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03.08.2018 Sign from Universal Life Insurance building

Health Equity

African Americans Own More Life Insurance, Not Less

Life insurance has the potential to mitigate wealth disparities across race. Recent research by Harris and Yelowitz analyzed differences in life insurance holdings between whites and African Americans.

Guest Authors Timothy Harris, Aaron Yelowitz

03.06.2018 a person in a helicopter

How Helpful is Anger when Soldiers Return from Combat?

When they return from combat, do soldiers think anger helped them perform their duties?

Guest Author Amy B. Adler

03.05.2018 Elderly-man-holding-a-walking-stick

Social Isolation is Bad for the Mental Health of Older Adults

Close emotional relationships in old age are important for well-being, irrespective of the level of contact with family and friends.

Guest Author Harry Owen Chatters Taylor

02.26.2018 Pink poster with a drawing of hands in handcuffs for a #JusticiaParaEvelyn rally

The Fight to Overturn El Salvador's Abortion Law

El Salvador is one of only four countries in the world with a total abortion ban. Local activists are using advocacy strategies to change both the laws and social norms from within the country.

Guest Author Lauryn Claassen

02.20.2018 A close up of many french fries

How the Food and Beverage Industry is Driving the NCD Pandemic

Food and beverage corporations are under scrutiny for aggressive techniques that contribute to the global burden of obesity, cardio-vascular diseases, and hypertension.

Guest Author Salma Abdalla

02.15.2018 Prescription bottles for oxycodone with pills

Provider Engagement is Key for Effective Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs

Significant public policy responses to opioid prescribing practices have taken place at the state level.

Guest Authors Tom Buchmueller, Colleen Carey

02.14.2018 Drawing of two women saying I do, with a red heart above their heads

Support of Same-Sex Love and Marriage Improves Health

Happy Valentine’s Day from Public Health Post! The spirit of the day presents a special opportunity to emphasize the connection between love, law, and health outcomes, in this case, the legalization of same-sex marriage.

Fellow Gilbert Benavidez

02.06.2018 Letters spelling out Raise the Min Wage lit up on a highway overpass

Higher Minimum Wage Helps Population Health

Data shows that higher minimum wage improves health and nutrition and decreases stress. Opponents argue that higher minimum wages endanger jobs by hurting small businesses and encouraging the shift to automation.

Fellow Qing Wai Wong

02.05.2018 A bird huddled on a windowsill on a snowy day

Pathways to Stress: The Problem Starts at Home

Poor quality housing causes chronic stress. Energy insecurity—an inability to adequately meet household energy needs—can result in unpaid energy bills or residents living in a home that is too hot or cold.

Guest Authors Diana Hernández, Rachel Burns

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