ANN ARBOR—Four University of Michigan faculty have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in medical research. Kenneth Langa, Erica Marsh, Santa Ono and Marc Zimmerman are among 100 newly elected health and medical scientists recognized for their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. The four researchers were… Continue reading Four from U-M elected to National Academy of Medicine
News Tag: Health
Small cash incentives boost participation in Medicaid home visiting program
ANN ARBOR—Offering small cash incentives can significantly increase participation in a Medicaid home visiting program for pregnant people, infants and their families, according to a study by the Youth Policy Lab at University of Michigan. U-M researchers discovered that providing a $20 cash incentive for keeping the initial appointment increased both enrollment and subsequent participation… Continue reading Small cash incentives boost participation in Medicaid home visiting program
Caregiving: Poll reveals who’s providing care and who they’re caring for
National and Michigan data also show many think government should have leading role in covering costs of caregiving ANN ARBOR—More than 1 in 4 people age 50 and older help take care of at least one family member or friend who has a health problem or disability, according to new results from the University of… Continue reading Caregiving: Poll reveals who’s providing care and who they’re caring for
Not drinking today? Study reveals why young adult drinkers choose alcohol-free days
Not drinking today? Study reveals why young adult drinkers choose alcohol-free days ANN ARBOR—Understanding the reasons why young adults choose not to drink on certain days may inform prevention and intervention programs aimed at reducing the harms associated with alcohol consequences. Although alcohol use is declining among young adults, rates of hazardous drinking and its… Continue reading Not drinking today? Study reveals why young adult drinkers choose alcohol-free days
Researchers hope new report fuels reproductive health care research involving minors
EXPERT Q&A ANN ARBOR—A new report from Youth Reproductive Equity, a national collaborative of researchers and clinicians, outlines a research agenda to examine the impact of the Dobbs decision on minors. The lead author of the report, “Adolescence Post-Dobbs: A Policy-Driven Research Agenda for Minor Adolescents and Abortion,” is Julie Maslowsky, associate professor at the… Continue reading Researchers hope new report fuels reproductive health care research involving minors
How trauma gets ‘under the skin’
ANN ARBOR—A University of Michigan study has shown that traumatic experiences during childhood may get “under the skin” later in life, impairing the muscle function of people as they age. The study examined the function of skeletal muscle of older adults paired with surveys of adverse events they had experienced in childhood. It found that… Continue reading How trauma gets ‘under the skin’
Delta-8-THC use reported by 11% of 12th graders
Use of the psychoactive cannabis product is higher in states without existing delta-8 regulations or cannabis legalization, NIH-funded study finds. ANN ARBOR—The first ever national estimates of teen delta-8 use indicate that 11% of 12th grade students across the United States used it in the past year. This information comes from the Monitoring the Future… Continue reading Delta-8-THC use reported by 11% of 12th graders
More Americans support government assistance for care of older adults
ANN ARBOR—Prior to the pandemic, the majority of American adults thought that families should be responsible for the daily care of older adults—and that families should cover the cost of this care. But there is a small sea change in that way of thinking, says a University of Michigan researcher. U-M demographer and sociologist Sarah… Continue reading More Americans support government assistance for care of older adults
Public health resources: Striving for equality among vulnerable communities
U-M study examines measures used to inform how researchers, policymakers identify areas in need of health resources ANN ARBOR—Over the course of the pandemic, COVID-19 hit Black communities and communities of color particularly hard. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black, Hispanic, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islander… Continue reading Public health resources: Striving for equality among vulnerable communities
New $81M NIH grant will help U.S. answer urgent need for better dementia care
National Dementia Workforce Study will survey those who work in homes, hospitals, clinics, assisted living facilities and nursing homes, yielding data to improve care and inform policy Watching a loved one suffer the slow decline of dementia is hard enough. But trying to find care for them that’s high-quality, safe, available and affordable is nearly… Continue reading New $81M NIH grant will help U.S. answer urgent need for better dementia care