Reducing sedentary behavior may lower clinical fracture risk for older men
“Older adults are told to get sufficient sleep and exercise regularly, but guidelines lack detail about an optimal 24-hour day that includes both activities,” Lauren Roe, aging T32 predoctoral fellow in the department of epidemiology.
Introducing the 2024-2025 Health Justice Scholars
Pitt’s Center for Health Equity welcomes a new cohort to the Health Justice Scholars Program.
World Polio Day 2024
Rotary International Zones 33/34, in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, will join together in Pittsburgh to commemorate World Polio Day 2024.
Current tobacco use trends in Pennsylvania
Associate Professor of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences Kar-Hai-Chu join Fox 8 (Johnstown) to talk about some vaping and smoking issues in Pennsylvania.
Experts react to Harris’ Medicare plan for affordable home care for seniors
“Currently, Medicare only pays for in-home care for people who meet certain requirements, and usually only for a limited amount of time,” says Howard Degenholtz, professor of health policy and management.
The polio shot heard round the world
Professor of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Peter Salk recalls his father’s great medical achievement.
Student Spotlight: John Tukakira
Get to know Epidemiology MPH student ambassador John Tukakira.
Election and truth: Health misinformation in 2024
Part of media literacy, said BCHS's Beth Hoffman, is knowing when to unplug. She makes time every day to go outside, even just for a short walk. She also sets limits on consuming online media, which can be done easily with phone timers or restrictions within a specific social media app.
New community partnership targets intimate partner violence
Dara Mendez, PhD, MPH, associate professor of epidemiology, is coprincipal investigator on a new R01-funded study targeting intimate partner violence (IPV) during the perinatal period.
HDL quality, not quantity, contribute to the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease in women
“That’s the good news in this developing picture of brain health and the ‘not-so-good-after-all’ cholesterol,” said Professor of Epidemiology Samar El Khoudary.
T1D outcomes: Is being female a risk factor?
According to Research Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Rachel Miller, “Sex as a variable in T1D complications and outcomes is not well researched” and is a focus of her career.
Mpox in pregnancy — Risks, vertical transmission, prevention, and treatment
Associate Professor of Epidemiology Jean Nachega provides perspective on Mpox in pregnancy.
2 Pitt faculty published a book on nursing ethics
Michael Deem, associate professor of human genetics, co-edited a new book, “Nursing Ethics: Normative Foundations, Advanced Concepts, and Emerging Issues” (Oxford University Press).
Cracking the genetic code on facial features
“We know some parts of the genome that influence facial features, but our understanding is far from complete,” says John R. Shaffer, professor of human genetics.
