Food insecurity drives food choices, affects mental, physical wellness
The social fabric of a community is spun through its foodways, author and professor Dr. Joseph C. Ewoodzie says. The people and places involved in enjoying a meal can also play a part in the physical and mental health of those who don’t have reliable food sources.
Published on Monday, January 30, 2023
Whitlock, Boteler shine as School of Dentistry honorees
Dr. Acie Whitlock is an alumnus of the School of Dentistry, and Dr. William Boteler is a longtime faculty member. The school’s Dental Alumni Board is honoring them for their accomplishments and contributions – Whitlock as Dental Alumnus of the Year, and Boteler as Distinguished Friend of the Year.
Published on Monday, January 30, 2023
Compretta juggles multiple grants, projects aimed at addressing health equity
Having secured neared $6 million in funding for UMMC, the medical anthropologist is on a mission to dispel myths, improve health outcomes and help train future physicians in treating their patients.
Published on Monday, January 30, 2023
Balance is best when it comes to fighting obesity in children, UMMC experts say
The first revised set of guidelines to treat obesity in children and teenagers in more than 15 years adds approved diet drugs and surgery to the list of possible solutions. Still, primary care providers stress a balanced approach of exercise, lifestyle changes and family involvement.
Published on Monday, January 23, 2023