University of Washington School of Public Health News

Eating Peppers May Lower Risk of Parkinson's

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:17:40 PST

Eating peppers and other foods that contain nicotine may lower the risk of Parkinson's disease.

Air Pollution Linked to Hardening of Arteries

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:14:00 PST

Long-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to heart attacks and strokes by speeding up atherosclerosis.

Walking Speed and Early Death in Kidney Disease Patients

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:09:40 PST

Patients with chronic kidney disease who had slower walking speeds had a greater risk of death, according to a study by Baback Roshanravan and colleagues.

Walkable Neighborhoods May Not Increase Walking

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:05:00 PST

Neighborhood walkability was not independently associated with greater walking among post-menopausal women when individual characteristics such as income and education were taken into account.

Colon Cancer Screening Doubles Using e-Health Records

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:04:00 PST

Screening for colorectal cancer doubled when patients who had not been screened regularly were identified though electronic health records and contacted automatically by mail.

Night Shifts Linked to Ovarian Cancer

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:00:40 PST

Working night shifts was linked to an increased risk of ovarian cancer in women 50 or older, according to a study led by Parveen Bhatti.

Mammograms Every Two Years Best for Women 50-74

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:55:40 PST

Women ages 50-74 who received a mammogram every two years rather than annually are not at increased risk of developing advanced breast cancer or large tumors.

Lung Cancer Mortality in African-Americans Linked with Segregation

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:51:40 PST

The rate of lung cancer deaths is higher in African-Americans than Whites and highest in African-Americans living in the most segregated counties, a new study finds.

Diet Contributes to Phthalate and BPA Exposures

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:47:40 PST

A study led by Sheela Sathyanarayana finds we may be exposed to bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates in our diet.

Many Patients Misunderstand Intrauterine Contraception

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:42:00 PST

Most women seeking primary care have inaccurate perceptions about the effectiveness and safety of intrauterine contraception.

Changing TV Content Can Improve Children's Behavior

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:37:00 PST

Parents of preschool-aged children who switched to less violent screen content found their children behaved better, according to a study led by Dimitri Christakis.

Deep-Fried Foods Linked to Risk of Prostate Cancer

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:29:40 PST

Regularly eating certain deep-fried foods is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer, says a new study by SPH and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Less Reaction to Vaccines When Given in Children's Thighs

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:19:20 PST

Injection in the thigh rather than the arm is associated with fewer local reactions to the DTaP vaccine in children 12 to 35 months old, says a study led by Lisa Jackson.

Heroin Overdose Antidote Kits Cost Effective

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:15:00 PST

Distribution of heroin overdose antidote kits containing naloxone is likely to reduce overdose deaths and is highly cost-effective.

Janitors and Cleaners Most Likely to Get the Flu

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:03:40 PST

Janitors, cleaners and secretaries appear to be more likely to catch the flu, while truck drivers and construction workers are least likely.

Tire Traction and Lower Back Pain

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 09:59:20 PST

Ergonomics researchers have found that the type of traction chain used on heavy equipment vehicles can impact a driver's exposure to whole body vibration.

Global Burden of Disease Study 2010

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:54:20 PST

The largest study of its kind shows that people are living longer but suffering from more disability from chronic diseases and injuries such as back and neck pain.

Vitamin D May Help Prevent Tooth Decay

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:49:00 PST

Vitamin D is associated with lower rates of tooth decay, according to a review of two dozen studies by Philippe Hujoel.

Commitment from Gil Omenn, Martha Darling for Genetics Research

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:42:20 PST

A new research project fund at the Institute for Public Health Genetics has gotten a kick-start with a $100,000 commitment from former SPH Dean Gil Omenn and his wife Martha Darling. The first project will focus on evaluating potential gene and drug interactions, for example between long-term use of medications and disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

Low-Level Air Pollution has Modest Effect on Fetal Growth

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:40:40 PST

Exposure to low levels of air pollution in the Puget Sound area has modest effects on fetal growth, with important public health implications, says a study led by Sheela Sathyanarayana.