ANN ARBOR—Consumer sentiment fell for the third straight month as supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to lift gasoline prices, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. Sentiment is now just below the previous historical trough seen in June 2022. The cost of living continues to be a first-order concern, with… Continue reading Consumer confidence falls as gas prices, inflation worries climb
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Mothers in silence: 1 in 5 experience perinatal mental illness, yet most go untreated
May’s Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month campaigns are actively targeting perinatal complications and fighting to close the gap in care EXPERT Q&A ANN ARBOR—Twenty percent of women experience mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, during pregnancy and the first year of parenthood. Kara Zivin, a professor of psychiatry and obstetrics and gynecology at… Continue reading Mothers in silence: 1 in 5 experience perinatal mental illness, yet most go untreated
Steroid use falls, but creatine use climbs rapidly
Findings dovetail with the trends of ‘looksmaxxing’ and teen fitness culture ANN ARBOR—U.S. teens report far less anabolic steroid use than they did two decades ago, but creatine use has risen rapidly in recent years, according to a new University of Michigan study. Combined with declining perceptions of steroid harm and slightly softer disapproval of… Continue reading Steroid use falls, but creatine use climbs rapidly
U-M research spending generates $164M for Michigan businesses
ANN ARBOR—University of Michigan federal grants supported more than 16,000 jobs and generated nearly $396 million in research-related spending nationwide in fiscal year 2025. According to a recent report produced by the Institute for Research on Innovation and Science at ISR, spending reached vendors in more than 600 U.S. counties and more than 400 congressional districts, highlighting… Continue reading U-M research spending generates $164M for Michigan businesses
Lockable phone pouches in schools improve student well-being over time, not test scores or bullying
ANN ARBOR—A popular device for restricting cell phone use in middle and high schools is effective at achieving that aim, leading to short-term disruption but ultimately positive effects on student well-being, new research finds. The U.S. study conducted by a University of Michigan researcher and co-authors further reveals the restriction—lockable phone pouches—shows no impact on test scores,… Continue reading Lockable phone pouches in schools improve student well-being over time, not test scores or bullying
NYC Housing Agency and New York Immigration Coalition Announce Groundbreaking Initiative to Ensure Full Language Access for Vital Housing Survey
NEW YORK, NY — Today, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) are announcing the expansion of language access for the 2026 New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey (NYCHVS) with the help of New York City-based interpreters through the Community Interpreter Bank (CIB). The… Continue reading NYC Housing Agency and New York Immigration Coalition Announce Groundbreaking Initiative to Ensure Full Language Access for Vital Housing Survey
SRC Researchers at the 2026 American Association for Public Opinion Research Annual Conference
Here is a list of SRC Researchers at the 2026 American Association for Public Opinion Research Annual Conference in Los Angeles, CA. All times are Pacific Daylight Time. Wednesday, May 13, 2026 9:00-10:30 – Deji Suolang (moderator), Session: Advances in Weighting, Calibration, and Automation, Room: San Bernadino 9:00-10:30 – Matthew DeBell, Raphael Nishimura, Laura Stoker, D. Sunshine… Continue reading SRC Researchers at the 2026 American Association for Public Opinion Research Annual Conference
Consumer confidence is back to mid-2022 lows, with wars, gas and durable high prices
ANN ARBOR—Consumer sentiment fell back for the second consecutive month, reaching a low comparable to its mid-2022 trough, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. Declines in sentiment were seen across political party, income, age and education, reflecting the broad-based nature of this month’s results. Expected business conditions declined for both the short… Continue reading Consumer confidence is back to mid-2022 lows, with wars, gas and durable high prices
Aging and the immune system
New research untangles massive datasets to build tools, uncover clues on how we age WHAT’S THE STUDY: A team of University of Michigan experts in biostatistics, public health, medical research and population studies has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, to develop advanced statistical and computational… Continue reading Aging and the immune system
Sentiment falls amid Iran conflict, soaring gas prices
ANN ARBOR—Consumer sentiment fell 6% this month for its lowest reading since December 2025, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. These declines were seen across age and political party. Consumers with middle and higher incomes and stock wealth, who are buffeted both by escalating gas prices and volatile financial markets, exhibited particularly… Continue reading Sentiment falls amid Iran conflict, soaring gas prices