News Stories of the Year

For many women, the transition into menopause brings ongoing sleep problems, including frequent awakenings, difficulty falling asleep, and interrupted sleep. These changes can begin as early as the mid-30s and...

Kelly Baron, PhD, talks with WebMD about how “social jet lag” happens and what you can do to lessen its effects.

Jennifer Mundt, PhD, shared her expertise with CNN on how fear and stress can influence sleep and trigger nightmares, especially during the Halloween season.

The Department of Family and Preventive Medicine is very pleased to announce the appointment of Bernadette Kiraly, MD and Jim VanDerslice, PhD as joint holders of the T. H. Morton...

Utah has historically been known for its youthful population and high fertility rates, setting it apart from national trends. However, the public health landscape is shifting with recent demographic trends...

Skyler Crouch, PhD student in the Department of Family & Preventative Medicine's Division of Public Health at the University of Utah, has been elected the Treasurer-Elect for the Student Assembly...

Joshua Landvatter, PhD, postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Family & Preventive Medicine’s Behavioral Sleep Medicine Laboratory at the University of Utah, has been selected for a highly competitive T32...

Kelly Baron, PhD, explains to TIME how an unhealthy fixation on sleep metrics, known as orthosomnia, can fuel anxiety and worsen insomnia.

John Barrett, MD, has been appointed to the George D. Gross, MD, and Ester S. Gross, MD, Presidential Endowed Chair at the University of Utah’s Department of Family and Preventive...

Department Chair John Barrett, MD, reflects on his career path for Good Notes Blog.

A group of distinguished leaders from the University of Utah’s Department of Family & Preventive Medicine (DFPM) recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in Capitol Hill Day and advocate...

Kelly Glazer Baron, PhD, was featured in The Atlantic for her insights on America’s insomnia crisis, including her coining of the term “orthosomnia."

Claire Wulfman, a Master of Public Health graduate in the Class of 2025, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright Award for the 2025–26 academic year. The Fulbright Program is a...

Kelly Baron, PhD, discusses with Popular Science how stress and anxiety from using sleep trackers can affect sleep health.

The Department of Family & Preventive Medicine (DFPM) is proud to announce that Public Health Assistant Professor Teresa DeAtley, PhD, MPH, has been elected to the University of Utah Academic...

Jennifer Mundt, PhD, shares insights with La Presse on the causes of night terrors in children and adults, along with behavioral strategies for managing them.

On April 24, 2025, the Division of Public Health proudly celebrated the Class of 2025 at a dinner reception held at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

On April 16, 2025, the Department of Family & Preventive Medicine (DFPM) Education Committee hosted its 7th annual Education, Research, and Community Engagement Summit...

Pamela Rojas-Cartolin, a first-year Master of Public Health (MPH) student specializing in global health, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Center for...

The University of Utah’s Department of Family & Preventive Medicine (DFPM) ranked second in the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) annual...

MPH students reshape conversations around menstrual health through their research.

Jennifer Mundt, PhD, shares her expert insights on the "socks or no socks" debate for better sleep, including the advice she gives her patients.

Jennifer Mundt, PhD, discusses stress-related insomnia and shares tips to improve sleep patterns with CNN Health.