Research

Prescribing practices cannot fully explain the opioid crisis. An examination of the communities most affected over time suggests a process driven by severe economic strain.

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New research shows the extent of health disparities affecting transgender populations, making research and programs to improve transgender health more vital than ever. 

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Evidence from Novak et al. shows aggressive immigration policy has a tangible health impact. Infants born to Latina mothers had a greater risk of low birth weights after the Postville, Iowa ICE raid.

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The Zika virus brought attention and resources to El Salvador, but was this enough to overcome the cultural stigmas surrounding sex ed?

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Time spent outdoors can improve symptoms of attention disorders, according to a new study of children in daycare centers in Norway.

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A new article in the American Journal of Public Health explores how certain conditions can motivate health professionals to become complicit in, and even condone, torture.

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USDA dietary guidelines call for half of our diets to consist of fruits and vegetables, but USDA food industry subsidies do not match these recommendations.

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The collection of population-level data on sexual orientation and gender identity are extremely important to better understand the experiences of LGBT Americans. Momentum on adding these questions to surveys appears to have ground to a halt under the Trump-Pence Administration.

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Cold weather kills. Utility shut-offs because of lack of payment do happen frequently in Massachusetts, though protection laws exist. From November 15 to March 15, heat cannot be shut off for non-payment.

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Precision medicine holds great promise for managing and treating cancer. Yet an underfunded and underutilized breakthrough is already available: cancer prevention.

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