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Item Alcohol advertisements(2007-08-27) Finnegan, John; Keryn PaschWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. Adolescents who attend schools in neighborhoods where alcohol advertisements are prominent are more likely to drink alcohol. That’s according to Keryn Pasch, lead author of the study conducted by the University of Minnesota and University of Florida. Pasch says that the effectiveness of such advertising should prompt elected officials to enact restrictions on where it can be displayed.Item and breast cancer(2010-01-21) Finnegan, John; Beth VirnigWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. Ductal carcinoma in situ -- or DCIS -- is defined as an abnormal collection of cells in the milk ducts of the breast. Today, DCIS accounts for about a fourth of all positive breast cancer screenings. But DCIS is not itself considered breast cancer. As a result, it remains unclear how aggressively to treat the condition. That’s according to University of Minnesota health policy professor Beth Virnig. In a report last week for the National Cancer, she and her colleagues called for more research. Virnig notes that treatments for DCIS can often result in complications and side effects. For Public Health Moment, I’m John FinneganItem Asthma and children and indoor air pollutants(2006-10-31) Finnegan, John; Ian GreavesItem Binge drinking(2009-04-07) Finnegan, John; Mandy StahreWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. Binge drinking is common among active-duty military personnel, according to a new study released by the University of Minnesota and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the study, involving more than 16,000 military personnel, binge drinking was reported by 43 percent of military personnel during the past month. How does one define binge drinking? Lead author of the study, Mandy Stahre, a University of Minnesota Ph.D. student, explains. Stahre says the study shows that binge drinking is a significant public health problem. With another Public Health Moment, I’m John Finnegan.Item Binge Drinking(2007-12-10) Finnegan, John; Toben NelsonWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. The Upper Midwest has some of the highest rates of binge drinking in the United States. The tragic death of 21-year-old Mankato woman is the most recent example. Toben Nelson, a University of Minnesota epidemiologist, has advice for parents. Nelson believes that lawmakers also have a role. For example, he says that research has shown that increasing the tax on alcohol products would be an effective way to reduce underage drinking. With another Public Health Moment, I’m John Finnegan.Item Binge drinking has declined(2007-04-16) Finnegan, John; Rhonda Jones-WebbItem Biostats and NCAA BB tourney(2007-03-07) Finnegan, John; Brad CarlinWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. It’s March Madness time. The NCAA basketball playoffs begin March 13. Let’s say you’re in an office pool and you need advice in picking winners. Who do you call? How about Brad Carlin, a biostatistician at the University of Minnesota.Item Biotech drugs and arthritis(2010-06-14) Finnegan, John; Pinar Karaca-MandicWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. Biotech drugs used to treat people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis cost as much as 10 times more than conventional medicine. But often they are also more effective. But a new study shows that arthritis sufferers are less likely to use these more powerful drugs if their health insurance provider requires a higher co-pay to purchase them. University of Minnesota health policy professor Pinar Karaca-Mandic, the study’s lead researcher, explains. She says that health insurance companies need to establish more flexible guidelines that ensure that those who would truly benefit from the drugs can afford to take them. With another Public Health Moment, I’m John Finnegan.Item Blue Zones Project(2009-06-25) Finnegan, John; Leslie LyttleWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. Albert Lea, Minnesota is the center of an innovative, ten-month pilot project designed to improve the health and life expectancy of people who live and work there. It’s called the AARP Blue Zones Vitality Project. Leslie Lyttle, a University of Minnesota epidemiology professor, is co-director of the project. Lyttle says that instead of focusing on diet and exercise, the project encourages the best practices of the world's longest-lived populations with strategies such as making it easier to get around on and encouraging the development of social networks. With another Public Health Moment I’m John Finnegan.Item Cancer Survivors and Returning to Work(2010-07-26) Finnegan, John; Nancy NachreinerWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. More than 11 million Americans are cancer survivors and the number is growing. Yet little is known about how to help working-age cancer survivors as they return to their jobs and try to balance work, life, and their health. Nancy Nachreiner, an environmental health professor at the University of Minnesota, is trying to help. Recently, she conducted a study involving 110 working-age women who are cancer survivors. The Minnesota Medical Foundation funded the study. Nachreiner says that the study results can help survivors, health providers, and employers. With another Public Health Moment, I’m John Finnegan.Item Car safety-air bags and seat belts(2007-06-01) Finnegan, John; Toben NelsonWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. About 40,000 Americans die each year from injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents. As the summer vacation season begins, families should be mindful of the importance of seat belts as well as the benefits, and potential dangers, of air bags, says Toben Nelson, a University of Minnesota epidemiologist. Air bags have been credited with saving about 14,000 lives, but Nelson adds that studies have shown them to be dangerous for children and adults of short stature. With another Public Health Moment, I’m John Finnegan.Item Causes of childhood obesity and $3.4 million study(2006-11-13) Finnegan, John; Leslie LyttleWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. What are the causes for the rise of childhood obesity? An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Minnesota, led by epidemiologist Leslie Lytle, aims to find out.Item Cervical Cancer(2007-01-31) Finnegan, John; Kristin AndersonItem Charred meats and pancreatic cancer risk(2009-05-27) Finnegan, John; Kristin AndersonWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. People who regularly eat very red meat that is very well done, burned or charred may increase their risk of pancreatic cancer by almost 60 percent. That’s according to a 9-year study that involved more than 62,000 people. The study was led by Kristin Anderson, a University of Minnesota cancer epidemiologist. Anderson recommends turning down the heat when you grill meats and says that you should trim away any burned or charred portions. With another Public Health Moment, I’m John Finnegan.Item Coffee may reduce risk of diabetes(2007-11-08) Finnegan, John; Mark PereiraWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. Drinking several cups of coffee each day may lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. The finding comes from an 11-year study of more than 28,000 postmenopausal women. University of Minnesota epidemiologist Mark Pereira was the study’s lead researcher.Item Dementia(2009-08-20) Finnegan, John; Alvaro AlonsoItem Determining the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is the goal of a new $26 million study, funded by the National Institutes of Health.(2010-07-26) Finnegan, John; Alvaro AlonsoWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. Determining the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is the goal of a new $26 million study, funded by the National Institutes of Health. The study involves University of Minnesota researchers, including Alvaro Alonso, an assistant professor of epidemiology. He says it will build on the so-called ARIC study, an influential 20-year-old project that has looked at and identified risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Previous research has already shown a connection between cardiovascular disease and dementia, Alonso says. This study, when finalized in about three years, should lead to new preventive strategies and treatments for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. With another Public Health Moment, I’m John Finnegan.Item Diabetes and Depresseion(2009-07-07) Finnegan, John; Mark PereiraWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. Women with diabetes are 85 percent more likely to suffer from depression during or following pregnancy. That’s according to research involving more than 50,000 women. University of Minnesota epidemiologist Mark Pereira was a co-author of the study. Pereira recommends that pregnant women, especially those with diabetes, consult closely with their doctor to ensure their health and the health of their baby. With another Public Health Moment, I’m John Finnegan.Item Dieting during teen years can lead to longterm health problems(2006-12-21) Finnegan, John; Dianne Neumark-SztainerWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota A new study has found that dieting during teen years can lead to long-term health problems. Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, a University of Minnesota epidemiologist, who conducted the five-year study, says that dieting teens were three times more likely to be overweight after five years than their peers who didn’t diet.Item Disordered eating(2009-09-30) Finnegan, John; Dianne Neumark-SztainerWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. Overweight youth with certain socio-environmental, psychological, and behavioral tendencies are more likely to suffer from eating disorders. These tendencies include reading magazine articles about dieting, reporting a lack of family connectedness, and placing a high importance on weight. That’s according to research led by Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, a University of Minnesota professor of epidemiology. Neumark-Sztainer offers advice. With another Public Health Moment, I’m John Finnegan.