Research Archives

06.29.2021 rainbow flag with gavel

The Cost of Anti-Trans Laws

The majority of US states have anti-transgender policies in place, potentially jeopardizing the already fragile mental health of trans youth.

Fellow Rubina Veerakone

06.28.2021 figures with muscle pain

Health Equity

Statins and the Nocebo Effect

Patients taking statins are bombarded with myths of harm and side effects, and are more likely to misattribute their development to the medication.

Guest Authors Adam Nelson, Rishi Puri, Steven Nissen

06.24.2021 groceries

Rumors Fuel SNAP/WIC Participation Gap

Potential SNAP and WIC program participants who heard rumors about payback obligation, military conscription, college aid ineligibility, child removal, and non-citizen family member penalties were less likely to receive benefits, impacting the family's food security.

Guest Author Francesca Gany

06.21.2021 feet of person relaxing on couch

“Home” After Incarceration

Feeling at home is difficult for individuals returning from incarceration, but it's critical for successful re-entry.

Guest Authors Alana Rosenberg, Danya Keene, Penelope Schlesinger, Ali Groves, Kim Blankenship

06.18.2021 students attending a lecture

Health Equity

Historically Black Protective Spaces

Black students who attended a Historically Black College or University had lower odds of developing poor cardiovascular health as compared to Black students who attended predominately white institutions.

Fellow Maya Thirkill

06.16.2021 Isolated woman

Latina Immigrants' Social Isolation

Latina immigrants in Houston and Phoenix experienced increased social isolation resulting from local government involvement in Secure Communities, a program that involves local and state officials in immigration enforcement.

Guest Authors Cecilia Menjívar, William Paul Simmons

06.14.2021 woman looking in mirror

Eye of the Beholder

Beauty standards can produce sexual racism, which can lead to feelings of shame and rejection among racial minorities who may then experience increased alcohol consumption, obesity, and high blood pressure.

Fellow Rubina Veerakone

06.11.2021 phone with social media icons

Health Equity

How Are Americans Using Social Media for Health?

Social media use for both general and health-related purposes is common among Americans.

Guest Authors Anna Gaysynsky, Wen-Ying Sylvia Chou

06.10.2021 pads and tampons

What's in My Tampon?

Measurable concentrations of endocrine disrupting chemicals were found in the tested panty liners, tampons, and pads.

Fellow Sara Mar

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