Research Archives

04.16.2019 a person in a yellow cape

Health Equity

Hijab Can Protect Women from Depression

Muslim women wearing the hijab more frequently exhibited lower levels of depressive symptoms. Wearing a veil appears to protect women from depression.

Guest Author David R. Hodge

04.12.2019 a hand with orange nail polish touching a wall with graffiti

Pushing Policy for Polishes

For a consumer of nail polish, in the salon or at home, reading ingredients in nail products is essential to choose safer products.

Guest Author Diana Ceballos

04.11.2019 a group of people on a field with a city in the background

Green Dreams

Greater access to green space is associated with less depression, reduced neighborhood crime, and enhanced community satisfaction.

Fellow Oluwatobi Alliyu

04.08.2019 a person holding a cane and a bag

Fixing Disability

CAPABLE has the potential to keep costs down without compromising quality of care for elderly populations with disabilities.

Fellow Julia Garcia

04.05.2019 a shopping cart in a store

Wages and Waffles

Supermarkets' prices are more likely to be affected by the nation's economy, which is important in light of the push to increase the federal minimum wage.

Fellow Greg Kantor

04.04.2019 a close up of a keyboard

Health Equity

The Algorithms We Live With

Algorithms have the potential to improve health, but do they also have the potential to cause illness or negatively affect our mental health?

Guest Author Elaine Nsoesie

04.03.2019 a traffic light with a red light

Health Equity

Ridesharing and Access to Health Care

Hospitals and clinics who partner with Uber and Lyft may be solving for patients’ transportation needs, but it might not improve access to health care.

Guest Author Krisda Chaiyachati

04.02.2019 a person walking on the road

How Does Childhood Trauma Impact Adults' Health?

Finding and fostering nurturing relationships within the broader community in which a child grows is key to recover from difficult home suffering.

Fellow Jori Fortson

04.01.2019 a group of people walking on a cobblestone path

Does My Smartphone Know I’m Anxious?

Researchers used an app to map mobility patterns among undergraduate students to understand how social anxiety symptoms manifest in real-life situations.

Guest Author Laura Barnes

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