Michigan Results

How does extreme weather affect community health? A University of Michigan researcher explains

Environmental epidemiologist Carina Gronlund on the surprising links between housing, heat and health equity—and what can be done about it

University of Michigan’s Carina Gronlund investigates how Detroit’s neighborhoods, weather and housing shape health risks. Her research connects extreme heat, pollen and poor housing to sleep, cognitive health and disease—advancing environmental justice, public health, and community resilience amid shifting climate conditions.

Michigan firearm safety laws turn 2: New program offers guidance, info, support on how and when to use them

It has been two years since Michigan’s new firearm safety laws took effect. The University of Michigan is rolling out a program that translates the legislation to real-life situations.

On the Heights: February 2026

February highlights include faculty expertise on AI-driven cancer research, youth violence prevention, farmworker housing policy, epigenetics and ultra-processed foods, and a new state advisory appointment.

High nursing school debt, proposed education loan caps threaten US health care access

Nearly a third of registered nurses and advanced practice nurses in Michigan carry sizable student loan debt that is influencing their decision to leave the profession, according to a new study from the University of Michigan.

New study on TB transmission among minorities in Arkansas highlights urgent need for focused prevention

Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander and Black Arkansans experience a substantially higher risk of recently transmitted TB

A new study from Michigan Public Health and the Arkansas Department of Health reveals that, despite low overall rates, tuberculosis (TB) continues to disproportionately affect Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Black, and Hispanic communities in Arkansas. The research highlights growing rates of recent TB transmission and calls for targeted prevention efforts and improved access to care to address persistent disparities.

Community-based greening programs can curb violence, improve mental and physical health

In an effort to address community violence throughout the state and nationwide, University of Michigan researchers are partnering with community members and local organizations to implement and evaluate programs that aim to curb violence by cleaning up neighborhoods.