Child Health Results

A woman sleeps in her bedroom.

Sleep 101: Why sleep is so important to your health

By Erica Jansen

What is sleep and how is it related to our overall health? How much sleep do we need? When should the school day begin? Nutritional sciences researcher Erica Jansen talks about sleep, nutrition, mental health, and how to catch more ZZZs.

Three children posing in front of a white car. The child on the left is wearing a pink outfit and holding a black cat.

White knuckles, locked hands, and a cry for help

By Cristal Quijada

After surviving childhood trauma and debilitating panic attacks, Cristal Quijada, now a master's student in the online MPH program at Michigan Public Health, became a public health nurse advocating for trauma-informed, equitable mental health care.

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The impact of air pollution on your health

Sara Adar

Discover the surprising links between air pollution and common health conditions like asthma, heart disease, and even dementia. Learn about the effects of pollution on vulnerable populations and the importance of rethinking pollution in the wake of climate change.