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The Changing Climate Is Leading to Itchier Summers

Fellow Farah Nimeri

The Key to Encouraging Walking

Fellow Farah Nimeri

Fighting Fire with Fire

Fellow Rylie Lillibridge

Reaping the Benefits

Fellow Barbara Espinosa

Police Chases Gone Wrong

Fellow Priyanka Athalye

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07.08.2024

The Price of a Mani-Pedi

Nail salon technicians are constantly exposed to harmful chemicals, which can have a profound impact on their cognitive health and well-being.

Fellow Heather Sherr

06.14.2024 Distressed white grainy texture over black background

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Environmental Health

Flickering Flames, Lingering Threats

While use of flame retardants has steadily declined, products of the past and present may pose lasting concerns for the health of the public.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

06.11.2024

Do More, Worry Less: Climate Change Anxiety

Among students surveyed about climate anxiety, those actively participating in climate activism reported fewer symptoms of major depression.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

05.15.2024

Automobility: The High Cost of Convenience

Despite the problems associated with cars and driving, including increased air pollution and traffic accidents, both individuals and cities continue to prioritize cars over public health.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

04.24.2024 Pouring hot tea into white ceramic tea cup sitting on a saucer

Tea Time

For many, drinking tea is a sworn-by wellness method, but the realities of tea may have a darker side, with little transparency about sourcing and a shortage of reliable information about what is actually in your cup.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

04.16.2024 Large number of packed bottled drinking water with blue caps

Thirsty for Change: Unveiling the Microscopic Threat in Our Drinking Water

Compared to tap water, bottled water in both plastic and glass bottles contains consistently higher levels of microplastic particles.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

03.13.2024 Low angle of sidewalk in city in sunny day

Youth Fitness Disparities: Why Neighborhoods Matter

Youth who live in neighborhoods with more resources, including high walkability and ample green space, tend to be the most physically fit.

Guest Author Emily D'Agostino

03.06.2024 Aerial view of pedestrians crossing a zebra crossing amidst the green canopy of trees and the surrounding urban environment

Life Expectancy and the Built Environment

The built environment and health are intricately connected, so community planning and policies need to be tailored to the context in which we live.

Guest Author Byoungjun Kim

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