Research

Public health sciences major Nylla Henriquez placed second in the CLACLS Undergraduate Research Award Poster Competition.

The findings of a new study, co-authored by Cassandra Spracklen and Chi “Josh” Zhao, show that lifestyle plays a larger role than genetics in disease risk.

People living with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, face significantly elevated rates of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, according to a new review.

The School of Public Health and Health Sciences held its 29th annual Research Day on May 1, 2026, in conjunction with the school's Hub Opening Celebration.

Kinesiology researchers are recruiting healthy adults aged 25–40 and 65–85 for a study examining muscle function and the energy demands of walking as we age.

The Advancing Research in Hearing Healthcare Lab is seeking participants aged 40 and older to participate in a study on over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids.

Kinesiology's Amanda Paluch writes for the ACSM "Hot Topic" about the current state of research on daily steps and optimizing health outcomes.

Doctoral candidate Saharra Dixon is on 1 of 10 teams of artists and early career researchers named 2026 Renée Fleming Neuroarts Investigator Awards recipients.

Elena Carbone has been elected to the position of Vice President/President-Elect of the International Health Literacy Association (IHLA).

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine committee - including Dean Siega-Riz - reports on cardiovascular disease and pregnancy-related deaths.

Assistant Professor of Nutrition Chaoran Ma is among the six 2026-27 Family Research Scholars selected by the UMass Center for Research on Families (CRF).

SLHS doctoral candidate Brittany Ciullo has been awarded the 2026 Council for Academic Programs in Communication Science and Disorders (CAPCSD) PhD Scholarship.