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News
Recent news announcements from the Division of Public Health Sciences including faculty research and accomplishments, as well as community education information.
Quality of Publicly Available Information About Urinary Tract Infections (Links to an external site)
Our latest research study found significant misinformation in online resources about Urinary Tract Infections and asymptomatic bacteriuria. This misinformation can lead to antibiotic overuse and resistance. Learn more
Cumulative Excess Body Mass Index and MGUS Progression to Myeloma (Links to an external site)
New study reveals maintaining a healthy weight could be crucial in preventing MGUS from progressing to multiple myeloma. Among 22,429 patients, each 1-unit increase in excess BMI significantly raised the risk by 21%.
Breast Cancer Rates Climb Among Younger Women (Links to an external site)
We’ve found a troubling rise in breast cancer rates among U.S. women under 50. Experts, including those from our PHS team, point to various factors such as lifestyle, environmental changes, and shifts in fertility as potential contributors. Learn more
8IGHTWAYS® to Prevent Cancer (Links to an external site)
February is National Cancer Prevention Month! Take charge of your health with 8IGHTWAYS® to Prevent Cancer. From eating a healthy diet to regular exercise and screenings, these steps can reduce cancer risk. Explore resources tailored to your needs: click here
Graham Colditz, MD, DrPH receives the Brinker Award
Congrats to Graham Colditz, MD, DrPH., chief of PHS, on receiving the Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction in Population Science at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. This award, in its inaugural year, is presented to a researcher who has made pivotal advancements in implementing science, cancer care delivery, health services research, epidemiology and/or developed […]