produced by: Boston University School of Public Health
On the translation and implementation of science, and the time required to carry out these processes effectively and without harm.
Youth who spoke languages other than English were discharged from the hospital up to 66 minutes later than English speakers, on average.
Higher maternal stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms during pregnancy are associated with higher negative temperament in children.
Regulatory monitors are the gold standard for collecting air quality data, but marginalized communities have fewer monitors than White areas.
Psilocybin therapy may help ease end-of-life dread, but broader acceptance requires better patient education and clinician training.
In an age that craves efficiency in all that we do, is it reasonable to ask for more efficient, perhaps faster science? We are not so sure.
Adults living in the Stroke Belt were 1.2 times more likely to suffer a stroke than their counterparts living elsewhere.
While an orange won’t replace your psychiatrist, a gut microbe that thrives on citrus fruit has been linked to a lower risk of depression.
Psilocybin therapy may help ease end-of-life dread, but broader acceptance requires better patient education and clinician training.
While an orange won't replace your psychiatrist, a gut microbe that thrives on citrus fruit has been linked to a lower risk of depression.
Misdiagnosis can lead to long-term emotional distress, feelings of worthlessness, and diminished trust in the broader health care system.
Music therapy is linked with improved sleep quality as well as a reduction in insomnia symptoms and reported feelings of anxiety.
As demand for mental health services rises, digital platforms that combine self-guided tools with provider-led care are essential.
The more time people spend actively engaging on social media—whether through posting, commenting, or messaging—the lonelier they may feel.
On the translation and implementation of science, and the time required to carry out these processes effectively and without harm.
Youth who spoke languages other than English were discharged from the hospital up to 66 minutes later than English speakers, on average.
In an age that craves efficiency in all that we do, is it reasonable to ask for more efficient, perhaps faster science? We are not so sure.
A diverse medical workforce is a matter of life and death for communities that face disproportionate health disparities.
PHPod explores the world of health communications, how it can improve, and why we need it now more than ever.
Empowering individuals to speak up, to share what is embarrassing or shameful, is central to fostering better public health outcomes.
Regulatory monitors are the gold standard for collecting air quality data, but marginalized communities have fewer monitors than White areas.
Babies exposed to high levels of NO2 in the final weeks of pregnancy had a 30% higher risk of NICU admission than those with cleaner air.
Using plastic cookware daily could introduce up to 5,000 pieces of microplastics into your meals each year.
Climate-related policies in New York City have improved air quality across the city, particularly benefitting mothers in polluted areas.
While the climate change denier network is relatively small, it effectively enables climate-related misinformation to rapidly spread online.
While water fluoridation has demonstrated public health benefits, its role in modern society is being questioned.
Higher maternal stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms during pregnancy are associated with higher negative temperament in children.
Teens with autism and other developmental disabilities were less likely to use hormonal contraceptives than their typically developing peers.
Following the Dobbs decision, the number of women using period-tracking apps has increased from 37% to 45%, raising privacy concerns.
Pregnant women supported by a doula were 46% more likely to attend a postpartum appointment than those without.
As sex toys break down with use, they may release harmful chemicals, like phthalates and microplastics, inside the body.
Among low-risk pregnant mothers, Black mothers were 149% more likely than White mothers to undergo an unscheduled C-section.
Adults living in the Stroke Belt were 1.2 times more likely to suffer a stroke than their counterparts living elsewhere.
The health landscape in the United States reveals that both access barriers and exemption trends are contributing to vaccination gaps.
When early detection can mean the difference between life and death, AI-assisted cancer detection offers a promising way forward.
Once patients have the access and motivation to get their flu shot, they will likely continue to do so in the future.
The persistent inequity in COVID-19 vaccination rates has had daunting health, social, and economic consequences worldwide.
The Mini-PASS initiative shows that portable water systems can be a safe, effective alternative to modern plumbing in rural communities that lack infrastructure.
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