Research Archives

07.19.2024 Yellow and white umbrella on a blue sky for protection from the sun on the beach

Burning Questions: Why U.S. Sunscreens Fall Short

Only 1 in 4 sunscreens on the U.S. market offer sufficient sun protection and are free of concerning ingredients.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

07.16.2024 stressed health care worker sitting on the hospital floor

Mistreatment of Health Care Workers Is Our Problem

Health care workers in the United States are five times more likely to experience workplace violence than workers in any other profession.

Guest Author Katherine Meese

07.09.2024 Psychedelic acid trip vector in bright turquoise and black

Negative Impacts of Psychedelic Drugs

While there is buzz about the potential benefits of using psychedelic drugs for mental health treatment, research shows that the risks may outweigh the rewards.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

07.01.2024 An older woman wearing a surgical mask looks out of the window during the COVID-19 pandemic

Secluded In a Post-Pandemic World

Since the pandemic, older adults have struggled with re-entering society, raising concerns about the mental health impact of their isolation.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

06.25.2024 TitlePeople with raised hands, silhouettes of concert crowd in front of bright stage lights.

Environment
Environmental Health

Turning Down the Volume on Hearing Damage

Loud music at concerts and festivals can cause long-term hearing damage, and earplugs may offer a promising solution. If people wear them.

Fellow Heather Sherr

06.24.2024 high angle image of a new mother breastfeeding her infant

Understanding the Challenges of Breastfeeding

There are many benefits to breastfeeding, but racial, economic, and educational disparities make doing so difficult for some new parents.

Guest Authors Laura Diaz, Joe Feinglass

06.21.2024 Close-up image of a woman in sportswear mixing creatine powder into a protein shake after a workout

Creatine: A Multifaceted Supplement?

Creatine is a fitness supplement, made popular by social media. But is there enough evidence to support the claimed benefits?

Fellow Lia Musumeci

06.20.2024 young man sitting on steps on street with head in hands

Lost Time

People of color who died by violence had 11-12 more potential years of life lost than their White counterparts.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

06.18.2024 Rural hospital facility with a 'Closed' sign out front

Health Equity

The Toll of Rural Hospital Closures

From economic decline and unemployment to worsening health outcomes, rural hospital closures harm the health of the surrounding community.

Fellow Dani Weissert

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