produced by: Boston University School of Public Health
With appealing flavors and discrete methods of use, smokeless tobacco use is on the rise, particularly among young people.
On the siloes in which science often operates within and how these may challenge—and even undermine—the scientific enterprise.
Organ transplantation may have deeper effects on recipients than previously thought, with 96% of heart recipients reporting a change in physical attributes post-surgery.
As the population ages, we will increasingly rely on older workers. But how can we ensure they can still do their jobs without discriminating against them?
No matter your age, STIs can be an invisible risk. Older adults may not be thinking about this, but they should.
Exposure to nature not only aids in stress management and inflammation reduction, but also creates opportunities for connection and community.
Racial and ethnic minority children are more likely to have unmet treatment needs for mental health conditions than their White counterparts.
On misinformation and its significant (and growing) threat to the efficacy and utility of science.
With appealing flavors and discrete methods of use, smokeless tobacco use is on the rise, particularly among young people.
Organ transplantation may have deeper effects on recipients than previously thought, with 96% of heart recipients reporting a change in physical attributes post-surgery.
Racial and ethnic minority children are more likely to have unmet treatment needs for mental health conditions than their White counterparts.
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.
On the siloes in which science often operates within and how these may challenge—and even undermine—the scientific enterprise.
As the population ages, we will increasingly rely on older workers. But how can we ensure they can still do their jobs without discriminating against them?
On misinformation and its significant (and growing) threat to the efficacy and utility of science.
Enhancing food options with an assortment of herbs and spices may encourage people to eat healthy, nutrient-rich meals without all the sodium.
Tariem Burroughs, executive director of external partnerships at Drexel Dornsife School of Public Health, discusses his work helping public health students find their niche in the field.
Individuals with household incomes below $50,000 per year had less diverse gut microbiomes compared to those with higher annual incomes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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