News Archive
| December, 2017 |
Stephenie Lemon, PhD, collaborates with other researchers to reduce disparities in breast cancer care (UmassMedNow) |
| October, 2017 |
Center for Tobacco Treatment Research &Training awarded $1 million to bring training and research programs to Massachusetts communities (UmassMedNow) |
| October, 2017 |
Barbara Olendzki, MPH, RD, LDN, attends The Town Hall Medicine Microbiome Summit to share her research on IBD and diet.(View video by login in here) |
| September, 2017 |
Congratulations to our long-term faculty and staff; Victoria Andersen(15 yrs), Stephenie Lemon (15yrs), You Fu Li (20yrs) & Linda Churchill (30yrs). |
| August 24, 2017 |
Wenjun Li, PhD, evaluate the extent of pain relief and functional improvement in total joint replacement (UmassMedNow) |
| May 18, 2017 |
Yunsheng Ma, MD, PhD, presents a poster at the Seventh annual Clinical and Translational Science research retreat (UmassMedNow) |
| March 2017 |
AHA dietary counseling has positive effect on reducing added sugar intake Yunsheng Ma, MD, PhD (European Journal of Nutrition) |
| Winter 2017 |
Addressing Obesity in Diverse Communities: An Interview with Milagros C. Rosal, PhD, professor of medicine 'Outlook Newsletter' |
| February 21, 2017 |
Should You Try Mindfulness Meditation to Treat Anxiety Disorder? Judson A. Brewer, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine (U.S. News & World Report). |
| January 19, 2017 |
Is the Default Mode of the Brain to Suffer? Judson A. Brewer, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine. (New York Magazine). |
| December 29, 2016 |
How to Break Your Tanning Habit For Good. Sherry Pagoto, PhD, associate professor of medicine. (Cosmopolitan) |
| October 9, 2016 |
Health advocates: Some colleges’ make indoor tanning too easy notes Sherry Pagoto, PhD, associate professor of medicine. (KHOU-TV Houston & USA Today). |
| Sep 15, 2016 |
Mindful eating app, program helps curb snacking. Judson A. Brewer, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine (WCVB-TV). |
| Sep 4, 2016 |
Schools an 'untapped resource' in childhood obesity battle. Wenjun Li, PhD, associate professor of medicine. (Worcester Telegram & Gazette). |
| May 18, 2016 |
Newly diagnosed diabetes increases risk of heart attack, stroke even among statin users: Yunsheng Ma, MD, PhD, MPH, (UmassmedNow), (Medpagetoday). |
| May 11, 2016 |
"Can we be civil and succeed in academic medicine?”: Dr. Pbert asks at the 2016 Women’s Faculty Committee Awards Luncheon (UmassmedNow). |
| April 14, 2016 |
Michigan LGBT Community Centers Offer 2016 Smoking Cessation Programs - Denise Jolicoeur, MPH, CHES. (PrideSource). |
| April 10, 2016 |
Finding exercise that speaks to you, making it fun. Sherry Pagoto, PhD, associate professor of medicine. (Chicago Tribune). |
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April 4, 2016
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Wenjun Li, PhD, new study shows that pricing and packaging requirements for cigars has reduced youth access to fruit-flavored cigars (UmassmedNow). |
| February 21, 2016 |
Judson A. Brewer, MD, PhD, article on 5 new ways meditation improves your life (Men's Journal). |
| February 18, 2016 |
Sherry Pagoto, PhD, associate professor of medicine,explains how social media can be used to promote healthy lifestyles. |
| January 24, 2016 |
Yunsheng Ma, MD, PhD, is featured in MedPageToday on research about 'Searching for a Fix to Unreliable Nutritional Research'. |
| January 20, 2016 |
Congratulations to Milagros Rosal for receiving the 2016 Chancellors Award for Advancing Institutional Excellence in Diversity. |
| January 13, 2016 |
The Center for Mindfulness is featured in Worcester Telegram & Gazette in a story about the benefits and practice of mindfulness. |
| December 31, 2015 |
Judson A. Brewer, MD, PhD, article on new gadgets and apps that are trying to make mindfulness meditation easier for beginners. |
| December 31, 2015 |
Yunsheng Ma, MD, PhD, study on high fiber diet among 14 Science-Backed New Year’s Resolution Ideas. |
| December 28, 2015 |
Top Five UmassMedNow Most-Read Stories of 2015, Yunsheng Ma, MD, PhD,study of a simple high fiber diet. |
| December 17, 2015 |
Judith K. Ockene, PhD, MEd, MA, talks about teaching medical students to help patients manage their weight, quit smoking. |
| December 9, 2015 |
Barbara Olendzki, RD, MPH, LDN, leads a cooking class that aims to prepare medical students for better patient care. |
| Various dates, 2015 |
Yunsheng Ma, MD, PhD, NSF funded study featured in; (CMIO), (HealthItSecurity), (UmassMedNow) and (HDM). |
| October 27, 2015 |
Yunsheng Ma, MD, PhD & Sherry Pagoto, PhD, quoted in an article about7 Kiwi Fruit Benefits. |
| October 9, 2015 |
Sherry Pagoto, PhD, co-authored an editorial in JAMA Dermatology that indicates skin cancer rates are higher in Gay and Bisexual Men. |
| October 5, 2015 |
Sherry Pagoto, PhD, associate professor of medicine, suggests ways to address a loved one’s weight issue. |
| September 29, 2015 |
Elizabeth Procter-Gray, PhD, talks about a study on insights to help get more elders walking. |
| September 8, 2015 |
Judson A. Brewer, MD, PhD, talks about recent findings on how meditation affects the human brain. |
| August 13, 2015 |
Wenjun Li, PhD, analysis finds wide disparities in childhood obesity among school districts in Massachusetts. |
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July 31, 2015 |
Sherry Pagoto, PhD, is quoted in an article on off-campus college housing that provide students free access to tanning. |
| July 31, 2015 |
Judson A. Brewer, MD, PhD, explains how mindfulness may help to curb cigarette cravings. |
| July 23, 2015 |
Sherry Pagoto, PhD, and WPI are developing an app called RELAX which targets stress eating. |
| June 6, 2015 |
Sherry Pagoto, PhD: Quoted in an article in Boston Globe about apps used for stress management. |
| June 3, 2015 |
Sherry Pagoto, PhD: Campaign on legal age limit for tanning beds. |
| June 1, 2015 |
Sherry Pagoto, PhD: Talks about link between indoor tanning and cancer. |
| May 30, 2015 |
Sherry Pagoto, PhD: How to Make the Most of Your Health and Fitness Apps. |
| May 27, 2015 |
Sherry Pagoto, PhD: Featured in Boston Globe in an article on Tanning Salons In Colleges. |
| May 19, 2015 |
Sherry Pagoto, PhD: Raises awareness of tanning bed health concerns at Washington, D.C., forum |
| April 1, 2015 |
Yunsheng Ma, MD, PhD:Can Burning the Midnight Oil Lead to Diabetes? |
| March 16, 2015 |
Lori Pbert, PhD: Provide practical guidelines for pediatric practice in smoking cessation. |
| March 11, 2015 |
Yunsheng Ma, MD, PhD: Focusing on fiber may work for weight loss. |
| March 10, 2015 |
Barbara Olendzki, RD, MPH: Access to healthy food limited in many Central Massachusetts communities. |
| February 17, 2015 |
Sybil Crawford, PhD, finds hot flashes can persist for many years. |
| February 16, 2015 |
Yun sheng Ma, MD, PhD: A simple diet focused on increasing fiber consumption. |
| January 24, 2015 |
Saki Santorelli, EdD, discusses using mindfulness to improve job focus and effectiveness. |
| January 29, 2015 |
Sherry Pagoto, PhD, comments on 15-calorie lozenges being marketed to help curb your appetite. |
| January 21, 2015 |
Sherry Pagoto, PhD,talks about health-related apps in comparison to what is used in clinical practice. |
| January 6, 2015 |
ABC News: Judson Brewer, MD, PhD, explains how mindfulness techniques can help patients quit smoking. |
| January, 2015 |
Sherry Pagoto, PhD:UMass Med and WPI to team on healthy-eating app. |
| December 14, 2014 |
Judson Brewer, MD, PhD, talks about mindfulness with 60 Minutes correspondent Anderson Cooper. |
| November 24, 2014 |
Sherry Pagoto, PhD: Lack of funding leaves police fitness up to local departments. |
| November 11, 2014 |
Sherry Pagoto, PhD, offers tips to restructure your home environment to aid in weight loss. |
| October 10, 2014 |
GMA features Sherry Pagoto, PhD: Tanning beds widely available on or near college campuses, despite cancer risk. |
| October 7, 2014 |
Wenjun Li, PhD: UMass Chan and DPH findings challenge previous conclusions about healthy eating. |
| September 29, 2014 |
Health Watch: Importance of Soluable Fiber starring Jennifer Fournier, RD. |
| September 18, 2014 |
Health Fair at the State House showcasing the Division’s extensive work! |
| August 30, 2014 |
Martinus Evans graduated from University of Connecticut with a Masters degree in Health Promotion. |
| August 30, 2014 |
Tariana Little presenting poster at APHA Annual Meeting on November 15-19, 2014. |
| August 25, 2014 |
Sherry Pagoto comments on a social networking site dedicated to science and research. |
| August 1, 2014 |
As skin cancer soars, UMass Chan researcher explores alternatives to sun tanning. |
| July 22, 2014 |
Older adults who walk out of necessity are at highest risk for outdoor falls |
| July 8, 2014 |
First-of-its-kind tobacco treatment training program launched |
| June 9, 2014 |
Worcester Prevention Research Center awarded $4.4 million from CDC |
| May 30, 2014 |
Pagoto weigh in on new tanning bed regs in New York Times |
| April 28, 2014 |
Ronnesia Gaskins quoted in an article about smoking cessation programs |
| April 25, 2014 |
UMass Chan first to develop evidence-based diet for inflammatory bowel disease |
| April 24, 2014 |
Judith Ockene named Distinguished Scientist by Society of Behavioral Medicine |
| April 22, 2014 |
Sherry Pagoto talks about the support that social media can offer in weight loss |
| April 21, 2014 |
Sybil Crawford discusses her recent study findings about women's menstrual periods during menopause |
| January 28, 2014 |
Pagoto discusses cognitive-behavioral therapy and diet management |
| January 25, 2014 |
Jolicoeur talks on training needed to become a certified tobacco treatment specialist |
| January 14, 2014 |
Wenjun Li findings indicate change in design by tobacco companies |
| October 28, 2013 |
Ockene on hormone therapy: In the final analysis, proceed with caution |
| October 18, 2013 |
Wenjun Li, reports declining obesity among Mass. Students |
| October 17, 2013 |
Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine celebrates 30 years |
| October 10, 2013 |
Ockene plays key role in new advisory from American Heart Association |
| October 8, 2013 |
Pagoto finds proven behavioral strategies lacking |
| Winter, 2013 |