Research Archives

06.12.2023 Bad air with PM 2.5 dust in the atmosphere in the city

Keep Your Standards Low (and Your Air Quality High)

If the standard for PM2.5 is lowered from 12 to 8 micrograms per cubic meter, the risk of premature death for all Americans would be reduced, with Black and low-income Americans reaping the most benefits.

Fellow Caroline Dignard

06.05.2023 adolescents on phones in a circle

Left to Their Own Devices

Screen use among adolescents is at an all-time high, worrying experts about downstream effects on physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

Guest Authors Omar Sajjad, Jason Nagata

05.31.2023 child holding old, tore up teddy bear

The Intersection of Income Inequality and Child Maltreatment

When poor and marginalized communities have limited access to resources and community support, child maltreatment reports can increase.

Guest Author Liwei Zhang

05.26.2023 woman in front of window looks down at pregnant belly

The Cost of Eviction

Pregnant people facing eviction had a higher risk of both low birth weight and preterm birth, with Black women experiencing the highest risk.

Fellow Kara Schmidt

05.25.2023 drive-thru sign

Climate on the Menu

Marking items on fast food menus with positive and negative climate impact labels may be an effective way to reduce red-meat consumption.

Fellow Caroline Dignard

05.24.2023 men running on track

Air Pollution's Effect on Athletic Performance

Collegiate runners' repeated exposure to air pollutants, such as particulate matter and ozone, was associated with slower race times.

Guest Author Marika Cusick

05.22.2023 Concept image depicting fear and anxiety related to COVID-19

Mental Health Disparities and the COVID-19 Pandemic

The mental health toll of the COVID-19 pandemic has not been felt equally across racial and ethnic groups, with Hispanic adults reporting higher rates of psychological distress.

Guest Author Yan Luo

05.16.2023 judge's gavel with handcuffs sitting on top of a desk

Providing Immediate Access to Recovery Resources

The Holyoke Early Access to Recovery and Treatment program launched in 2021 with the goal of providing same-day access to opioid use disorder treatment for any adult who appears before the court.

Guest Author Amelia Bailey

05.15.2023 Elderly woman relaxing and breathing fresh air with sunlight in outdoors park

Fresh Air, Sharp Minds

Improving ambient air quality is associated with decreasing the risk of dementia among adults as they age.

Fellow Caroline Dignard

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