Drug Arrests Before and After Prop 47
New research looked at total drug-related arrests, and differences due to race and ethnicity on drug-related arrests, before and after the passage of Proposition 47.
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Preventing Tan-cer
Recently the CDC evaluated relationships between state indoor tanning laws and indoor tanning behaviors among high school students.
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Citizenship and Heat-Related Mortality
A recent study by researchers at the National Center for Environmental Health assessed whether non-US citizens have a higher risk of heat-related death than US citizens.
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US Health Care System Exacerbates Income Inequality
In 2014, over 7 million Americans fell beneath the federal poverty line after medical expenses were subtracted from their income.
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Pseudoscience and Abortion Policy
Twenty-nine states, home to 88 million women, have implemented at least two abortion restrictions not backed by scientific evidence.
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Are We Doing Enough to Support LGBTQ Students?
Implementation of policies supporting the LGBTQ students is slow and incomplete.
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HIV from Silverware? Fork No!
Even though accurate information has been widely available for over three decades, misperceptions about HIV transmission persist.
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Trans Health Matters
Transgender individuals face increased risk of both HIV and depression. Using Medicare data, Dragon and colleagues identified additional increased risks for chronic diseases such as COPD and chronic kidney disease.
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Racial Gaps in Children’s Lead Levels
Almost twice as many non-Hispanic black children have lead levels at or above 2 micrograms per deciliter compared to non-Hispanic white children. No amount of lead in the blood is considered safe for children.
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Women in Leadership and Public Health
Women make up half of the population and yet barely hold 20% of the seats in the U.S. Congress. Here’s why women candidates are important for public health.
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