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Faculty in the News - August, 2008

Environmental Health Sciences

  • Howard Hu, "Low level cadium linked to lung disease," cadmium-oxide.cn, August 29, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Cadmium exposure tied to lung disease," 14wfie.com, August 28, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Cadmium exposure tied to lung disease," U.S. News and World Report, August 28, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Cadmium exposure tied to lung disease," empowher.com, August 28, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Cadmium exposure tied to lung disease," Bio-Medicine, August 28, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Cadmium exposure tied to lung disease," Lex18.com, August 28, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Cadmium exposure tied to lung disease," Forbes, August 28, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Cadmium exposure tied to lung disease," ajc.com, August 28, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Cadmium exposure tied to lung disease," statesman.com, August 28, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Cadmium exposure tied to lung disease," empowher.com, August 28, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Cadmium exposure tied to lung disease," Washington Post, August 28, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Cadmium exposure tied to lung disease," HealthCentral, August 28, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Cadmium exposure tied to lung disease," Kristv.com, August 28, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Cadmium exposure tied to lung disease," U.S. News and World Report, August 28, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Cadmium exposure tied to lung disease," Washington Post, August 28, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Low level cadmium exposure linked to lung disease," EmaxHealth, August 28, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "UM research: Low level cadmium exposure linked to lung disease," WWJ Newsradio 950, August 24, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Commonly used metal, cadmium, ups risk of lung disease, emphysema," MedIndia.com, August 22, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Second-hand smoke can up lung disease risk," OneIndia, August 22, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Link between low level cadmium exposure and lung disease," Medical News Today, August 21, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Low level cadmium exposure linked to lung disease," Park Tribune, August 21, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Low level cadmium exposure linked to lung disease," Mathaba.Net, August 21, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Low level cadmium exposure linked to lung disease," China.org.cn, August 21, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Low level cadmium exposure linked to lung disease," English.people.com.cn, August 21, 2008
  • Howard Hu, " Low level cadmium exposure linked to lung disease," Xinhuanet.com, August 20, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Cadmium linked to lung disease," Scientist Live, August 20, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Low level cadmium exposure linked to lung disease ," Media Newswire , August 20, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Low level cadmium exposure linked to lung disease," Science Daily, August 20, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Low level cadmium exposure linked to lung disease ," Daily Strength, August 20, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Low-level exposure cadmium linked to emphysema," News-Medical.net, August 20, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Second-hand smoke can up lung disease risk," freshnews.in, August 20, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Second-hand smoke can up lung disease risk," Daily India, August 20, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Low level cadium exposure linked to lung disease," States News Service, August 19, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Low level cadmium exposure linked to lung disease," GEN, August 19, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "Low level cadmium exposure linked to lung disease ," Physorg.com, August 19, 2008
  • Howard Hu, "New research suggests that cadmium is one of the critical ingredients causing emphysema, and even low-level exposure attained through second-hand smoke and other means may also increase the chance of developing lung disease.," PhysOrg.com, August 19, 2008
  • "Saginaw residents hear plans about dioxin cleanup," The Saginaw News, August 08, 2008
  • "Young: Get it right," Saginaw News, August 08, 2008

Epidemiology

  • Mary Haan, "Health: Statins can cut risk of Alzheimer's, study shows," The Guardian , August 29, 2008
  • Suzanne Ohmit, "Investigators at University of Michigan, Department of Epidemiology have published new data on influenza vaccines," Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week, August 23, 2008
  • Janet Gilsdorf, "NDSU names alumni award recipients," In-Forum Business, August 23, 2008
  • Maryfran Sowers, "Better to Be Fat and Fit Than Skinny and Unfit ," The New York Times, August 19, 2008
  • Sandro Galea, "Study results from University of Michigan update understanding of immunization," Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week, August 16, 2008
  • Allison Aiello, "Household products may promote resistance ," Family Practice News, August 15, 2008
  • Maryfran Sowers, "Fat but fit?," MoneyWeb, August 14, 2008
  • Maryfran Sowers, "For Health, Body Size Can Be Misleading," New York Times, August 13, 2008
  • Maryfran Sowers, " Study: Overweight doesn't always mean heart risks," CNN, August 12, 2008
  • Maryfran Sowers, "Extra pounds don't always increase risk to heart, study says ," Bloomberg, August 12, 2008
  • Maryfran Sowers, "Half of overweight adults may be heart-healthy ," Associated Press, August 12, 2008
  • Sarah Burgard, "Job woes, health blues?," Newsweek, August 12, 2008
  • Maryfran Sowers, "Overweight? You could still be healthy.," The Med Guru (India), August 12, 2008
  • Maryfran Sowers, "Some obese may have no heart risk," UPI (Germany), August 12, 2008
  • Mary Haan, "Statins may save brain," Indystar, August 12, 2008
  • Maryfran Sowers, "Study poses rethinking of weight, heart risks," The Wall Street Journal, August 12, 2008
  • Maryfran Sowers, "Being skinny is no guarantee of a healthy heart," MSNBC, August 11, 2008
  • Maryfran Sowers, "Fit and fat: US study shows it's possible," Reuters, August 11, 2008
  • Maryfran Sowers, "Obese and Healthy?," WebMD, August 11, 2008
  • Maryfran Sowers, "Obese people not always unhealthy ," Telegraph.co.uk, August 11, 2008
  • Maryfran Sowers, "Some obese people are, in fact, healthy," Los Angeles Times, August 11, 2008
  • Maryfran Sowers, "Studies refine obesity's risk for heart troubles," US News and World Report, August 11, 2008
  • Sandro Galea, "Researchers from University of Michigan report on findings in depression," Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly, August 10, 2008
  • Ana Diez Roux, "Research in the area of hypertension reported from University of Michigan," Medicine & Law Weekly, August 08, 2008
  • Maryfran Sowers, "Some obese individuals appear 'metabolically healthy,' without increased cardiovascular risk," Science Daily, August 08, 2008
  • Mary Haan, "Statins May Protect Against Memory Loss," Emax Health, August 05, 2008
  • Mary Haan, "Surprising things that affect memory," Forbes, August 04, 2008
  • Brian A Burt, "News to chew on: A gummy bear candy fights kids' cavities," Flint Journal , August 03, 2008
  • Lynda Lisabeth, "Study findings on hypertension are outlined in reports from University of Michigan," Disease Risk Factor Week, August 03, 2008
  • Allison Aiello, "Cleaning products drive antimicrobial resistance," Pediatric News, August 01, 2008
  • Mary Haan, "Experimental drug focuses on Alzheimer's 'tangles'," National Public Radio/Talk of the Nation, August 01, 2008
  • Maryfran Sowers, "Hormonal marker predicts menopause onset," Endocrine News, August 01, 2008

Health Behavior & Health Education

  • Daniel Kruger, "Bartering sex for stuff or services," CNN.com, August 25, 2008
  • Amy Schulz, "Infant mortality fight finds a home ," Jackson Citizen Patriot , August 11, 2008
  • Neal M Krause, "Studies from University of Michigan have provided new data on ageing," Health & Medicine Week, August 04, 2008

Health Management & Policy

  • Catherine McLaughlin, "More need government health plans," Detroit Free Press, August 27, 2008
  • Catherine McLaughlin, "More need government health plans, census suggests," The Detroit Free Press, August 27, 2008
  • Dean Smith, "Health insurers describe business as balancing act," The Toledo Blade, August 26, 2008
  • Dean Smith, "Health insurers describe business as balancing act: Interests of doctors, patients clash with employers," The Blade, August 26, 2008
  • Jane Banaszak-Holl, "Donated shoes will make $2 million impact," Ann Arbor News, August 21, 2008
  • Catherine McLaughlin, "UCSF to Honor Lufts Legacy of Leadership," UCSF Today, August 21, 2008
  • Mark Fendrick, "New study suggests increasing prescription co-payments for chronic diseases may worsen health disparities, adversely affect health," PR Newswire, August 19, 2008
  • Mark Fendrick, "New study suggests increasing prescription co-payments for chronic diseases may worsen health disparities, adversely affect health," CNN Money , August 19, 2008
  • "New public health study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Michigan," Patient Care Law Weekly, August 10, 2008
  • Rodney Hayward, "LSRO Conference: Cholesterol: Where Science and Public Health Policy Intersect," NPI Center, August 02, 2008

SPH General

  • "'Call me Nina,' new dean says," The Independent Collegian, August 28, 2008
  • "Cadmium exposure tied to lung disease," Washington Post, August 28, 2008
  • "Malinoski, retired corps commander," redOrbit, August 27, 2008
  • "6th Angela Run raises $38,000 to fund charity," Hometownlife.com, August 21, 2008
  • "Low level cadmium exposure linked to lung disease," China View, August 20, 2008
  • "Dr. Ann Marie Gebhart joins ToxServices as Vice President and General Manager," E-Releases, August 14, 2008
  • "Infant mortality fight finds a home," Jackson Citizen Patriot, August 11, 2008
  • "Dr. Julio Frenk named next Dean of Harvard School of Public Health," ASPH Friday Letter, August 01, 2008