ranks 2nd in the third annual Sierra Club survey of environmentally-conscious schools. The survey involved hundreds of sustainability experts and focused on academics, management and administration practices.
Thomson Reuters ScienceWatch.com ranked the University of Washington #4 overall in their list of most-cited institutions (1999-2009). Publication data from a database of Thomson Reuters-indexed journals representing 4,050 institutions and 22 fields was used to produce the report.
Wylie Burke is quoted.
Staff member Stephen Keating describes working with Habitat for Humanity.
King Holmes makes the case for coordinated prevention strategy.
Matt Keifer confirmed that conditions in a Quadrant home are making its residents ill.
Jeff Harris explains the recommendations of the US Preventive Services Task Force.
Gary Franklin and a colleague wrote an editorial accompanying this study.
Connie Celum's research is featured.
Aaron Katz is quoted.
Ross Prentice comments on disappointing results for cancer prevention strategies.
Barb Bruemmer is quoted.
Alan Kristal was one of the study authors.
Andy Stergachis received the Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award from the WA State Pharmacy Assoc.
Reports on a study by Catherine Karr.
Frank James comments on the change in estimated deaths from H1N1.
Ira Longini comments on the increase in number of deaths related to H1N1 influenza.
Roger Rosenblatt is quoted.
Reports on a study led by Catherine Karr.
A study led by Catherine Karr found that wood fires are a leading cause of infant bronchiolitis.
Anne McTiernan sums up how to avoid increased risk of several cancers due to obesity.
Former MHA student Peter Kithene talks about his efforts to open medical clinics in Kenya.
Lancet Editor Richard Horton urged critical evaluation of global health data in his Gloyd lecture.
Adam Drewnowski is quoted and some of his research featured.
A guest column by David Fleming.
Dean Jamison supports continued Gates and US spending on global health.
Adam Drewnowski's research is cited.
Adam Drewnowski's Affordable Nutrition Index is mentioned.
Anna Wald is interviewed.
This study involved collaborators from the MIRT program.
Nicole Frahm says new AIDS vaccine findings offer a sign of hope for future success.
Lisa Jackson examined the "healthy user effect" on flu mortality data.
Ira Longini suggests alternative to banning young visitors in hospitals.
Ira Longini is quoted.
Jeffrey Jarvik's research is featured.
Adam Drewnowski says the geography of childhood obesity is largely the geography of poverty.
Christopher Li's study is referenced.
Lawrie Robertson is interviewed about the role of research administrators.
A study led by Arthur Peterson shows phone counseling helps teens quit smoking.
One of the studies referenced was by the UW Center for Public Health Nutrition.
White most childhood cancer survivors have healthy babies, Beth Mueller notes risk of preterm deliveries.
Larry Kessler is quoted about the new stimulus funding grant.
Anna Wald is quoted.
Larry Kessler will lead a $4M project to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of cancer diagnostics.
Commenting on Merck's settlement, Bruce Psaty says many deaths from Vioxx could have been avoided.
Chris Murray questions the UN request for $1.5 billion to respond to the H1N1 epidemic.
Aaron Katz is quoted about the co-op option for health reform.
Jeff Harris is quoted.
Aaron Katz participated in the panel discussion.
Jeff Duchin is quoted.
Anna Wald is interviewed about the swine flu vaccine.
Marilyn Roberts' MRSA study is featured.
Marilyn Roberts' MRSA study is featured.
Marilyn Roberts' MRSA study is featured.
A study led by Marilyn Roberts suggests public beaches may be a source of the MRSA superbug.
Marilyn Roberts' MRSA study is featured.
Marilyn Roberts' MRSA study is featured.
Marilyn Roberts reported on her study at the American Society for Microbiology conference.
Ira Longini's study is featured.
Ira Longini's study on immunization is featured.
Larry Kessler responds to the President's health care plan on The Conversation.
Ira Longini's study on immunization is featured.
Ira Longini's study on immunization is featured.
Ira Longini's study on immunization is featured.
Ira Longini's immunization study is featured.
A study led by Ira Longini urges quick, widespread immunization to slow the H1N1 pandemic.
Public health experts are consulted regularly for their take on the health care reform debate.
Christopher Li's research is featured.
Roger Rosenblatt and others react to President Obama's speech on health care reform.
Christopher Li says breast cancer survivors who live healthy are more apt to stay healthy.
Roger Rosenblatt is quoted on the video associated with this article.
Aaron Katz comments on Group Health serving as a model for a patient-governed health system.
Lisa Jackson cautions that "flu" is used for many different conditions, making it difficult to track.
Tom Fleming, who was a member of the panel, is quoted.
In an op-ed piece, Cindy Watts says King County is a model for containing healthcare costs.
Stephen Bezruchka analyzed studies of the impact of recessions on health and drew surprising conclusions.
A number of rating systems are being developed; Adam Drewnowski's focuses on positive nutrition.
Adam Drewnowski is quoted and notes the need for more studies.
Aaron Katz is quoted in this article about Intermountain Healthcare in Utah.
Ann Marie Kimball urges students and faculty to take precautions.
A study by Alan Kristal showed that yoga and mindful eating may help people maintain a healthy weight.
A study by Alan Kristal showed that yoga and mindful eating may help people maintain a healthy weight.
Christopher Li led a study of tamoxifen use for breast cancer.
Ira Longini predicts the H1N1 flu will challenge China's surveillance strategies and health-care system.
Christopher Li led a study on tamoxifen use for breast cancer.
Christopher Li found that long-term use of tamoxifen may increase risk for a rare form of breast cancer.
Christopher Li led a study on tamoxifen use for breast cancer.
Adam Drewnowski says low-calorie sweeteners and reduced-calorie products are help weight control but will not result in automatic weight loss.
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius announced her intent to appoint Helene Gayle, MD, MPH to serve as the Chair of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.
Ira Longini is awaiting data to determine if a single dose of vaccine will protect against swine flu.
Aaron Katz comments on taking the Group Health model national.
Alumnus Chris Elias, CEO of PATH, announced receipt of the $1.5 million Hilton Humanitarian Prize.
Aaron Katz was on The Conversation talking about health reform.
Catherine Karr and alumnus Alex Lu are quoted.
Aaron Katz is quoted.
Aaron Katz is quoted
Cindy Watts is quoted in this editorial on healthcare reform.
Adam Drewnowski was interviewed about nutrient-rich, affordable foods.
Aaron Katz is interviewed on The Conversation about health care reform.
David Siskovick recommends getting Omega-3s through diet rather than supplements.
Scott Barnhart makes the case for medical-care bankruptcy linked to a plan for a new health-care system.
Adam Drewnowski's research is cited.
Results of Steve Hecker's study of bleed-air contamination on 63 flights were inconclusive.
Lisa Jackson and Ira Longini are quoted about swine flu vaccine trials and estimates of infection.
Rich Fenske is quoted on the IOM study he chaired.
An IOM panel chaired by Rich Fenske found Agent Orange may trigger Parkinson's and heart disease.
Cindy Watts is quoted.
Jeff Harris and Jim LoGerfo talk about Nancy Whitelaw's visit to the Health Promotion Research Center.
Lisa Jackson says Group Health will get test vaccine in August.
Tom Burbacher says pregnant women can minimize exposure to mercury with the right flu vaccine.
Jared Baeten is quoted about this study.
Jared Baeten and colleagues weigh in on the issue of circumcision for men at risk of HIV.
An article about Adam Drewnowski's research.
As the U.S. Senate works through health care negotiations, the innovations of Seattle's Group Health Cooperative have become a prototype for political compromise that could lead to a bipartisan deal.
Alan Kristal found that heavy drinking increases the risk for highly aggressive prostate cancer.
Adam Drewnowski helps consumers find the most affordable nutrient-rich foods.
Ulrike Peters won a PECASE award.
Marilyn Roberts says xylitol affects only tooth-decay-causing bacteria, leaving "good" bacteria alone.
The Center for Public Health Nutrition found a big difference in prices in local food chains.
A new study by the Center for Public Health Nutrition found big differences in food prices between chains in Seattle.
Christopher Li confirmed his earlier study.
In a new study, Christopher Li confirmed that migraine sufferers have a lower risk of breast cancer.
The University Week article on Rick Neitzel's research study.
Cindy Watts comments on the latest health reform proposal.
Aaron Katz comments on a proposed network of health insurance plans run by their customers.
An article about Rick Neitzel's research on noisy public transit.
This spring, Professor Doug Conrad, PhD, MHA, MBA, was awarded the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) Filerman Prize for Innovation in Healthcare Management Education. Conrad is a 1972 alum of the UW MHA Program, and has been a member of the faculty since 1977.
The UW MHA Program is proud to report that Working Mother magazine has named alumna Janet Liang as one of their 30 Working Mothers of the Year. This is an annual award given to women who successfully balance their career, motherhood, and self-development with grace and determination. Liang is President of Kaiser Permanente Hawaii. She shares this award with women from various sectors of the workforce, including First Lady, Michelle Obama.
Bill Foege and Steve Gloyd agree global health must maintain focus on the needy in the developing world.
Adam Drewnowski figured out which foods packed the most nutritional punch for the least amount of money.
Marc Stern takes a stand.
More on Rick Neitzel's study.
Research Scientist Rick Neitzel measured noise levels at mass transit sites in New York.
Chris Murray tracks the money spent on global health.
Chris Murray's latest report.
Chris Murray's latest report.
Chris Murray and colleagues track the impact of funding on global health.
Chris Murray and colleagues report on funds spent on global health in the last two decades.
More from Chris Murray and the latest IHME study.
Based on a study led by doctoral student Rick Neitzel.
Fred Rivara talks about shaken baby syndrome.
Adam Drewnowski is quoted.
Aaron Katz and Eric Larson discuss the cost of health care and its impact on health reform on "Weekday."
Adam Drewnowski is quoted.
Dimitri Chistakis' research is cited.
David Fleming discusses the high incidence of TB in King County and the lack of resources to combat it.
Adam Drewnowski and other experts offer 20 ways to begin eating healthier diets.
Steve Gilbert warns about chemicals in recycled tires.
Aaron Katz joins a panel discussion on the state of basic health care in Washington.
Fred Rivara is featured.
More on research by Dimitri Christakis.
Dimitri Christakis reports parents are as distracted as babies by TV, limiting their interaction.
David Fleming and Ann Marie Kimball speak to the importance of vaccination against seasonal flu.
Pete Johnson warns that too much texting may damage teens' thumbs.
Registration is open for the 18th-annual Summer Institute for Public Health Practice. Sponsored by the Northwest Center for Public Health Practice at the University of Washington, the Summer Institute offers short courses on current issues in Public Health Practice.
Bruce Psaty comments on the ongoing importance of the long-running Framington Heart Study.
1993 MHA alumna Janet Liang was named a Working Mother of the Year by Working Mother Magazine.
Research by Connie Celum is featured.
An interview with Ann Marie Kimball after the first swine flu death in Washington.
Focuses on Adam Drewnowski's research.
Tom Wickizer will give the Spring Quarter 2009 Distinguished Faculty Lecture.
Rafael Lozano is quoted.
Ann Marie Kimball's comments on swine flu are summarized.
David Fleming, King Holmes, Ann Marie Kimball participate in a discussion of swine flu.
ExDP MPH Student Jared Keefer explains the personal growth opportunities and his own recommendations for preparing for the practicum. His experience with the Yakima Health District allowed him to create, assemble and implement the initial stages of a strategic Public Health Improvement Plan.
Adam Drewnowski is quoted.
Ira Longini, Betz Halloran, and Chris Murray analyze H1N1 (swine) flu transmission.
Report on a study by Adam Drewnowski.
Ann Marie Kimball is quoted.
Ann Marie Kimball is quoted.
Ira Longini on social distancing and swine flu.
An opinion piece by Amy Hagopian.
Adam Drewnowski says the next Dietary Guidelines should include real food for real people.
Jeff Harris and colleagues make the case for funding tobacco prevention programs in Washington.
Ira Longini discusses social distancing to cut down on disease transmission.
Frederick Rivara talks about shaken baby syndrome and a DVD designed to help parents deal with a crying infant.
Ann Marie Kimball is interviewed about swine flu.
Eric Larson is quoted.
Catherine Karr predicts dramatic increases in the number of Northwesterners likely to be sickened as the planet warms.
EPI doctoral student Andrea Burnett-Hartman is quoted about genetic variants and cancer risk.
The recent conference on Transcending Global Barriers drew participants from around the world.
Bruce Psaty warns of drugmakers' influence over company-funded research and other conflicts.
Adam Drewnowski is quoted.
Chris Murray and Judy Wasserheit are quoted.
Another article on the study led by Mari Kitahata.
Adam Drewnowski's research is referenced.
A study led by Mari Kitahata indicates that earlier treatment for HIV dramatically prolongs survival.
Ali Mokdad found that obesity can shorten lifespans by two to ten years.
Ruth Etzioni is quoted.
Ruth Etzioni is quoted on new studies about the value of prostate cancer screenings.
Article on the study by Judy Wasserheit.
Article on the study by Judy Wasserheit.
Article on the study by Judy Wasserheit.
Article on the study by Judy Wasserheit.
Another article on Judy Wasserheit's study.
Judy Wasserheit and colleagues found that circumcision decreases the rate of HPV and herpes.
Cites an editorial by Alan Kristal.
Annette L. Fitzpatrick found that obesity in middle age increased the risk for dementia -- until age 65.
A study led by Polly Newcomb showed wine does not reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Created in honor of Rick Carlson, JD, the goal of the Rick Carlson Health Policy Fund is to support University of Washington graduate students from the School of Public Health in Health Services or the School of Pharmacy who are interested in health policy.
Fred Rivara says information and strategies help new parents cope with crying infants.
Larry Kessler says there was no statistical basis for the FDA's approval of Menaflex.
Fred Rivara agrees that swimming lessons help protect toddlers from drowning.
Adam Drewnowski says real food is affordable and much healthier than cheap, empty calories.
Joanne Elmore showed radiologists who work in breast imaging overestimate their risk of medical malpractice lawsuits.
Alyson Littman and Emily White participated in a study showing long-term use of some supplements may increase the risk of lung cancer.
Laura Koutsky's research is mentioned.
John Holland urges continuation of ergonomic research.
An overview of Adam Drewnowski's research on the role of social disparities in obesity.
Adam Drewnowski is quoted.
Global warming may worsen health problems caused by air pollution, says Catherine Karr.
The article announces Tom Fleming's Distinguished Faculty Lecture.
Janet Daling and Steve Schwartz participated in this study.
Janet Daling and Steve Schwartz participated in this study.
Barbra Richardson contributed to research showing the promise of a microbicide in preventing HIV.
More on the study of the association between marijuana use and testicular cancer.
Janet Daling and Steve Schwartz found an association between marijuana use and testicular cancer.
Jonathan Gorstein is helping form new partnerships to meet the Third World's nutritional needs.
Joann Elmore is quoted.
Joann Elmore is quoted.
Ross Prentice describes results of WHI followup: drop in hormone therapy led to less breast cancer.
The author of this OpEd quotes Rick Deyo and Donald Patrick from their book, Hope or Hype.
Adam Drewnowski is quoted.
Bill Daniell has been named the next Rohm & Haas Professor of Public Health Sciences.
Joel Kaufman says a recent study proves that controlling air pollution is worth the expense.
Our School has shortened its name to School of Public Health, and our logo has a new look.
Chris Murray is quoted on the difficulty of doing population surveys.
Adam Drewnowski is interviewed about the relationship between obesity and the economy.
King Holmes is mentioned in this article.
Ira Longini helped develop strategies to slow the spread of pandemic flu across the US.
Larry Kessler has joined the School as Chair of our Department of Health Services.
The UW Department of Health Services welcomed Larry Kessler as its new chair in January. He joined us after retiring from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
An interview with Christopher Murray, Director of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
Dimitri Christakis comments on the potential risks of MySpace profiles.
Dimitri Christakis comments on the effort to reduce the risks posed by teens' MySpace profiles.
Frederick Rivara co-authored a report about the inadequate system of health care for tweens and teens.
An article about fundraising for the National Autism Association's Burbacher Study, named for Tom Burbacher. It examines the effects of mercury exposure on the brain.
Barb Bruemmer and Jim Krieger talk about the new menu labeling program for fast food restaurants.
Dimitri Christakis describes the risk of harm to children under age 2 from watching television.
Adam Drewnowski made Fitness Magazine's Fit 50 list for his food ranking system.
MHA alumnus Greg Vigdor says health care reform should include social marketing to address obesity.
Adam Drewnowski is quoted.
Adam Drewnowski says people reach for fats and sweets when they are stressed.
Frederick Rivara says prevention is key to reducing childhood injuries.
The UW reports on Chris Murray's study.
Another article on Chris Murray's study.
Another article on Chris Murray's study.
Another article on Chris Murray's study.
Another article on Chris Murray's study.
Another article on Chris Murray's study.
Chris Murray says some countries may be over-reporting vaccination rates to get more aid.
Tom Burbacher is quoted in this article.
More on the study chaired by Dave Eaton.
Dave Eaton found serious gaps in government plans for determining risks posed by nanomaterials.
Dave Eaton chaired the committee that issued this report.
Beth Ebel was interviewed on KPLU about childhood injuries.
Beth Ebel and Frederick Rivara report on the dramatic increase in injury deaths in the developing world.
Adam Drewnowski is one of the experts consulted for ideas on compliance with government-mandated policy that says disabled passengers who must travel with a personal attendant — including those who are disabled due to obesity.
Laura Koutsky spoke on the pros and cons of Merck's HPV vaccine at Science on Tap.
For the 23rd year, our Health Policy group hosted the Washington Health Legislative Conference.
Michael Silverstein looks forward to a stronger OSHA in the next administration.
Scott Barnhart and Amy Hagopian write about the impact of the debt crisis on the public's health.
Aaron Katz is quoted in an article about hospitals looking at patients' finances.
In an op-ed piece, Adam Drewnowski discusses the dual burden of undernutrition and overweight.
Alumna Loyce Mbewa Ong'udi works with Kenyan villagers to improve their health and well-being.
Bruce Psaty is quoted.
An article about Adam Drewnowski's Distinguished Faculty Lecture.
Another article on Janice Bell's study.
David Siskovic says the new study on statins is important and will be considered carefully by physicians.
University Week reports on Janice Bell's study.
US News & World Report article on Christopher Li's study.
Another article on Janice Bell's study.
The UPI reports on Christopher Li's study.
Another article on Christopher Li's study.
Another article on Christopher Li's study.
Christopher Li shows women who suffer from migraines have a lower risk of breast cancer.
Bruce Psaty is mentioned as a possible candidate to head the FDA.
Bruce Psaty is listed as one of President-elect Obama's health care advisors.
Dimitri Christakis is quoted in this article.
Noel Weiss co-wrote an editorial accompanying this study.
Noel Weiss co-wrote an editorial accompanying this study.
Noel Weiss urges further study of a possible association between rainy weather and autism.
A study led by Anne McTiernan confirms that brisk walking can boost weight loss while trimming dangerous belly fat and overall body fat.
Adam Drewnowski makes the link between poverty and obesity.
Adam Drewnowski makes the link between poverty and obesity.
Janice Bell shows children living in greener areas have lower weight gain.
Janice Bell and colleagues found that kids living among more trees, grass and plants are less likely to gain unhealthy weight than kids living in less green areas.
A study led by Connie Celum found that so far treating herpes does not cut HIV risk.
UW Assistant Professor, Dr. Hector Rodriguez, is the lead author on a recent study with findings that suggest that Hispanic, Native American, and black patients often visit physician practices that are less patient-centered.
Adam Drewnowski's research shows a consistent link between poverty and obesity.
A study led by Hector Rodriguez found racial and ethnic disparities in health care.
Cornelia Ulrich urges cancer survivors to use caution in taking supplements.
Judy Wasserheit is quoted in this article about the importance of global health research and development to our region.
Marilyn Roberts reports bacteria associated with health-care facilities found on West Coast beaches.
Hunter Handsfield recommends annual testing for STDs.
Some SPHCM faculty express concern about seeing global health as an industry.
Anne McTiernan is studying why the obese and inactive may be more susceptible to cancer.
Steve Gilbert says Kinoki Cleansing Detox Pads, which are often applied to the feet and claim to remove toxins from the body, are a scam.
David Shoultz explains the success of SPHCM's Faculty-Staff-Retiree Fund for students.
Alex Reiner studies the role of inflammation in cardiovascular events.
Ken Stuart outlines what he thinks the global health community in Washington needs in order to firmly stake its claim as a world leader.
Our Preparedness Center was awarded $6M by CDC to improve public health communications.
The Pacific Northwest Center for the National Children's Study is part of the largest study ever of child health.
SPHCM received a CDC grant to Improve Communications in Preparedness and Response.
Adam Drewnowski wants to create a simple system to show the nutritional value of foods.
Adam Drewnowski recommends food labeling that reflects a product's entire nutrient package.
Dave Kalman notes that smoking in cars delivers the greatest second- hand smoke exposure to children.
Michelle Williams will study whether a history of migraine is associated with the risk of preeclampsia.
Adam Drewnowski is quoted.
Chris Murray says WHO's new report shows an impressive improvement in their surveillance work.
Dimitri Christakis comments on a recent Pew survey that's reshaping the video game debate.
In the Vytorin debate, Tom Fleming said it's impossible to rule out a connection between Vytorin and cancer-related deaths.
Former MHA student Peter Kithene continues his humanitarian efforts with the help of U2.
Elizabeth Brown says calcium scoring tests may help predict heart disease in high-risk firefighters.
Dimitri Christakis is interviewed.
A study headed by David Thomas shows that a self-exam is probably a waste of time.
Chris Murray comments on a new study showing that life expectancy is declining in parts of rural America.
Eric Larson is quoted on a study about exercise reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Adam Drewnowski notes the impact on health of the high cost of nutritious foods.
Lisa Jackson contributes to the debate about the effectiveness of the flu vaccine in the elderly.
Roger Rosenblatt notes the importance of ensuring that their kids simply get fresh fruit and vegetables in their lunches.
In response to a campuswide invitation for proposals for interdisciplinary global health initiatives and centers, the Department of Global Health received 41 proposals from faculty representing all 17 UW colleges and schools.
Bruce Psaty is quoted in an article questioning whether the diabetes drug Byetta causes pancreatitis.
Bruce Psaty is quoted in an article about Merck's marketing strategy for Vioxx.
Alumnus Caleb Banta-Green reports on the rise of prescription drug abuse among teens.
Ira Longini participated in a study of why there are recurring outbreaks of cholera.
Aaron Katz is quoted in an article about hospitals like Harborview maintaining a balance between serving the poor and staying financially viable.
Jack Thompson has stepped down as director of the Northwest Center for Public Health Practice.
A study led by David Siskovick shows that eating fish may help prevent memory loss and stroke.
Steve Gloyd comments on giving feedback to the Gates Foundation.
A new study finds no link between flu vaccinations and risk of pneumonia in the elderly.
Adam Drewnowski's nutrient profiling system is mentioned in the Lean Plate Club column.
Suresh Moolgavkar testified during a federal court hearing in North Carolina's lawsuit against TVA.
Michael Silverstein questions EPA's attempts to change how it measures risks of asbestos and toxins.
Adam Drewnowski's study showing that obesity rates in Seattle are different depending on where you live is referenced.
SPHCM faculty help NGOs improve public health practices in countries in which they work.
One of the first AIDS research centers in the country, now located in the Department of Global Health, was awarded $16.5 million for the next five years to continue providing a cost-effective infrastructure for HIV/AIDS researchers.
Beti Thompson describes a new approach to cancer prevention for Hispanic farm workers in the Yakima Valley.
Bruce Psaty comments on the controversy surrounding Vytorin, a cholesterol-lowering drug.
Mary Anne Rossing is quoted in an article about over-the-counter analgesics and ovarian cancer.
U.S. venture-capital funding reported steady; Steven Reed quoted.
Michael Silverstein and other public health experts rally to keep EPA from easing asbestos risk rules.
Research led by Michelle Williams finds fiber may reduce the risk of developing preeclampsia.
Bud Nicola warns that funding cuts to public health services pose a real risk to our community.
David Thomas comments on new research about the value of breast self-exams.
Another article on the impact of high food prices.
DEOHS students found contaminants on keyboards in two computer labs on campus.
Adam Drewnowski comments on the difficulty of coping with higher food costs.
DEOHS grad Nadia Moore is one of many planning a career in toxicology.
UW researchers joined public health officials from the Pacific Rim for a video conference on pandemic influenza preparedness.
Charles Easterberg agrees that we need to rid the area of nutria, a large rodent damaging shorelines.
Christopher Murray co-authored a study indicating that the number of war deaths across the globe over the past 50 years is likely three times higher than commonly thought.
Christopher Murray suggests standard ways of tracking war deaths using media, eyewitness and combatant accounts tend to underestimate deaths, particularly in smaller wars.
Laura Koutsky comments on using current vaccines as models for new ones.
Susan Heckbert is on the panel that approved an experimental psoriasis drug despite evidence the drug may cause cancer after long-term use.
Ruth Etzioni comments on a study about the impact of diet on cancer genes.
Adam Drewnowski notes the impact of disparities in income, education, and opportunity.
Clinical Associate Professor of DEOHS Tim Takaro wrote this story for the the Vancouver Sun.
The Department of Global Health is creating programs that bridge across education, research and service.
Global Health requests proposals to develop interdisciplinary initiatives and centers.
Research done in our School is referenced.
Study author Elizabeth Brown says calcium coverage scoring improves prediction of heart attack risk.
Bruce Psaty says the FDA's proposed Sentinal Initiative will take a lot of work.
The Certificate Program in Medical Management is designed for mid-career physicians and other clinical/medical practitioners seeking advanced preparation for management or executive positions in health care.
Amy Hagopian attended the forum and is quoted.
Guest columnist Eric Larson, Clinical Professor of Health Services, writes about looming gaps in health care.
An editorial about the state Pesticide Incident Reporting and Tracking Review Panel.
Studies by Adam Drewnowski are referenced.
Frederick Rivara is a co-author of this study.
Adam Drewnowski is quoted.
Chris Murray's study is mentioned.
Controversy surrounds appointments to the state's Pesticide Incident Reporting and Tracking Review Panel.
Steve Gloyd is quoted in an article about the new CEO of the Gates Foundation.
Adam Drewnowski says rising food prices will affect rates of obesity and diabetes.
Glen Duncan suggests ways to gauge and improve personal health.
Frederick Zimmerman is quoted in an article about the Baby Einstein videos.
Frederick Rivara and a team at Harborview reduce alcohol-related trauma center admissions by 50%.
Adam Drewnowski is quoted in this article on the raw food movement.
A study by Susan Heckbert indicates that the osteoporosis drug Fosamax appears to double a woman's odds of developing atrial fibrillation.
In an op-ed piece, Eric Larson, executive director of Group Health Center for Health Studies and clinical faculty member in Health Services, cites research by Bruce Psaty and Richard Kronmal.
The PI's editorial board writes about current legislation to renew the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Wendy Johnson, clinical assistant professor in Health Services, is quoted.
Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana of the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit answered viewer questions about bisphenol A on ABC World News. The plastic additive has been found in baby bottles.
Life expectancy for many in the US has declined, says study co-author Christopher Murray of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
A Seattle Times editorial mentioning the study by Richard Kronmal and Bruce Psaty.
Richard Kronmal and Bruce Psaty are also quoted in this article.
Anne McTiernan agrees that exercise provides health benefits even without weight loss.
JAMA studies prompt call for "drastic action" to prevent drug companies from misrepresenting data from clinical trials (Richard Kronmal and Bruce Psaty).
Brucy Psaty and Richard Kronmal published a report in JAMA saying Merck minimized the risk of death in studies performed in 2001 on people with Alzheimer's disease.
Caleb Banta-Green, PhD student in Health Services, says the rate of accidental drug overdose deaths in King County increased 56 percent in 2006.
Christopher Carlson served on a panel evaluating vaccine-safety questions for the CDC.
Adam Drewnowski questions Jaren Fogle's strategy for fighting obesity. Fogle is "the Subway guy."
Adam Drewnowski was featured in a recent Seattle PI Newspapers in Education page on health and nutrition.
Research by Dimitri Christakis about the impact of TV viewing on infants and preschoolers is featured.
Another article about the first international board meeting and scientific conferences hosted by Christopher Murray, Professor of Global Health, and the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
Christopher Murray, Professor of Global Health and Director of the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, hosts participants from around the world to improve assessment of global health.
Adam Drewnowski, Professor of Epidemiology and Director of the Center for Public Health Nutrition, disputes a study linking diet sweeteners and weight gain.
Stephen Bezruchka, Senior Lecturer in Health Services, says inequality is killing us in this column that also promotes a PBS documentary series titled, "Unnatural Causes . . . Is Inequality Making Us Sick?"
Richard Fenske, Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, leads the air monitoring effort for the state Department of Health.
Adam Drewnowski and other UW researchers are working to come up with a ranking system that gives higher scores to foods that deliver the most bang for the buck nutritionally.
A new study by SPHCM researchers found that students who receive comprehensive sex edcuation are half as likely to become teen parents as those who receive abstinence-only sex education.
Pamela Kohler, Lisa Manhart, and Bill Lafferty analyzed results of a national survey and found that adolescents receiving comprehensive sex education are half as likely to become pregnant.
David Bonauto, Barbara Silverstein, and Carolyn Whitaker were quoted in this story about the threat to cooks from butter-flavored oils containing diacetyl. Bonauto and Whitaker are DEOHS alumni; Bonauto and Silverstein are auxiliary faculty in the Department.
Richard Gleason is quoted in an article about poison gas escaping from the Pioneer Americas plant and the city's response to the incident.
Adam Drewnowski and the Center for Obesity Research received a $1.5 million grant to study the geographic and economic indicators of obesity.
A new survey says teens, especially those in poor neighborhoods, have too much screen time. Frederick Zimmerman comments on the tough choices parents face.
Research by Elizabeth Halloran and Ira Longini suggests that public health interventions could contain the spread of pandemic flu in cities.
Dr. Dimitri Christakis is quoted in an article on Baby Einstein changing language promoting some baby DVDs.
Dr. Dimitri Christakis is quoted about the growing body of research finding that TV can disrupt sleep for infants and children under age 3.
Nominate a School alumna or alumnus who has a demonstrated record of distinguished service and achievement in public health.
Featuring a seminar and reception with Len Nichols of the New America Foundation and Leo Greenawalt of the Washington State Hospital Association. Alumni, students, and friends of the program attended.
Dr. Adam Drewnowski, Professor and Director of the Nutritional Sciences Program, heads the Nutrient Rich Foods Coalition, a group developing nutrient profiling to help consumers make healthier choices at the grocery store.
In a study co-led by Dr. Dimitri Christakis, Director of the Child Health Institute,it was found that children under age 3 who watch TV are at higher risk of disturbed sleep.
Dr. Alan Kristal, Professor of Epidemiology and Member of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, led this study.
Adam Drewnowski, Professor of Epidemiology and Director of the Nutritional Sciences Program, was quoted in this article.
Viewing violent-oriented television before age 3 is associated with doubling in the risk of attention problems 5 years later says study published in the journal Pediatrics by Dr. Dimitri Christakis and Frederick Zimmerman, PhD.
Peter Kithene, a first year student in the Master of Health Administration program, has been named one of six CNN Heroes. Kithene founded the Mama Maria health clinic, which provides medical care and HIV/AIDS education to the rural village in Kenya where he was raised. View an interview with Peter on the CNN website.
This article is based on research by Dr. Adam Drewnowski, Professor of Epidemiology and Director of the Center for Public Health Nutrition.
Dr. Sheila Lukehart, Professor in the Schools of Medicine and Public Health, urges caution in an article linking early explorers to the first syphilis epidemic.
Dr. David Kalman, Professor and Chair of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, was quoted.
Professor Adam Drewnowski was interviewed on NPR's "On The Media" about his new system for rating food.
Adam Drewnowski, Professor of Epidemiology and Director of the Center for Public Health Nutrition, and others have found that the price of healthy food is climbing faster than inflation while junk food is becoming cheaper.
The UW's Health Promotion Research Center helped develop the EnhanceFitness group exercise program for seniors, which is now used in community-based settings in 22 states to promote healthier aging.
Professor Adam Drewnowski, Director of the Center for Public Health Nutrition, was interviewed for this article.
Recent studies show that many rural families are dependent on high-fat food from convenience stores. Professor Adam Drewnowski is quoted.
The research of Adam Drewnowski, Professor of Epidemiology and Director of the Center for Public Health Nutrition, is featured in this Seattle Times article.
Professor Adam Drewnowski's research is cited in this Mother Jones opinion piece. (December 3, 2007)
Professor of Global Health Christopher Murray's work evaluating the effectiveness of national health systems was profiled in this quarter's Columns, the university's alumni magazine. He discussed his work during last quarter's Distinguished Faculty Lecture, which is available as a podcast or as streaming video.
Adam Drewnowski, Professor of Epidemiology and Director of the Center for Public Health Nutrition, is quoted in this New York Times article about confusing food health claims. (December 1, 2007)