produced by: Boston University School of Public Health
Planting trees in proximity to pregnant people’s homes is associated with improved birth outcomes, including higher birthweight.
The United States has three times more anti-abortion centers than abortion providers, but the extent of their use remains unclear.
From 2008 to 2019, 1,651 cardiovascular deaths were attributed to extreme heat. As temperatures rise, these numbers are expected to climb.
Sleep supports and restores every system in our bodies, but our culture often treats rest as an afterthought.
While the manosphere may offer some men a sense of community, these online spaces often become echo chambers that amplify harmful ideologies.
Wastewater surveillance is a reliable public health tool, but expanding its reach is essential for disease response and health equity.
Americans consistently underestimate how much others, across age, race, and political affiliation, value diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Natural disasters and health emergencies disrupt preventive care, delaying early detection and treatment of common conditions.
Sleep supports and restores every system in our bodies, but our culture often treats rest as an afterthought.
Mobile units can help address the overdose crisis, but they require diverse funding and operational flexibility to maximize impact.
The more successful a family's kidfluencing venture, the more likely the child’s fundamental rights are being violated.
Research shows that quitting smoking adds years to your life, no matter when you stop. But the earlier you quit, the greater the reward.
As more people turn to social media for health advice, posts about medical testing may be a possible new driver of overdiagnosis.
Insurance-related paperwork is a key driver of physician burnout, with clear downstream harms on patient care and efficiency.
While the manosphere may offer some men a sense of community, these online spaces often become echo chambers that amplify harmful ideologies.
Americans consistently underestimate how much others, across age, race, and political affiliation, value diversity, equity, and inclusion.
In the upcoming season of PHPod, new host Jack Mellom explores the less visible sides of public health to highlight stories of hope.
Michael Stein discusses his new book, "A Living," and how conversations about work can deepen our understanding of health inequities.
The instinct to move is human—we were built for it. And yet, in today's world, we spend most of our time being still.
Food assistance programs firmly support child development, but their impact on adult mental health depends heavily on context.
Planting trees in proximity to pregnant people’s homes is associated with improved birth outcomes, including higher birthweight.
From 2008 to 2019, 1,651 cardiovascular deaths were attributed to extreme heat. As temperatures rise, these numbers are expected to climb.
Water systems in low-income areas and communities of color were more likely to exceed contaminant limits and fail basic operations.
While fast fashion may appeal to budget-conscious consumers, the industry generates 1.2 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually.
A single patient in a U.S. hospital generates around 42 pounds of waste per day. Where does all this trash go, and why does it matter?
Emergency department visits increased 6% the week following a dust storm, highlighting the need for improved environmental hazard planning.
The United States has three times more anti-abortion centers than abortion providers, but the extent of their use remains unclear.
Over 70% of men say they would discontinue taking antidepressants if they regularly experienced sexual dysfunction.
Higher maternal stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms during pregnancy are associated with higher negative temperament in children.
Teens with autism and other developmental disabilities were less likely to use hormonal contraceptives than their typically developing peers.
Following the Dobbs decision, the number of women using period-tracking apps has increased from 37% to 45%, raising privacy concerns.
Pregnant women supported by a doula were 46% more likely to attend a postpartum appointment than those without.
Wastewater surveillance is a reliable public health tool, but expanding its reach is essential for disease response and health equity.
Natural disasters and health emergencies disrupt preventive care, delaying early detection and treatment of common conditions.
Cancer survivors who maintained a garden for one year were more likely to show key health improvements than those who did not.
Adults living in the Stroke Belt were 1.2 times more likely to suffer a stroke than their counterparts living elsewhere.
The health landscape in the United States reveals that both access barriers and exemption trends are contributing to vaccination gaps.
When early detection can mean the difference between life and death, AI-assisted cancer detection offers a promising way forward.
Public Health Post is a daily population health publication written by Boston University School of Public Health students and leading public health experts. Every day, we spotlight critical intersections in public health and social justice to advance conversations about health in the United States.
