Happiness, health missing from measuring nation’s well-being
Gross domestic product undervalues the true worth of human worth, says a study led by Victoria Fan of the Office of Public Health Services.
2050: Feeding 10 billion people within planetary limits may be achievable
A global shift toward healthy and more plant-based diets, halving food loss and waste and improving farming practices and technologies are required to feed 10 billion people sustainably by 2050, a new study finds.
Study shows improved health, reduced overweight and obesity in Pacific-region children
Researchers aimed to change the context in which child overweight and obesity occurs by building strong partnerships for action within communities.
UH public health study: Start of new relationship is important time for HIV prevention
The research from the Office of Public Health Studies may ultimately help to lower new infections.
UH Hilo professor looks at new treatment of PTSD in vets
The connection between physical, mental and emotional health problems has inspired Christopher Frueh to develop a multi-component treatment for veterans with combat PTSD.
Health declines are more rapid in older women with urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence may trigger a cycle of decreased physical activity that can hasten a decline in overall health.
Helping Waimānalo families use aquaponics, improve health
Three researchers have won a national fellowship and will receive $350,000 funding over three years.
UH Hilo to research high rate of HIV/AIDS in Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders
Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are in the top three ethnicities with the highest rates of HIV diagnoses in the country.
Researchers encourage more farmers’ markets to accept SNAP debit cards
Opal Vanessa Buchthal in the Office of Public Health Studies and her team use spatial analysis to examine the best placement of electronic benefit transfer services.
Suicide prevention awareness shared by faculty
Jane Chung-Do and Deborah Goebert appear on an educational television show to dispel common myths in the hope of saving lives.
