produced by: Boston University School of Public Health
A look at where the presidential candidates stand on issues surrounding reproductive health, past and present.
Higher levels of antimicrobial resistance were present among those living in more vulnerable, disadvantaged communities.
Native Americans are facing an uptick in opioid-related deaths, highlighting the need for more culturally sensitive interventions.
Spanish-language broadcasts tend to feature more health-adverse TV ads compared to English-language broadcasts.
On the risk of reinforcing elitism in science and the need for greater diversity in the field.
Crisis pregnancy centers may provide access to care and free services, but these centers fail to offer comprehensive reproductive care for patients.
A look at where the presidential candidates stand on issues surrounding crime and criminal justice, past and present.
Nursing homes with more dementia patients are better equipped to provide these patients with proper long-term care.
Native Americans are facing an uptick in opioid-related deaths, highlighting the need for more culturally sensitive interventions.
Predictive models show that states with both minimum age and permit-to-purchase laws would see a 33% decrease in firearm suicide deaths among young adults.
Research shows that combining sports betting with drinking raises the risk of alcohol misuse.
By communicating openly about the dangers of drug use and impaired driving, parents play a key role in helping teens avoid risky behaviors.
Financial and mental well-being are directly linked, with women, young people, and minorities disproportionately affected by financial vulnerability.
With appealing flavors and discrete methods of use, smokeless tobacco use is on the rise, particularly among young people.
A look at where the presidential candidates stand on issues surrounding reproductive health, past and present.
Spanish-language broadcasts tend to feature more health-adverse TV ads compared to English-language broadcasts.
On the risk of reinforcing elitism in science and the need for greater diversity in the field.
A look at where the presidential candidates stand on issues surrounding crime and criminal justice, past and present.
Nursing homes with more dementia patients are better equipped to provide these patients with proper long-term care.
Data on the effectiveness of guaranteed income programs seem unclear if all potential outcomes are treated as being equal.
Despite ongoing safety measures and public education efforts, severe pediatric poisoning cases continue to rise.
While reflective pavement may offer a promising solution for cooling surface temperatures, its effects on air temperatures are minimal.
The places we live likely shape the types of behaviors we engage with, which can lead to changes in personality traits over time.
Neighborhoods experiencing environmental injustices, such as high levels of air pollution, are associated with poorer health outcomes.
Exposure to nature not only aids in stress management and inflammation reduction, but also creates opportunities for connection and community.
Only 1 in 4 sunscreens on the U.S. market offer sufficient sun protection and are free of concerning ingredients.
Crisis pregnancy centers may provide access to care and free services, but these centers fail to offer comprehensive reproductive care for patients.
No matter your age, STIs can be an invisible risk. Older adults may not be thinking about this, but they should.
For women in violent relationships, an abortion can be the difference between finding freedom from or being tethered to an abuser.
Youth voices are needed now more than ever to improve the sexual health of teens across the United States.
Telehealth abortion services have become a pillar of reproductive care post-Dobbs, offering the unique benefit of receiving care at home.
There are many benefits to breastfeeding, but racial, economic, and educational disparities make doing so difficult for some new parents.
Higher levels of antimicrobial resistance were present among those living in more vulnerable, disadvantaged communities.
Does closing the toilet lid before flushing keep germs contained to the bowl? Research suggests that there might be more to it.
In Washington, some immigrant communities are at risk for vaccine-preventable diseases due to low and declining vaccination coverage.
Younger fathers may face unique challenges and stressors that contribute to poorer long-term heart health.
Rising insulin costs are forcing people to make difficult decisions about their care, especially in states that did not expand Medicaid.
People living in poverty are at an increased risk for chronic inflammation, a cause of symptoms linked to diseases like cancer and diabetes.
Public Health Post is a daily population health publication written by Boston University School of Public Health students and leading public health experts. Every day, we spotlight critical intersections in public health and social justice to advance conversations about health in the United States.
