epidemiology

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that primarily affects Black and Hispanic people. There are significant gaps in access to high-quality health care for people who live with the disease. Dr. Sarah Reeves is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Epidemiology at the University of Michigan. She focuses her research on ways to improve access to quality health care for those living with sickle cell disease. Reeves discussed her work with WEMU's David Fair.

The number of cases of Lyme disease cases locally is on the rise. Washtenaw County epidemiologist Laura Bauman joined WEMU's David Fair with the latest information and advice on how to best protect yourself.

There have been several holidays so far this year that have been observed while in a pandemic, but with cases surging and many traditions at stake, what…

There are still many questions and concerns about treatment and prevention of COVID-19 as the virus continues to impact many facets of our lives.WEMU's…

After being advised by doctors and public health officials to stay home for the past several months due to the pandemic, voting day may mean some people…

On its surface, there may not appear to be many connections between the coronavirus pandemic and the climate change crisis. You don’t, however, have to…

Dr. Alex Navarro from the University of Michigan Center for the History of Medicine says there are some similarities and several differences between the…

The coronavirus pandemic is ongoing and will be for some time to come. But it is not the only zoonoses we are dealing with globally or locally. Zoonoses…

Even though Michigan's "stay home, stay safe" order has been extended to May 28th due to the coronavirus pandemic. more people are going out, and many…

The appearance of the chemicals known as PFAs in local waterways has become a serious problem. Yet, a recent study determined that certain foods contain…