Research Archives

07.26.2019 a pair of hands in handcuffs

Criminalizing Pregnancy

Criminalizing substance use during pregnancy is common, but there is no evidence that prosecuting women for using substances during pregnancy helps.

Guest Author Sugy Choi

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Is Energy Insecurity Making Us Sick?

Rising research reveals how energy insecurity might harm the well-being of individuals through physical, economic, and behavioral pathways.

Guest Authors Diana Hernández, Eva Laura Siegel

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Prisoners' Health is Public Health

Public health has a unique responsibility not only to inspect prison facilities, but to speak out firmly when the health of incarcerated people is at risk.

Guest Authors Christine Mitchell, Jessica Kant

07.17.2019 a group of balloons in the sky

Health Equity

When a Pill Isn’t Best for What Ails You

De-implementing potentially harmful or rarely needed medical practices, devices, and medications benefits all of us, our families, and our communities.

Guest Authors Christine W. Hartmann, Megan McCullough

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The Greening of Vacant Lots

In a reversal of the broken window theory, greened lots restored a sense of pride and belonging to neighborhoods, discouraging crime and gun violence.

Fellow Greg Kantor

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When Airplanes Sing Too Loudly

New research has ignited concerns beyond annoyance to health effects of transportation noise, calling for updates to the national aviation noise policy.

Guest Author Junenette Peters

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Too Stressed for Academic Success

For historically underrepresented students, persistence and grit is seen as important for success. It also plays into the development of chronic stress.

Guest Authors Douglas Hoston, Richard Lamb

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Recovery and Resilience After Mass Violence

After mass violence, recovery and resilience efforts are most effective when they include local community organizations for promoting long-term wellbeing.

Guest Authors Rupa Jose, Roxane Cohen Silver

06.28.2019 a close up of a painting

Trump Shreds LGBT Health Protections

The Trump administration proposed regulations that would complicate LGBT individuals' access to essential health services, further exacerbating disparities.

Guest Author Sean Cahill

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