Research Archives

06.27.2019 a model of a brain and a white model of a neuron

Guns, Not Diagnoses, Kill

Contrary to prevailing media narratives, gun ownership–not mental illness–is what is actually associated with the rates of gun-involved homicides.

Fellow Greg Kantor

06.26.2019 a sign on the road

Bridges to Care, Not Walls

Restrictive anti-immigrant policies are yielding long-term impacts on immigrant households, harming the community's wellbeing and prohibiting health equity.

Guest Author Sofia Gómez

06.25.2019 a boat on the water

Fentanyl East of the Mississippi

Naloxone and fentanyl test strips are rising as promising strategies to combat the rise in fentanyl-related overdose deaths east of the Mississippi.

Fellow Julia Garcia

06.24.2019 a pink headphones on a pink and blue background

A Hearing Test for the Digital Age

Hearing loss is often underdiagnosed or considered a trivial effect of aging despite abundant evidence showing its far-reaching effects.

Guest Authors Karina De Sousa, De Wet Swanepoel, David Moore, Cas Smits

06.20.2019 a white pills in a silver package

Time for Plan B

It’s more important now than ever that we understand women’s experiences accessing and using birth control, including their use of emergency contraception.

Guest Authors Brigette Courtot, Emily Johnston, Adele Shartzer

06.19.2019 a close up of money

Understanding the Cost of Insulin

Insulin prices have steadily increased into being often unaffordable. The drug patent system and lack of regulations may be big contributors to the problem.

Fellow Julia Garcia

06.17.2019 a man sleeping on the ground

Homes for Homeless Don’t Guarantee Food

Implementing a meal delivery program for food-insecure permanent supportive housing residents can prevent health problems associated with food insecurity.

Fellow Jori Fortson

06.14.2019 a bottle of red nail polish

Pushing Policy for Polishes: On Toluene

Changes in nail product formulation and better ventilation in nail salons can reduce solvents like toluene, improving the health of nail technicians.

Guest Author Diana Ceballos

06.13.2019 a close-up of an open book

Communicating Sexual Health for Somali Youth

It is necessary to recognize the cultural and religious influences in Somali youths' lives to offer creative ways to communicate sexual health information.

Guest Author Caroline Kingori

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