‘Forever chemicals’ may triple risk of fatty liver disease in adolescents
A new study reports adolescents with higher blood levels of PFAS chemicals face a greater risk of fatty liver disease.
Hawaiʻi life expectancy decline smaller than U.S. average during COVID-19 pandemic
The results are due to early interventions and high vaccination rates in the state.
UH advances data tools to support Hawaiʻi disability services
New analytics tools are giving Hawaiʻi’s disability service providers faster, clearer insight into unreported risks.
Cultural connection boosts mental health for Indigenous elders
New UH research ties cultural practices to stronger mental well-being in Indigenous elders.
Native Hawaiian nurse leader honored by two national organizations
Donna-Marie Palakiko has been named a 2025 Fellow of two nursing organizations for her work advancing health equity.
Building Hawaiʻi’s public health workforce: Innovations, challenges and opportunities
A new Hawaiʻi Journal of Health & Social Welfare Special Issue provides solutions and successes.
Filipino health research spotlighted at Araw ng Saliksik
Students, researchers and the community gathered to share health research and celebrate Filipino American History Month in Hawaiʻi.
Health tech breakthroughs shine in UH Mānoa innovation challenge
The competition highlighted PACE’s mission to bridge academic learning with practical, work-based problem-solving.
UH study: 19-year life expectancy gap among Hawaiʻi groups
The study reveals the ongoing health disparities across ethnic groups.
Q&A: Impact of Florida dropping vaccine mandate
A JABSOM physician warns Florida’s vaccine mandate drop could spark measles outbreaks and weaken children’s immunity to other diseases.
