Q&A: Measles outbreak and vaccination importance
Philip Verhoef offers insights into measles, vaccination and the role of herd immunity in protecting vulnerable individuals.
Experts shape Red Hill health registry at JABSOM
Experts gathered to refine the Red Hill Independent Health Registry, to track long-term health effects from the 2021 jet fuel spill.
Obesity, diabetes linked to weaker COVID-19 vaccine response
The study was published in the January 2025 issue of COVID.
Revitalizing ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi for eldercare
Thompson School researchers aim to preserve Native Hawaiian perspectives on aging.
UH opposes NIH plan to cut research funding support
“By limiting this essential support, the federal government is stepping back from its long-standing commitment to advancing medical innovation.”
Venomous aquatic species pose growing risk to coastal communities
A UH study highlights the growing threat of venomous aquatic species to tropical coastal communities.
Ka ʻUmeke Lama Initiative to transform cancer care in Hawaiʻi, Pacific
The initiative will focus on equity-driven research, education and culturally informed practices.
Breaking barriers to diabetes prevention in Hawaiʻi
UH researchers examine barriers to enrolling NHOPI and Filipino adults in prediabetes programs to reduce type 2 diabetes rates.
Q&A: Understanding recent bird flu cases in Hawaiʻi
Axel Lehrer, professor of tropical medicine and medical microbiology, answers key questions about the arrival of the avian influenza in Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi’s suicide helpline struggles to meet demand after Maui wildfire
A surge in calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline following the August 2023 wildfire highlights the psychological toll on the community.
