Author: Kenzie Lock
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Are artificial sweeteners a safe sugar substitute?
Dr. Jim Krieger was interviewed by journalists at the New York Times about the safety of artificial sweeteners. Read below for more information and the full article.
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Banta-Green advocates for Health Engagement Hubs
Caleb Banta-Green, professor at HSPop and Director of the Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology & Research, co-developed Health Engagement Hubs to combat the opioid crisis. Banta-Green’s decades-long research shows significant reductions in opioid use and mortality leading to his advocating for a national implementation of the model.
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Distress and depression rates soar among American transgender or gender-diverse adults
A new analysis of federal health data reveals rates of distress and depression among American adults who identify as transgender or gender-diverse (TGD) have more than doubled between 2014 and 2022.
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Teaching the intersection of war and public health
Professors Amy Hagopian and James Pfeiffer aim to increase awareness and advocacy surrounding war as a public health crisis. Their class War and Public Health explores the intersection of public health and the far-reaching effects of war.
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Spigner’s new course discusses controversial topics to enact change
Professor Clarence Spigner advocates for open dialogue in higher education. His upcoming class on campus health during polarizing times aims to equip students with critical thinking skills and empathy to enact social progress.
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Universal Free School Meals: A key ingredient in improving childhood health outcomes
Findings from a promising new study show universal free school meals could be an excellent tool in reducing childhood obesity and improving health outcomes. “Universal free school meals are important because they eliminate the paperwork required for both schools and parents to maintain eligibility for free meals,” said Dr. Jessica Jones-Smith, “They also provide free…
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The Role of Patient Decision Aids: Supporting High-Quality Patient-Centered Healthcare
Patient decision aids are evidence-based tools to support shared decision-making between patients and clinicians. Dr. Logan Trenaman, assistant professor, recently co-authored a Cochrane Review of these aids which re-affirmed previous findings. “Compared to usual care, patient decision aids increase patients’ knowledge, their participation in decision-making, and help them make decisions that are aligned with their…
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Sherry Wu (MPH ’23) Awarded APHA’s Masters Student Research Award in Aging and Public Health
Sherry Wu, Research Coordinator and UW alum, has been awarded the 2023 Masters Student Research Award in Aging and Public Health. Wu says, “Our society’s emphasis on productivity categorizes older adults as less desirable. But the experiences and wisdom of older adults are invaluable, and they have a right to fulfilling and healthy lives.”