Research Archives

03.08.2024 Selective focus on closed door and handles with blurred hallway, locker background. School safety concept

Safety or Stress? How Schools Address Gun Violence

With no federal regulation to address gun violence, safety measures like lockdown drills and armed personnel are commonplace in schools. But these practices take a toll on student mental health.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

03.06.2024 Aerial view of pedestrians crossing a zebra crossing amidst the green canopy of trees and the surrounding urban environment

Life Expectancy and the Built Environment

The built environment and health are intricately connected, so community planning and policies need to be tailored to the context in which we live.

Guest Author Byoungjun Kim

03.04.2024 man taking care of his health by walking up stairs at a stadium

Stepping Toward Better Health

As Americans age, participating in daily accessible physical activity like stair climbing can reduce the risk of disease and improve overall health.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

02.29.2024 Law and Justice concept. Close up of judge's mallet, with books and scales of justice in the background

Health Equity

Jamal vs James: Name Bias In the Courtroom

Despite efforts to mitigate biases in courtroom sentencing, judges issue harsher sentences for defendants with more stereotypically Black names compared to stereotypically White names.

Guest Authors Nick Camp, Dushiyanthini (Toni) Kenthirarajah

02.28.2024 Turf field with shadows and field lines

Artificial Turf Fields: Grass Is Always Greener

From increased risk of injury to toxic chemical exposure, the public health consequences of artificial turf fields are too deep to ignore.

Fellow Sean Hagan

02.21.2024 Young man sitting on stairs with head in hands, representing struggles with mental health

Structural Racism Harms Teen Mental Health

As neighborhood disadvantage increases, the adolescents living there show greater mental health concerns, including an increased risk of depressive symptoms and suicidality.

Guest Author Julia Acker

02.20.2024 close up of prison cell bars

Stripped of Medicaid: Ex-Inmates' Struggle for Coverage

Entering the carceral system leaves many without insurance coverage, even after release.

Fellow Caroline Dignard

02.16.2024 fresh foods spilling out of a grocery bag, representing a shift from food insecurity to food security

Bringing Solutions to the Table: Food Insecurity in America

As rates of food insecurity continue to rise across the country, cities are exploring innovative solutions to address the nutritional needs of their diverse communities.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

02.13.2024 aerial view of housing in Boston's Back Bay

Boston’s Housing Waitlists: Lengthy Lists, Tentative Tenants

In Boston, rising rents are forcing poor individuals and families to wait for affordable housing, with the average waitlist time being around 3 years.

Fellow Sean Hagan

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