Research Archives

05.17.2019 a gun on a camouflage cloth

Toy Story: BB Guns and the Public's Health

BB guns designed and manufactured to be indistinguishable from real guns are a public health problem in need of evidence that can inform policy changes.

Guest Author Katherine Hoops

05.15.2019 a view of the earth from space

Health Equity

A Data-Driven Approach for Nonprofits

The nonprofit organization DataKind is bridging the gap between data science and nonprofits doing work critical to public health.

Guest Author Tara Murphy

05.14.2019 a close up of a phone

Disease

Why Is Vaccine Hesitancy Trending?

Now more than ever, health experts and community leaders need to be active on social media to combat the vast amounts of vaccine misinformation circulating.

Fellow Greg Kantor

05.13.2019 a sewing machine with a needle

Biodegradable, But Make It Fashion

Recommending priorities to better understand the environmental and human health threats from microfibers from synthetic textiles.

Guest Authors Beverley Henry, Kirsi Laitala, Ingun Grimstad Klepp

05.10.2019 a pair of feet and shoes

Why Foster Youth Need Sex-Ed

Youth in foster care or the juvenile justice system have higher rates of pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and associated sexual risk behaviors.

Guest Author Nadine M. Finigan-Carr

05.09.2019 a red neon heart on a black background

Climate Changes Fetal Hearts

Warming temperatures have the potential to impact the health of unborn children: heat and high temperatures can also interfere with fetal heart development.

Fellow Erin Polka

05.08.2019 a group of green vegetables

Rooftop Farms as Pharmacies

Boston Medical Center’s rooftop farm acts as a green roof to reduce energy consumption and sources local foods for providers to prescribe to patients.

Fellow Sampada Nandyala

05.07.2019 a bicycle with orange wheels

Health Equity

Cultural Cycle Track

Local cities or funding institutions should give out small business loans to locals to own and operate the businesses beside the cycle track.

Guest Authors Vivien Morris, Anne Lusk

05.02.2019 a white painted sign on the ground

Mothering in the Margin

Providers should facilitate ongoing opportunities for homeless mothers to take an active role in decision-making processes at the shelter.

Guest Authors Katharina A. Azim, Laurie MacGillivray, Donalyn Heise

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