Research Archives

06.04.2019 a close up of a fence

Measuring HIV Post-Release

There is an urgent need for comprehensive reform to increase HIV testing, prevention, care, and treatment services in prisons and jails.

Guest Author Bisola Ojikutu

05.31.2019 a row of colored pencils

Picking Up the Pencil in Postpartum

Having a baby can be a stressful time on mothers, but evidence suggests that expressive writing can help women whose wellbeing is at risk following birth.

Guest Author Alex Thornton

05.29.2019 a sign on a pole

Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk

With the cellphone generation comes distracted walking, requiring new interventions to keep pedestrians paying attention and out of motor vehicle accidents.

Fellow Greg Kantor

05.28.2019 a green sign on the ground

Good Samaritans in the Opioid Epidemic

In the event of an opioid overdose, there is reluctance among some lay responders to call 911 despite their knowledge of Good Samaritan protections.

Guest Authors Brad Ray, Dennis Watson

05.27.2019 a group of people doing yoga

Got 13 Minutes? Try Meditating

With improvements in your mood, stress level, and physical wellbeing, research suggests that meditating for even short periods of time can prove beneficial.

Fellow Julia Garcia

05.24.2019 a group of shopping carts in a parking lot

Healthy Corner Stores, Healthier Communities

In San Francisco, the Healthy Retail initiative is building healthier corner stores to improve tobacco control, alcohol prevention, and healthy nutrition.

Fellow Oluwatobi Alliyu

05.22.2019 a man in a black shirt

Chatbot Chats to Improve Health

As technology and our psychology continue to evolve, it is critical to understand how best to use chatbots in public health interventions.

Guest Author Annabell Ho

05.21.2019 a close up of a pregnant woman's belly

Reporting on Reports of Prenatal Substance Exposure

Reporting of prenatal substance exposure is inconsistent. States should implement policies so those affected by the opioid epidemic access support services.

Guest Author Rebecca Rebbe

05.20.2019 a person holding a newspaper on fire

Health Equity

Misinformation, Fake News, and Our Health

We must think broadly about the potential impacts of other types of misinformation that influence daily health decisions.

Guest Author Elaine Nsoesie

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