To prevent chronic disease in Hawaiʻi, researchers look to Albania
Researchers study how Albania is preventing chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease to learn how it can be applied in Hawaiʻi.
Public health students present research on indigenous peoples, disease prevention
Hard work was on display for campus and community attendees at the Office of Public Health Studies undergraduate summit held at the Biomed building.
Dual degrees in law and social work offered at UH
The partnership will give students the opportunity to earn two advanced degrees in four years.
UH study of uterine ruptures in West Africa supports health-system improvements
Public health research study says pregnant women whose labor contractions have slowed or stopped altogether require immediate transfer to higher-level hospital.
Happiness, health missing from measuring nation’s well-being
Gross domestic product undervalues the true worth of human worth, says a study led by Victoria Fan of the Office of Public Health Services.
Prominent #MeToo figure, Mānoa alumna, returns to UH
UH Mānoa alumna Karen Kelsky, a prominent figure in the national #MeToo movement, has been speaking out on issues of sexual assault in academia, with a focus on empowering victims and training people in leadership.
UH public health study: Start of new relationship is important time for HIV prevention
The research from the Office of Public Health Studies may ultimately help to lower new infections.
Health declines are more rapid in older women with urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence may trigger a cycle of decreased physical activity that can hasten a decline in overall health.
Helping Waimānalo families use aquaponics, improve health
Three researchers have won a national fellowship and will receive $350,000 funding over three years.
Researchers encourage more farmers’ markets to accept SNAP debit cards
Opal Vanessa Buchthal in the Office of Public Health Studies and her team use spatial analysis to examine the best placement of electronic benefit transfer services.
