University of Washington School of Public Health News

Farm-to-Fork Program Grows New Crop of Healthy Eaters

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:29:00 PST

Jane Rees, a lecturer at the School of Public Health, is quoted in this story about an organic farm seeking to help kids make healthy food choices.

Inhaling Auto Emissions Makes Good Cholesterol Go Bad

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:29:20 PST

Inhaling motor vehicle emissions may transform good, protective cholesterol into bad, artery-clogging cholesterol that increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, says a new study led by Michael Rosenfeld.

Physical Activity Drops Over Time for Breast Cancer Survivors

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:28:20 PST

Most breast cancer survivors do not meet minimum recommendations for physical activity and their activity levels decline significantly after 10 years.

Epidemiologist Preetha Rajaraman ’94 examines why some people are more susceptible to brain cancer than others.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:28:40 PST

Epidemiologist Preetha Rajaraman (MS, Environmental Health, 1997) examines why some people are more susceptible to brain cancer than others.

Bike Sharing Can Mean Safer Biking

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:27:40 PST

Experts and experience from bike sharing programs make clear that bicycling can be a safe mode of transportation, and the presence of a bike sharing program is a boon to the safety of all bicyclists. Professor Frederick Rivara is quoted.

New Book Shapes Environmental Health through Storytelling

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:28:00 PST

“The Return,” a 32-page comic-book created by the UW Center for Ecogenetics and Environmental Health (CEEH) and the Northwest Indian College, seeks to help more young people understand environmental health.

Heroin Overdose Deaths on the Rise in Washington

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:26:40 PST

Heroin overdose deaths are on the rise in Washington, and the most dramatic increase is coming from people under the age of 30, according to the UW's Caleb Banta-Green.

America's 50 Healthiest Counties for Kids

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:27:00 PST

America's 50 Healthiest Counties for Kids, a new set of rankings by U.S. News, highlights counties that are safe and child-friendly. Ali Mokdad, of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted

Race and Geography may Influence Late-Stage Kidney Care

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:27:20 PST

At the end of life, black kidney disease patients are more likely than white patients to continue intensive dialysis instead of choosing hospice care, according to a new study led by Dr. Bernadette Thomas, an epidemiology student.

F.D.A. Vote Is Minor Victory for Troubled Diabetes Drug

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:26:00 PST

A panel of experts voted to loosen restrictions on a controversial diabetes drug. Gerald van Belle, emeritus professor of biostatistics and environmental and occupational health, is quoted.

Experts Warn of Skin Cancer Risk, Urge Sunscreen During Morning Routine

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:26:20 PST

"We have as much, if not more melanoma, which is the worst kind of skin cancer, in the Seattle area," says Margaret Madeleine, research assistant professor of epidemiology.

Bullying Among WA State Youths

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:18:20 PST

Bullying because of perceived sexual orientation is prevalent among school-aged youths.

Genetic Laws Driving Breast Cancer in Black Women, Study Says

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:24:00 PST

One-fifth of African-American women with breast cancer have BRCA gene mutations. Epidemiologist Mary-Claire King took part in the research.

A Walking Revolution Helps Older Adults Get and Stay Active

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:25:00 PST

Researchers from the Schools of Public Health and Nursing learned that poorly lit neighborhoods, lack of public transportation, sidewalks in disrepair, and unmarked or poorly marked intersections prevent people with disabilities from taking advantage of the benefits of walking.

Therapy for Victims of Sexual Violence Shows Promise in Congo

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:25:20 PST

A type of group therapy designed for trauma victims has proved extraordinarily helpful for survivors of sexual violence in Democratic Republic of Congo. Debra Kaysen, adjunct associate professor of global health, is quoted.

Group Therapy Helps Survivors of Sexual Violence

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:25:40 PST

A form of group therapy proved extraordinarily effective in helping women who have been exposed to sexual violence in the Congo.

Cancer Increases Bankruptcy Risk, Even for Insured

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:24:20 PST

Cancer patients are at much greater risk of bankruptcy than people without cancer, according to a large new study led by Scott Ramsey, adjunct professor of health services.

Is Twitter Making us Fat? UW Study Aims to Find Out

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:24:40 PST

Are your tweets directly related to the size of your waistline? That's what researchers at the School of Public Health want to find out. Professor Ali Shojaie is quoted.

Most Police Murders Involve Guns, Study Finds

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:23:40 PST

Only taxi drivers, gas station and liquor store employees are more likely to be murdered on the job. Frederick Rivara, president of the Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research, said research is important for finding ways to reduce gun deaths.

New Food Exploration Community Opening in Mercer Court

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:23:00 PST

Beginning this fall, students interested in food studies will have a new option to explore the many aspects of food, ranging from environmental impact to health to culture to eating. The Food Exploration Community is offered by the College of the Environment and the School of Public Health.