Pitt Public Health epidemiologist collaborates with schools and advocacy group to support comprehensive sexuality education
“I focus on the social environment: decision-makers, policies and how they influence our lives,” said Dr. Ashley Hill
Millions of people enter later life carrying an extra 10 to 15 pounds. Should they lose the weight?
Since older adults have less muscle to begin with, “if they want to lose weight, they need to be willing at the same time to increase physical activity,” said Dr. Anne Newman
What you can do with a health science degree
Taylor Simone Mathis, who will begin earning a master of public health degree in epidemiology, says she chose a health science career path after much thought.
Pitt honors longtime staff employees at ceremony
30 Pitt Public Health staff with long tenures at the University were honored during the Chancellor's Annual Staff Recognition Ceremony.
Sarah Annalise Sanders: We can improve Black maternal outcomes by enhancing access to community birth
Sanders, a postdoctoral associate, writes: "It is essential for advocates for racial health equity and access to birth center care to understand and respond to the racist history of maternal care in America."
Muscle fat content predict risk of cognitive decline: Study
"Our data suggest that muscle adiposity plays a unique role in cognitive decline, distinct from that of other types of fat or other muscle characteristics," said Caterina Rosano.
Healthy vascular fat during menopause may stave off dementia later in life
A new study shows how taking care of your heart helps take care of your brain.
The quantity and quality of fat surrounding the heart’s largest artery at midlife may predict a woman’s risk of developing dementia in her later years, according to a new study by University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health scientists that followed women through menopause and for more than a dozen years after.
Oral estrogen-only use riskier than patch or vaginal cream for menopausal women, study says
"The lack of information on weight was especially significant," said Samar El Khoudary.
5 health science faculty members won 2023 Ascending Star Awards
Congratulations to associate professor of epidemiology Allison Kuipers on receiving the 2023 Ascending Star Awards.
U.S. overdose deaths plateau in 2022, but still exceed 100,000
“Anybody looking at this with historical trends in mind, and a bit of statistics in mind, will probably say it’s not going to go down,” said Dr. Burke.
Q&A: Health changes during menopause associated with increased cardiovascular risk
Healio spoke with El Khoudary about how the transition to menopause is associated with CVD risk.
Student accolades and honors
The School of Public Health recognizes awards and achievements made by students during the spring semester.
Faculty accolades and honors
The School of Public Health celebrates honors and achievements made by faculty members during the spring semester.
U.S. News and World Report 2023 graduate school rankings released
Pitt Public Health and several departments and programs perform well in the latest graduate school rankings.
Pittsburgh’s polio pre-pioneers
A tribute to the schoolchildren who showed the Salk vaccine was safe