view article - A Second Set of (AI) Eyes: Smarter Screening for Lung Cancer 03.25.2025 view article - A Second Set of (AI) Eyes: Smarter Screening for Lung Cancer Disease Chronic Disease A Second Set of (AI) Eyes: Smarter Screening for Lung Cancer When early detection can mean the difference between life and death, AI-assisted cancer detection offers a promising way forward. Fellow Aidan Stotz
view article - The Flu Shot: Your First Step Towards Protection 03.24.2025 view article - The Flu Shot: Your First Step Towards Protection Disease Infectious Disease The Flu Shot: Your First Step Towards Protection Once patients have the access and motivation to get their flu shot, they will likely continue to do so in the future. Fellow Heather Sherr
view article - Sex Toys: Pleasure or Risk? 03.18.2025 view article - Sex Toys: Pleasure or Risk? Sexual & Reproductive Health Sex and Sexuality Sex Toys: Pleasure or Risk? As sex toys break down with use, they may release harmful chemicals, like phthalates and microplastics, inside the body. Fellow Dani Weissert
view article - Investing in the Health of Boston's Unhoused 03.17.2025 view article - Investing in the Health of Boston's Unhoused Health Equity Housing Investing in the Health of Boston's Unhoused Collaboration between several Boston-based organizations highlights the immediate and long-term support cities can offer the unhoused. Fellow Heather Sherr
view article - The Clouded Harms of Clock Changes 03.14.2025 view article - The Clouded Harms of Clock Changes Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health The Clouded Harms of Clock Changes A new study shows that even minor, one-hour clock changes can negatively affect daily functioning and quality of life. Fellow Mallika Chimpiri
view article - Night Shift 03.13.2025 view article - Night Shift Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health Night Shift Working night shifts takes a toll on one's health, but a light exposure intervention may help nurses better adjust to their changing schedules. Fellow Lia Musumeci
view article - Substance Use Fuels E-Scooter Injuries 03.12.2025 view article - Substance Use Fuels E-Scooter Injuries Environment Environmental Health Substance Use Fuels E-Scooter Injuries From 2019 to 2022, e-scooter injuries nearly tripled, with the use of alcohol and other substances playing a key role in injury risk. Fellow Jude Sleiman
view article - Meat in Moderation 03.10.2025 view article - Meat in Moderation Health Equity Nutrition Meat in Moderation If 200 million adults chose to cut their red and processed meat intake by 30%, over one million cases of type 2 diabetes could be prevented. Fellow Heather Sherr
view article - The Geography of a Healthy Smile 03.07.2025 view article - The Geography of a Healthy Smile Health Equity The Geography of a Healthy Smile The maldistribution of the dental workforce across the country disproportionately affects the health of rural and uninsured populations. Fellow Dani Weissert