Latest SPHHP News

  • Study examines how diet quality impacts oral microbiome
    4/11/25

    Women who followed healthier diets had lower abundance of certain oral microbiome bacteria, including bacteria that can promote gum disease and heart infections.

  • UB schools among best in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings
    4/8/25

    UB's graduate programs in engineering, education, public health and more are among the nation's top ranked.

  • Predicting postpartum hypertension
    4/3/25

    UB research finds a new way to identify postpartum women who face an elevated risk for hypertension but are overlooked by current medical guidelines.

  • Cancer epidemiologist to deliver Graham lecture
    4/2/25
    Christine B. Ambrosone, a distinguished professor of oncology and leading expert in cancer prevention and control, will deliver the 18th Annual Saxon Graham Lecture on April 18.
  • Gresham lecturer to explore the power of play
    4/2/25
    Play isn’t just for children — it’s a vital part of lifelong health and well-being. But what makes play so powerful, and how does it shape the way we interact with the world?
  • Psychedelics and sex: New research explores perceived impacts on sexuality and intimacy
    3/31/25

    Results found that 70% of participants reported perceived impacts of psychedelic experiences on their sexuality and/or sexual experiences, with 65% mentioning short-term effects and nearly 53% reporting long-term effects.

  • Could eating chili during pregnancy help lower the risk of gestational diabetes? A UB study says it’s possible
    3/24/25

    A UB study suggests that when consumed in chili during pregnancy, beans may help lower one’s risk for gestational diabetes. 

  • Athletic Training Program earns full reaccreditation
    2/24/25
    UB’s Athletic Training Program has achieved full reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), marking a significant milestone in the program’s development and excellence in education.
  • UB researchers’ paper on transitions of care wins national award
    2/24/25

    Study shows pharmacist-physician collaborations reduce hospital readmissions, save money.

  • Collaboration enhances hands-on learning
    2/13/25

    UB PT students worked with medical students recently to help teach musculoskeletal exam technique as part of interprofessional collaboration.