view article - Fluoride, Fillings, and the Future of Children’s Oral Health 09.25.2025 view article - Fluoride, Fillings, and the Future of Children’s Oral Health Health Equity Child and Adolescent Health Fluoride, Fillings, and the Future of Children’s Oral Health Current federal guidance to roll back school-based fluoride programs threatens to undo decades of progress in children's health. Fellow Aidan Stotz
view article - Rethinking the Link Between Bacterial Vaginosis and Sexual Transmission 09.22.2025 view article - Rethinking the Link Between Bacterial Vaginosis and Sexual Transmission Sexual & Reproductive Health Sex and Sexuality Rethinking the Link Between Bacterial Vaginosis and Sexual Transmission A recent study found that treating both women and their male partners with antibiotics reduced bacterial vaginosis recurrence. Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond
view article - The Silent Pain of IUDs 09.18.2025 view article - The Silent Pain of IUDs Sexual & Reproductive Health The Silent Pain of IUDs Over 40% of study participants reported experiencing unacceptable levels of pain related to intrauterine device (IUD) insertion. Fellow Mallika Chimpiri
view article - A Generation Growing Up Sick 09.15.2025 view article - A Generation Growing Up Sick Disease Chronic Disease A Generation Growing Up Sick In the last ten years, rates of obesity, depression, high blood pressure, and other chronic conditions have increased among young adults. Fellow Aidan Stotz
view article - The Fluoride Debate: To Drink or Not To Drink? 09.11.2025 view article - The Fluoride Debate: To Drink or Not To Drink? Environment Environmental Health The Fluoride Debate: To Drink or Not To Drink? Fluoride has long been added to water to fight tooth decay, but concerns over toxicity have fueled ongoing debates. Fellow Mallika Chimpiri
view article - The Court Case That Preceded Thousands of Preventable Gun Deaths 09.10.2025 view article - The Court Case That Preceded Thousands of Preventable Gun Deaths Health Equity Child and Adolescent Health The Court Case That Preceded Thousands of Preventable Gun Deaths Since McDonald v. Chicago, the number of pediatric firearm deaths has surpassed pre-decision trends in states with the most permissive laws. Fellow Rowena Lindsay
view article - When Ideology Clashes With Immunity 09.09.2025 view article - When Ideology Clashes With Immunity Disease Infectious Disease When Ideology Clashes With Immunity Even slight declines in childhood vaccination coverage can cause hospitalizations and other complications to rise dramatically. Fellow Aidan Stotz
view article - Glow Carefully: The Hidden Allergens in Self-Tanners 09.08.2025 view article - Glow Carefully: The Hidden Allergens in Self-Tanners Environment Environmental Health Glow Carefully: The Hidden Allergens in Self-Tanners Self-tanners are safer and more convenient than sunbathing or tanning beds, but they may still cause health concerns like allergic reactions. Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond
view article - More Young Adults Try PrEP, Fewer Stick With It 09.05.2025 view article - More Young Adults Try PrEP, Fewer Stick With It Sexual & Reproductive Health More Young Adults Try PrEP, Fewer Stick With It Only 36% of people who could benefit from PrEP continually use it, and rates are especially low among the youngest adults. Fellow Rowena Lindsay