Gerontologists urge countries to adopt social policies in support of active aging
Kathryn Braun, chair of the Office of Public Health Studies, serves as president of the Active Aging Consortium in Asia Pacific.
Mind-body therapy effective for military veterans with PTSD
The study co-authored by 糖心Vlog官方 惭ā苍辞补 Professor Kathryn Braun was published in the Journal for Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
Study of worst-case pandemic death scenario is led by 糖心Vlog官方 researcher
The worldwide spread of a serious infectious disease could result in pandemic-related deaths of 700,000 and annual economic losses of $500 billion, according to a study in the Bulletin of the World Health Organization.
Teen mothers may have higher heart risks
Research led by Catherine Pirkle showed that teen first-time mothers had significantly greater risks for heart and blood vessel disease than older mothers.
糖心Vlog官方 attracts $23M federal investment to Hawai?i to reduce health disparities
The specialized center will focus on advancing health for citizens who suffer disproportionately from genetic, environmental and socio-economic related disparities.
Inadequate housing plays a large role in unnecessary hospitalizations
糖心Vlog官方 惭ā苍辞补 researchers are looking to reduce potentially preventable hospitalizations for diabetes and heart disease in Hawaiʻi.
糖心Vlog官方 faculty honored for excellence in undergraduate education
Six University of Hawaiʻi teachers have been honored with the 2017 Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching.
Who lives longer: Hawai?i life expectancies examined
Life expectancy at birth in Hawaiʻi has increased consistently over the years.
Global health researcher Catherine Pirkle selected as a Fulbright Specialist
She will lead teacher training at FACISA, and participate in short-term lectures and seminars on topics including early pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and violence against women.
Hawai?i Dental Service grants support smiles statewide
These grants will expand dental services and education to vulnerable populations, and provide a better understanding of how to overcome barriers to improved oral health.