Research

With people living longer, practitioners must re-examine how health systems meet the needs of older Americans and better prepare them for quality living.

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Young people in Pine Ridge and other reservations around the US deserve the same opportunities as their peers to live longer and healthier lives.  

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There is an urgent need for comprehensive reform to increase HIV testing, prevention, care, and treatment services in prisons and jails.

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Having a baby can be a stressful time on mothers, but evidence suggests that expressive writing can help women whose wellbeing is at risk following birth.

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With the cellphone generation comes distracted walking, requiring new interventions to keep pedestrians paying attention and out of motor vehicle accidents.

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In the event of an opioid overdose, there is reluctance among some lay responders to call 911 despite their knowledge of Good Samaritan protections.

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With improvements in your mood, stress level, and physical wellbeing, research suggests that meditating for even short periods of time can prove beneficial.

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In San Francisco, the Healthy Retail initiative is building healthier corner stores to improve tobacco control, alcohol prevention, and healthy nutrition.

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As technology and our psychology continue to evolve, it is critical to understand how best to use chatbots in public health interventions.

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Reporting of prenatal substance exposure is inconsistent. States should implement policies so those affected by the opioid epidemic access support services.

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