Faculty

Chocolate cookie dough with chocolate chips in a mixing bowl

Love raw cookie dough? Don't make it, buy it!

By Brian Zikmund-Fisher

Public health professor Brian Zikmund-Fisher breaks down the risks from raw eggs and flour in homemade dough—and explains why store-bought "ready to eat" options are now his go-to for satisfying cravings more safely.

Darrell Hudson

Remembering my why

By Darrell Hudson

At a time when grants are being defunded and equity-focused offices are being eliminated, health equity researcher Darrell Hudson reflects on the “why” behind his work.

Woman pushes against illustrated bubbles featuring tape measures and scales.

Weight stigma and redefining healthy

Kendrin Sonneville

Michigan Public Health associate professor Kendrin Sonneville challenges traditional BMI-focused health metrics, revealing how weight stigma impacts mental health and advocating for a more inclusive approach to defining wellness across the weight spectrum.