Scientists train a computer to classify breast cancer tumors
November 30, 2018
A recent study published in the journal NPJ Breast Cancer used a form of artificial intelligence called machine learning to train a computer to identify certain features of breast cancer tumors from images. Dr. Melissa Troester is a co-author.
Only 12 percent of American adults are metabolically healthy, study finds
November 28, 2018
The prevalence of optimal metabolic health in American adults is ‘alarmingly low,’ even among people who are normal weight, a new study finds.
Researchers examine ways to improve retail experience for WIC program recipients
November 27, 2018
A team led by Gillings School researchers examined the retail experience of customers of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program and identified ways in which the experience of WIC recipients could be improved.
UNC part of $14.7 million grant from NFL to examine 20-year neurologic health outcomes in former NFL players
November 16, 2018
Dr. Steve Marshall will be among the injury experts studying the long-term impact of concussions on players in the National Football League.
When it comes to respiratory effects of wood smoke, sex matters
November 14, 2018
Exposure to wood smoke can have different effects on the respiratory immune systems of men and women — effects that may be obscured when data from men and women are lumped together. "The upshot," said senior author Dr. Ilona Jaspers, "is that we really need to consider sex-specific effects when studying wood smoke and other environmental pollutants that threaten public health."
Emissions from cannabis growth in commercial warehouses could have impact on air quality
November 13, 2018
A new study led by Dr. Will Vizuete examines the gases released by four species of cannabis to determine the impact of a thriving marijuana industry on air pollution and human health.
North honored for mentorship, leadership in obesity-related disparities research
November 13, 2018
Dr. Kari North won The Obesity Society's 2018 Shiriki Kumanyika Diversity and Disparities Leadership Award, which aims to recognize researchers who make a significant difference in the area of obesity-related disparities.
Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute awarded $530K+ to help hospitals become ‘Baby-Friendly’
November 13, 2018
The Gillings School's Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute was awarded more than a half-million dollars by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of N.C. to continue its work to promote safe breastfeeding and education services.
Weintraub selected for APHA’s Knutson Distinguished Service Award
November 13, 2018
Dr. Jane Weintraub received the APHA Oral Health Section's distinguished service award at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association in San Diego on Nov. 12.
Mailed HPV tests can help find women at risk for cervical cancer
November 10, 2018
A new study led by Andrea Des Marais and Dr. Jennifer Smith finds that mailing self-collection kits to test for high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has potential to boost cervical cancer screening – especially for low-income women who are overdue for testing. Photo by Kenny Luo.
