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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 - 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 - Kidfluencing: Profits Over Protection 06.25.2025 view article - Kidfluencing: Profits Over Protection Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health Kidfluencing: Profits Over Protection The more successful a family's kidfluencing venture, the more likely the child’s fundamental rights are being violated. Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond
view article - The Caregivers Holding Up America’s Health System 06.12.2025 view article - The Caregivers Holding Up America’s Health System Health Equity Aging Populations The Caregivers Holding Up America’s Health System The Trump administration’s restrictive immigration policies are destabilizing a health care workforce the country cannot afford to lose. Fellow Rowena Lindsay
view article - Climate Policies Improve the Health of Mothers and Children in NYC 04.08.2025 view article - Climate Policies Improve the Health of Mothers and Children in NYC Environment Environmental Health Climate Policies Improve the Health of Mothers and Children in NYC Climate-related policies in New York City have improved air quality across the city, particularly benefitting mothers in polluted areas. Guest Author Frederica P. Perera
view article - Debate for Decriminalizing Drugs 04.02.2025 view article - Debate for Decriminalizing Drugs Mental & Behavioral Health Substance Use Debate for Decriminalizing Drugs A new study suggests that the passage of Oregon's Measure 110 was not the primary driver of the rise in drug overdose deaths in the state. Fellow Lia Musumeci
view article - To Fluoridate or Not to Fluoridate? 03.19.2025 view article - To Fluoridate or Not to Fluoridate? Environment Environmental Health To Fluoridate or Not to Fluoridate? While water fluoridation has demonstrated public health benefits, its role in modern society is being questioned. Fellow Jude Sleiman