produced by: Boston University School of Public Health
Only 1 in 4 sunscreens on the U.S. market offer sufficient sun protection and are free of concerning ingredients.
Women of color and women who are less educated are more likely to use hygiene products with added scents and other harmful ingredients.
People living in poverty are at an increased risk for chronic inflammation, a cause of symptoms linked to diseases like cancer and diabetes.
Health care workers in the United States are five times more likely to experience workplace violence than workers in any other profession.
On fame, influence, and the power of recognition in science.
Incorporating just 500 steps of additional movement into each day can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease death by 7%.
Heat waves are becoming more frequent and severe, highlighting the need to prepare communities to stay cool against this looming threat.
Swimming lessons are a key protector against drowning, but unequal access leaves some children more vulnerable than others.
While there is buzz about the potential benefits of using psychedelic drugs for mental health treatment, research shows that the risks may outweigh the rewards.
Since the pandemic, older adults have struggled with re-entering society, raising concerns about the mental health impact of their isolation.
Grief after pet loss is not widely understood or respected. Allowing space for this grief can help others feel less alone.
As we age, we begin to question a lot, including our religion. Recent research points to humility as a tool to healthily navigate the process.
Cultural variations among Black and White rural populations deeply and uniquely impact their perceptions of mental health.
Teenagers may be delaying drinking, with recent research showing a decline in adolescent alcohol use across all ages.
Women of color and women who are less educated are more likely to use hygiene products with added scents and other harmful ingredients.
Health care workers in the United States are five times more likely to experience workplace violence than workers in any other profession.
On fame, influence, and the power of recognition in science.
Swimming lessons are a key protector against drowning, but unequal access leaves some children more vulnerable than others.
Little Free Libraries stocked with health-related books may be a promising way to promote health literacy in rural areas.
On how and when scientists speak out and engage, pushing beyond peer review and into the public conversation.
Only 1 in 4 sunscreens on the U.S. market offer sufficient sun protection and are free of concerning ingredients.
Heat waves are becoming more frequent and severe, highlighting the need to prepare communities to stay cool against this looming threat.
Nail salon technicians are constantly exposed to harmful chemicals, which can have a profound impact on their cognitive health and well-being.
Loud music at concerts and festivals can cause long-term hearing damage, and earplugs may offer a promising solution. If people wear them.
While use of flame retardants has steadily declined, products of the past and present may pose lasting concerns for the health of the public.
Among students surveyed about climate anxiety, those actively participating in climate activism reported fewer symptoms of major depression.
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.
Young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive less sexual education than their neurotypical peers. Many believe parents should play a bigger role in filling in the education gaps.
Insurance status is deeply connected to birth weight, with uninsured pregnant women more likely to have a low-birth-weight birth.
People living in poverty are at an increased risk for chronic inflammation, a cause of symptoms linked to diseases like cancer and diabetes.
Incorporating just 500 steps of additional movement into each day can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease death by 7%.
Diabetic children living in rural areas have more difficulty accessing continuous glucose monitors, a convenient blood sugar management tool.
Kimberly Bertrand, a cancer epidemiologist in the Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University and co-investigator with the Black Women’s Health Study, shares about her work and some of the key findings from the study to date.
Nearly 83% of alcohol-related cancer deaths could be averted if adults who drink reduced their alcohol consumption to align with dietary recommendations.
Television viewing in young adulthood, as well as increasing TV time with age, are associated with a higher risk of heart disease and related health concerns.
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.
