A new study from the University of Washington details how a decline in pollinating insects is putting human health at risk.

Most people who learn they carry a mutation in the BRCA2 gene think of it as a breast and ovarian cancer gene. Angelina Jolie's 2013 public disclosure of her own BRCA mutation and her decision to...

As fires rage and smoke smothers the Pacific Northwest, UW News sat down with five UW experts in fire science, forestry, air pollution and more to ask how they

Study highlights the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant Shigella infections in young children worldwide, urging for prevention and vaccine development.

Washingtonians struggle to afford food amid rising costs and uncertain federal support, according to new survey from UW, WSU and WSDA

Another round of sweltering heat is in store for much of the U.S. this week. The National Weather Service predicts that more than 90 temperature records across the U.S. will be tied or broken this wee...

People in Seattle took more than 10.5 million e-scooter and e-bike trips last year. But scooters can be a risky choice. Harborview treated 163 serious injuries from e-scooters or e-bikes in 2024. Rece...

Doctoral student Betty Cohn studies ethical issues surrounding emerging biotechnology.

Among US public universities, DEOHS programs top US News and World Report’s Best Global Universities list

While new studies suggest that wildfire smoke could affect some aspects of fertility, more research is needed to determine just how cautious prospective parents should be with their smoke exposure.

Celebrating our DEOHS graduates and student, faculty and staff award winners

Public health senior Daphne Suen receives 2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Award.

Master’s student Yifan Lin developed a tool to help understand Alzheimer's and other diseases.

The School of Public Health celebrates our community for their contributions to public health.

Sarah Collier, Jennifer Otten and Marie Spiker honored for interdisciplinary instruction and mentorship.

Parker, a UW SPH doctoral alum, leads Indigenous health research at UW.

Dr. Howard Frumkin gives Omenn Lecture in Environmental Health on May 26

This year’s state budget allotted $48 million this fiscal year, and nearly $70 million next year to implement a uniform electronic health system.

Dr. Howard Frumkin will deliver the 2026 Omenn Lecture, "The nature of environmental health."

In a rethinking of global health, countries emphasize sharing health solutions.

A pilot program at the University of Washington asks: Can a big class feel small?

Ali Shojaie awarded a $3M grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to find a way to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias long before symptoms appear.

A class for new DEOHS graduate students highlights how to make headway on 7 complex challenges in environmental health

A clinic at the New Horizons Youth Shelter treats young people alongside their pets to build better relationships with the medical system — with promising results.

Pooja Manjunath’s practicum helps Washington families find autism resources.

In many cities, vacant lots are part of the everyday landscape. For people living nearby, these spaces can symbolize neglect and raise real concerns about safety. A new study published in the American...

Tongue-swab testing developed by DEOHS faculty member Jerry Cangelosi could revolutionize screening for TB

A judge's ruling blocking the federal government's plan to change recommendations for routine childhood immunizations will keep children safe.

The Trump administration wants to boost manufacturing of glyphosate, the world’s most common weed killer. Here’s what that could mean for health

Climate change is happening, it is human-caused and it is damaging human health, two doctors write.

School of Public Health

MPH student practicum turned public health research into innovative tool.

Children exposed to common air pollutant in the womb and infancy may be at higher risk for elevated blood pressure, DEOHS research finds