Research Archives

03.23.2026 Close up photo of pills falling and piling up on a black background. Opioid crisis concept

Deconstructing the Opioid Crisis

OxyContin serves as a powerful example of how corporate interest can drastically shape medical practice and health worldwide.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

03.18.2026 Close up of Black woman holding her pregnant belly

Black Mothers, Broken System: The Maternal Mortality Gap

Structural forces like bias, unequal access to resources, and cumulative stress interact to shape pregnancy outcomes for Black women.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

03.13.2026 Five people in wheelchairs forming a huddle, reaching hands together, celebrating team spirit during a basketball game. One person is holding a tactics board. Concept for adults with disabilities participating in organized sports

Five people in wheelchairs forming a huddle, reaching hands together, celebrating team spirit during a basketball game. One person is holding a tactics board. Concept for adults with disabilities participating in organized sports

Redefining Disability with Inclusive Sports

Organized sports are one way for adults with disabilities to maintain regular exercise while also building social connections.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

03.12.2026 Flooded streets in Houston, Texas during Hurrican Harvey

When Floods Turn Toxic

When Hurricane Harvey hit in 2017, people of color were more exposed to toxic floodwaters and were left with deeper worries for the future.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

03.11.2026 Illustration of a slowing market behind a black and white United States Capitol. Economic recession concept

Health Equity
Policy

The Unequal Health Legacy of the 2008 Recession

A recent study reveals that economic crises magnify inequalities already deeply embedded in political and financial systems.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

03.06.2026 Rear view of a woman during group therapy at a health center

Understanding Healing After Assault

Rape crisis centers play a pivotal role in survivor recovery following assault, offering empathy, authenticity, and judgment-free support.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

03.05.2026 Cooling towers releasing steam into a clear blue sky at a nuclear power complex

Cancer In the Shadow of Nuclear Plants

The promise of a cleaner, nuclear-powered grid must be weighed alongside the health of the communities living near these facilities.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

02.26.2026 Blurry, black and white shadow of a girl swinging on a swing that is attached to a tree branch

Beyond the Bump: The Mental Toll of Mild Head Injuries In Kids

Children who sustain concussions may be 25% more likely to be diagnosed with a mood disorder than those who do not experience a head injury.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

02.11.2026 Human hands build a puzzle of a red heart on a colorful background. Romantic relationships and attachment style concept

Attachment Styles, Neuroticism, and Relationship Health

The quality of one's romantic relationships—often shaped by attachment style and neuroticism—can greatly affect mental and physical health.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

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