Research Professor Dina Borzekowski with the muppet known as Grover

School of Public Health launches new Global Health Initiative

July 16, 2018
Throughout the School of Public Health’s first 10 years, faculty and students have actively engaged...
Elderly person getting help from care giver

Eva DuGoff discusses the promise and pitfalls of the CHRONIC Care Act

June 8, 2018
One-third of older adults who receive health coverage through Medicare Advantage report difficulty...
Julia Steinberg, PhD

Having an abortion does not lead to depression, research by Dr. Julia Steinberg shows

May 30, 2018
Having an abortion does not increase a woman’s risk for depression, according to a new study of...
Concerned teen looks at smartphone

Sexting may lead to problematic first-time sex, study finds

March 6, 2018
Students that sent sexually suggestive messages online before having sex for the first time were...
Child from India looks at popular product logos

Logo recognition associated with kids’ choice of international junk foods in six developing countries

March 6, 2018
Young children in six low- and middle-income countries prefer junk food and sugar sweetened...
Dr. Donald Milton stands next to his Gesundheit II machine which captures exhaled breath from people with respiratory illness.

Flu may be spread just by breathing, new study shows; coughing and sneezing not required

January 18, 2018
It is easier to spread the influenza virus (flu) than previously thought, according to a new...
Quynh Nguyen

Using "big data" to understand neighborhood impact on health

January 12, 2018
A person's ZIP code is a stronger predictor of his or her overall health than many other factors,...
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Maryland study among the first to explore differences among African American adults in flu vaccine uptake

December 5, 2017
Black adults are significantly less likely to be immunized for seasonal influenza when compared to...
Health Matters: Navigating an Enhanced Rural Health Model for Maryland report cover

Rural health report will inform strategies to improve health in five Md. counties

November 3, 2017
The Maryland Health Care Commission released findings today from a year-long assessment of the...
Dr. Carson Smith

Dr. Carson Smith awarded $3.6 million R01 grant to study exercise and brain health for those at risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

September 20, 2017
Dr. Carson Smith, associate professor in the School of Public Health’s Department of Kinesiology,...
People at the University of Maryland Campus Pantry

Understanding and responding to food insecurity among college students

September 5, 2017
Food insecurity – the lack of reliable access to sufficient quantities of affordable, safe,...
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Regular energy drink use linked to later drug use among young adults

August 8, 2017
College Park, Md. -- Could young adults who regularly consume highly caffeinated energy drinks be...
Experiences with other drug use among individuals in treatment initially exposed to an opioid through a physician's prescription (N=4,493)

Widening the Lens on the Opioid Crisis: Focus on people, not specific drugs, new report urges

June 27, 2017
People who experience problems using prescription painkillers, heroin and other opioids tend to...
Dr. Andrew Fenelon

HUD housing assistance linked to improved health care access

June 5, 2017
College Park, Md. – A new study examining the impact that access to affordable housing has on...
Photo of alcohol, car keys, and hand cuffs

UMD Trains Maryland Police to Step Up Enforcement of Impaired Driving through DUI Institute

May 30, 2017
The University of Maryland Institute of Advanced Law Enforcement Studies will host its annual DUI...
Photo of natural gas compressor station

Natural gas compressor stations may expose nearby residents to chronic noise pollution

May 24, 2017
College Park, Md. – People living near natural gas compressor stations may be subject to high...
Dr. Michel Boudreaux

The ACA Reduced Costs for People with Individual Health Insurance

May 5, 2017
As the U.S. Congress moves to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, it is important to...

Exercise Study Offers Hope in Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease

May 3, 2017
Could the initiation of a simple walking exercise program help older adults to reverse declines in...

Study finds race consciousness influences likelihood of getting a flu shot

January 23, 2017
College Park, Md. – African American adults are less likely than Whites to get an annual flu shot (...

Extreme Heat Linked to Increased Hay Fever among U.S. Adults

November 10, 2016
College Park, Md. -- Hay fever, or seasonal allergic rhinitis, affects 17.6 million adults in the...

UMD Welcomes Former U.S. Deputy Surgeon General as Dean of the School of Public Health

October 4, 2016
The University of Maryland announced the appointment of Dr. Boris D. Lushniak today as dean of the...

Use it or Lose it: UMD SPH Study Shows that Stopping Exercise Decreases Brain Blood Flow

August 29, 2016
We all know that we can quickly lose cardiovascular endurance if we stop exercising for a few weeks...

Unprecedented Alliance of Scientists, Physicians, & Health Advocates Agree Toxic Chemicals Hurting Brain Development

June 30, 2016
UMD SPH Professor part of Project TENDR calling for immediate action to reduce toxic exposures in...

ACA Coverage for Young Adults Eases Burden of Mental Health Costs

May 17, 2016
A new study by University of Maryland School of Public Health researchers and colleagues is the...

Maryland Climate and Health Report Identifies State’s Vulnerabilities to Climate Change

May 2, 2016
As world leaders convene in Washington, DC this week for the Climate Action 2016 summit , a new...

Extreme Weather Events Linked to More Severe Asthma Cases

April 27, 2016
College Park, Md. – Extreme heat and heavy rainfall are related to increased risk of...

UMD School of Public Health Receives $10M to Lead USDA Center of Excellence for Sustainable Water Reuse, Food, and Health

March 22, 2016
As the planet experiences record heat and California suffers from an historic drought, the clean...

Keeping Marylanders Safe from Fracking: Lessons from the UMD-led Marcellus Shale Public Health Study

February 4, 2016
Following their release of a state-commissioned study on the potential public health impacts of...

College Students Whose Friends Text and Drive are More Likely to Do it Themselves

January 19, 2016
Texting while driving is a significant risk factor for automobile collisions, and cell phone use...

New Evidence that Regular Exercise Improves Blood Cholesterol, Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risk

December 14, 2015
A new analysis of six exercise intervention studies has shown that regular aerobic or endurance-...

Affordable Care Act has reduced racial and ethnic health disparities

December 2, 2015
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has significantly improved insurance coverage and use of health care...

Understanding Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Unintended Pregnancy

November 23, 2015
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – A new study from the University of Maryland School of Public Health examined...

Early Childhood Exposure to Medicaid Linked to Better Adult Health

November 19, 2015
Expanding publicly funded health insurance to low-income children could have long-term benefits for...

Improving Fitness May Counteract Brain Atrophy in Older Adults

November 18, 2015
Older adults that improved their fitness through a moderate intensity exercise program increased...

Extreme Heat and Precipitation Are Increasing Salmonella Infections

June 29, 2015
Extreme heat and precipitation events, which are expected to increase in frequency and intensity...

Study Shows Fathers Are Continuing to Spend More Time with Their Children

June 19, 2015
Fathers’ time spent caring for children increased dramatically over the 46-year period between 1965...

Maryland Colleges Promote Student-Parent Conversations About Drinking

June 3, 2015
Senior week is upon us, and as some parents prepare to send their college-bound seniors to the...
Rada Dagher

National Study Finds Lower Depression, Better Mental Health during the Great Recession

May 13, 2015
COLLEGE PARK, MD. – Men and women in the U.S. had lower odds of depression diagnoses and better...
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Connecting Uninsured Patients to Primary Care Could Reduce Emergency Department Use

May 5, 2015
An intervention to connect low-income uninsured and Medicaid patients to a reliable source of...
US Map: Areas in orange and red indicate geographic regions with higher proportions of Google searches containing the “n-word"

Google Searches for “N-Word” Associated with Black Mortality

April 27, 2015
College Park, Md. -- Google searches could unveil patterns in Black mortality rates across the US,...
Black men in barbershop

M-CHE, Cigna Foundation Launch Innovative D.C. Barbershop Campaign Training Barbers, Stylists to Promote Colorectal Cancer Screening

April 23, 2015
An innovative barbershop and hair salon program with the potential to save lives and improve public...
Public Health Research @Maryland 2015: The Changing Climate and Health

Public Health Research@Maryland to Showcase The Changing Climate and Health

April 8, 2015
Media Advisory Contacts: Kelly Blake, 301-405-9418 or kellyb@umd.edu What: The third annual Public...
UMD SPH Prof. Sandra Hofferth

Family Income Impacts Parenting Practices More Than Family Structure, Census Data Shows

January 28, 2015
Parenting practices matter in the long-term emotional and cognitive health of children. A new...
Scale

School of Public Health Students Lead Community Focused Weight Loss Campaign

January 14, 2015
Prince George’s County residents challenged to lose four pounds in 2015 College Park, Maryland –...
Environmental justice and health

Symposium Highlights Environmental Health Disparities in Maryland and D.C.

December 5, 2014
The Third Symposium on Environmental Justice (EJ) and Environmental Health Disparities in Maryland...
Rada Dagher and Kerry Green

Combined Depression and Substance Abuse May Contribute to a Downward Drift in Socioeconomic Status

November 12, 2014
Young adults with co-occurring depression and substance abuse have a higher likelihood of being...
Cigna and CHE at barbershop

New Partnership Between MD Center for Health Equity and Cigna Trains Barbers, Stylists as Community Health Advocates

November 7, 2014
The Maryland Center for Health Equity (M-CHE) in the School of Public Health at the University of...

UMD and UW Join Forces to Advance Diversity in the NIH-Funded Workforce

October 23, 2014
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) joins the University of...

UMD Public Health Study to Inform MD Decision on “Fracking”

August 19, 2014
College Park, Md. – The Maryland Department of Environment and Department of Health and Mental...
Patients in line for dental treatment at a Mission of Mercy event

UMD and Catholic Charities Join Forces to Deliver $1.5 Million in Free Dental Care

July 31, 2014
September 6 update: The Mission of Mercy Health Equity Festival served more than 1000 patients over...

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