view article - Waffle Cones, Waves, Weight Gain 04.25.2019 view article - Waffle Cones, Waves, Weight Gain Health Equity Nutrition Waffle Cones, Waves, Weight Gain Rates of childhood obesity continue to rise, and a growing body of evidence shows that summer break is a critical period for prevention. Guest Author Lindsay Tanskey
view article - Mental Health of Gun Owners' Children 04.18.2019 view article - Mental Health of Gun Owners' Children Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health Mental Health of Gun Owners' Children Children who live in homes with access to firearms are at risk of homicide, suicide, and gun-related accidents. Little is known about mental health effects. Guest Author Jinho Kim
view article - The Remaining Uninsured Americans 03.22.2019 view article - The Remaining Uninsured Americans Health Equity Policy The Remaining Uninsured Americans Disparities in health insurance coverage persist. Hispanic and Black adults are still more likely to be uninsured compared to their White counterparts. Fellow Greg Kantor
view article - The Humanitarian Crisis of Unaccompanied Minor Children from Central America 03.07.2019 view article - The Humanitarian Crisis of Unaccompanied Minor Children from Central America Health Equity Child and Adolescent Health The Humanitarian Crisis of Unaccompanied Minor Children from Central America Unaccompanied children undergo tremendous trauma. Guest Author Anne R. Roschelle
view article - Crowding, Commutes, and Children 03.01.2019 view article - Crowding, Commutes, and Children Health Equity Housing Crowding, Commutes, and Children Rising rents are causing families to move to small spaces or into suburbs. These crowded households and long commutes may directly impact children. Fellow Sampada Nandyala
view article - The Legal Landscape and Latino Children 02.19.2019 view article - The Legal Landscape and Latino Children Health Equity Policy The Legal Landscape and Latino Children Anti-immigrant laws impact health care access for Latino children born in the US to noncitizen parents, especially in counties with high percentages of Latino residents. Guest Author Chenoa Allen
view article - Bullies and Leaders, According to Babies 02.05.2019 view article - Bullies and Leaders, According to Babies Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health Bullies and Leaders, According to Babies Babies may have a more complex perception of their environment than previously understood. Francesco Margoni and colleagues studied how babies differentiate a bully from a leader. Fellow Sampada Nandyala
view article - Deborah Prothrow-Stith 01.21.2019 view article - Deborah Prothrow-Stith Health Equity Violence Deborah Prothrow-Stith Deborah Prothrow-Stith has worked extensively to define youth violence as a health problem. She sat down with PHP to discuss best practices in violence prevention for public health professionals. Fellow Sampada Nandyala
view article - Reducing the Harms of Childhood Trauma 01.18.2019 view article - Reducing the Harms of Childhood Trauma Health Equity Child and Adolescent Health Reducing the Harms of Childhood Trauma A study on the Massachusetts Child Trauma Project showed trauma-informed care of children in the state’s welfare program resulted in less physical abuse, neglect, and better adoption placement. Fellow Sampada Nandyala