On Association Health Plans
The future health and health care of Americans is in jeopardy as the undermining of the ACA, which has benefited millions, remains under attack.
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Heat and the Urban Tree Canopy
Research shows that investing in urban tree canopies can act as a meaningful urban heat action plan to reduce mortality and morbidity during heat waves.
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Criminalizing Pregnancy
Criminalizing substance use during pregnancy is common, but there is no evidence that prosecuting women for using substances during pregnancy helps.
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Is Energy Insecurity Making Us Sick?
Rising research reveals how energy insecurity might harm the well-being of individuals through physical, economic, and behavioral pathways.
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Prisoners’ Health is Public Health
Public health has a unique responsibility not only to inspect prison facilities, but to speak out firmly when the health of incarcerated people is at risk.
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When a Pill Isn’t Best for What Ails You
De-implementing potentially harmful or rarely needed medical practices, devices, and medications benefits all of us, our families, and our communities.
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The Greening of Vacant Lots
In a reversal of the broken window theory, greened lots restored a sense of pride and belonging to neighborhoods, discouraging crime and gun violence.
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When Airplanes Sing Too Loudly
New research has ignited concerns beyond annoyance to health effects of transportation noise, calling for updates to the national aviation noise policy.
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Too Stressed for Academic Success
For historically underrepresented students, persistence and grit is seen as important for success. It also plays into the development of chronic stress.
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Recovery and Resilience After Mass Violence
After mass violence, recovery and resilience efforts are most effective when they include local community organizations for promoting long-term wellbeing.
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