Shoshannah Eggers et al. This study collected and analyzed biological specimens to explore the relationship between dietary fiber intake, gut microbiota composition, and multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) colonization. The project involved collecting biospecimens from 600 Wisconsin …
Carbon monoxide awareness and detector use in the state of Wisconsin
Bianca Silva Gordon et al. This study assessed Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector use and awareness in Wisconsin. As a SHOW Ancillary study, the investigators surveyed N=466 participants from unique households in four regions of the …
Biomonitoring of PFAS from the Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW) and comparison with the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
Amy Schultz et al. This study investigated the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the blood of Wisconsin residents, focusing on regional variations and potential health implications. Researchers collected and analyzed blood samples, …
Active transportation, physical activity and gut microbiome diversity
Elizabeth A. Holzhausen et al This study examined the relationship between physical activity, active transportation and gut microbiome composition. Researchers analyzed existing stool samples and physical activity data from 720 Wisconsin residents who participated in …
Changes in alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from Wisconsin
Rachel Pomazal et al. During the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic, we collected survey data on behaviors related to testing, coping, and prevention. In this study, researchers used this data to look at self-reported changes …
Active transportation and self-reported change in physical activity
Jessica Stroope, Alex Garn, and Lisa Cadmus-Bertram Existing survey data allowed researchers to investigate the connection between active transportation and physical activity over time. This study looked at demographic, health, and behavioral information originally collected …
Sense of Community and Mental Health in Wisconsin
A recent study published in Family Medicine and Community Health explores the relationship between community belonging and mental health in Wisconsin. Researchers studied how feeling connected to your neighborhood—called “sense of community”—affects mental health. Using …
Carbon Monoxide Safety in Wisconsin Homes
A recent study looked at how many households have carbon monoxide (CO) detectors and whether people know about state laws requiring them. CO is a tasteless, odorless gas that can cause serious illness or even …
PFAS Exposure in Wisconsin
PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are in everyday items like non-stick pans, food packaging, and fire-fighting foam. These chemicals don’t break down easily, so they can build up in the environment and in our …
REACH Program Awarded NIEHS U24 to establish a longitudinal Environmental Epidemiology Cohort in Wisconsin.
The REACH (Real-world Evidence to Advance Community Health) Program recently received a 5-year U24 award from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) to establish a longitudinal environmental epidemiology cohort. This award will enable …