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U.S. News & World Report: Heat Waves Brought by Climate Change Could Prove Deadly for Kidney Patients

August 19, 2019
As climate change is predicted to increase the number of extremely hot days that occur each year,...
Dozens of attendants for the 2017 Mid-Maryland Mission of Mercy received free dental treatment

Maryland: Researchers Explore Methods to Increase Underrepresented Groups’ Participation in Internet-Based Research

August 19, 2019
Despite the ever-increasing reach of the web, fewer minority and low-income individuals are...
Study Finds Soaring Temperatures Mean Rising Peril to Kidney Disease Patients

Study Finds Soaring Temperatures Mean Rising Peril to Kidney Disease Patients

August 9, 2019
On intensely hot days, people suffering from advanced kidney disease face higher rates of...
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Indian “Sesame Street” Show Improves Preschoolers’ Skills

August 6, 2019
For 50 years, “Sesame Street” has been a part of early education in the United States, and the show...
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What the Science Says About Supporting Vibrant, Healthy Kids

July 24, 2019
Our earliest life experiences, including social support and exposure to adversity and trauma, shape...
Dr. Angela Byars-Winston

Health Equity Fellowship Program Welcomes Visiting Scholar Dr. Angela Byars-Winston

July 8, 2019
Earlier this month, the Maryland Center for Health Equity's Disparity Populations and Community...
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It’s Not All Bad: Researchers Find Educational TV Benefits Children's Early Learning in Rwanda

June 28, 2019
Screen time is now almost synonymous with inactivity and intellectual decline. But it’s not all bad...
Devon Payne-Sturges

Young, food-insecure adults may have higher exposures to BPA chemical

June 27, 2019
The so-called “freshman 15” may not be the only diet-related threat that college-aged students need...
Dr. Hillary Craddock

Hillary Craddock ‘19 Receives Fulbright Post-Doctoral Position with the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

June 21, 2019
Dr. Hillary Craddock, a 2019 doctoral graduate in environmental health sciences, received a...
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Researchers Explore Impact of Home Remedy Use on Racial Discrepancies in Influenza Vaccination

June 20, 2019
Those who frequently use home remedies are less likely to get vaccinated against influenza or...
Addressing College Drinking and Drug Use: A Primer for Trustees, Administrators, and Alumni

New report urges college presidents and trustees to address substance use on campus using best scientific evidence

June 12, 2019
As colleges and universities increasingly recognize the connection between behavioral health and...
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Delta Omega Selects Doctoral Student Andrew Conway to Present at APHA 2019

June 11, 2019
Andrew Conway , a third-year family science doctoral student at the University of Maryland School...
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Don’t Feed the Trolls: A Public Health Guide to Countering Twitter Bots and Trolls

June 11, 2019
Social media presents a promising opportunity for promoting public health, but as bots and trolls...
Dr. Jennifer Roberts

How Race, Gender and Class Affect Whether Youth Use “Active Transportation”

June 3, 2019
Concerns about safety can discourage youth of color, particularly girls and those in low-income...
Dr. Sandra C. Quinn

The Washington Post: How Anti-Vaccine Messaging Continues to Spread Online

May 21, 2019
Amid the escalating measles outbreak, with cases hitting a 25-year high, The Washington Post...
Study Explores Role of Gender in Racial Socialization Process for Black Women

Study Explores Role of Gender in Racial Socialization Process for Black Women

May 21, 2019
Black families engage in a racial socialization process, teaching their children how to navigate...
Associate Professor Sacoby Wilson and keynote speaker Mustafa Ali

SPH Convenes Fifth Environmental Justice Symposium Focused on Legal and Policy Tools

May 15, 2019
The University of Maryland School of Public Health hosted its fifth Symposium on Environmental...
Damage in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria in 2017

Study Finds Higher Death Count in Puerto Rico From Heart Disease, Other Causes Following Hurricane Maria

May 14, 2019
New research from the University of Maryland School of Public Health estimates that Hurricane Maria...
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The New York Times: How Exercise Affects Our Memory

May 6, 2019
A New York Times article published on May 1, 2019 featured research from J. Carson Smith, an...
Erricka Bridgeford, leader in the Baltimore Cease Fire 365 movement

SPH Hosts National Summit Focused on Research and Advocacy to Prevent Gun Violence

May 3, 2019
The University of Maryland School of Public Health hosted a teach-in and national research summit...
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Study Shows Medicaid Expansion Increased Coverage at Family Planning Clinics

April 30, 2019
The Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion helped more clients visiting Title X family planning...
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Exercise Activates Memory Networks in Older Adults

April 24, 2019
How quickly do we experience the benefits of exercise? A new study of healthy older adults shows...
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Report Demonstrates Complexity of Teen Substance Use

April 24, 2019
The newest edition of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s Emerging Drug Trends report, produced in...
Dr. Marian Moser Jones

How the Flu Pandemic Created Opportunities for Black Nurses

April 23, 2019
A new article published in the American Journal of Public Health highlights the underrecognized...
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SPH Research Development: Best Practices, Better Results

April 18, 2019
The University of Maryland’s groundbreaking research is made possible in large part by grant...
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Cosmopolitan: Inside the Most Beautiful Gynecology Office in the World

April 10, 2019
A luxury, members-only gynecological clinic called Tia — which features heated exam rooms, colorful...
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Seventh Annual Public Health Research @ Maryland Brings Together Record Number of Attendees in Spirit of Cross Sector Collaboration

April 10, 2019
On Tuesday, April 2, 2018, the seventh annual Public Health Research @ Maryland day was held at the...
Dr. Sandra Quinn

A Faltering Shield Against Disease: Measles Q & A with Dr. Sandra C. Quinn

April 3, 2019
By Chris Carroll for Maryland Today Officials in Rockland County, New York, last week responded to...
Natasha Williams (Q Chat Space), Veeraj Shah and Neil Johnson (ChatHealth) were the winners of the 2019 Gold Public Health Innovation Award

Projects Supporting LGBTQ Youth, Vaccinations Earn Gold

March 29, 2019
An online platform to support LGBTQ youth and a chatbot app addressing vaccine misinformation both...
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Changes in Onset of Spring Linked to More Allergies Across the US

March 28, 2019
Human-induced climate change is disrupting nature’s calendar, including when plants bloom and the...
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Research Will Test Interventions to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect

March 26, 2019
A new research project at the School of Public Health will tackle child abuse and neglect through...
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Family Science Researchers Tackle Infant Mortality and Maternal Health in Maryland

March 21, 2019
Infant mortality rates in Maryland are highest for African American and rural infants, and...
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Will Patients Follow Up After Psychiatric Hospitalization? That Might Depend on the Hospital

March 1, 2019
After psychiatric hospitalization, follow-up appointments are key for helping patients re-acclimate...
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Unhealthy Air May Be Hurting Kids’ Brains: Commentary in AJPH Urges Air Pollution Policies to Protect Child Health

March 1, 2019
When children are exposed to air pollution, it can harm not just their lungs but the development of...
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Outsmarting Viruses: Study Uses Wearable “Smart” Devices to Help Understand What Makes Us Contagious

February 26, 2019
Does the way you breathe influence how likely you are to spread flu or colds? You might be able to...
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Researchers Begin Pioneering Study of How Ultra-endurance Sports Affect the Body

February 19, 2019
Trying to run 50 kilometers on a cold Saturday morning would be traumatic for most people. At first...
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Running Fast Isn’t Necessarily Linked to Stress Fractures

February 19, 2019
To avoid stress fractures, runners often guard against running too fast or too long or accelerating...
Pregnancy

Examining Prenatal Substance Use Policies and Their Impact on Pregnant Women's Likelihood of Getting Treatment

February 14, 2019
State policies that rely only on treatment programs or on criminal penalties to help get pregnant...
Living with HIV

Study Examines Why Older African Americans May Not Receive Needed HIV Care

February 5, 2019
HIV disproportionately affects older African Americans: they face higher rates of infection and...
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Potentially Toxic Insecticides Increasingly Prevalent in our Food Supply

February 1, 2019
Neonicotinoids are the most widely used class of agricultural insecticide in the world, but...
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Study Shows Many Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder and Mental Illness Lack Treatment

January 31, 2019
As the nation grapples with the ongoing opioid crisis, the public health community had been working...
Dr. Dylan Roby

Mapping the Evidence Base as Telehealth's Popularity Soars

January 28, 2019
A Health Affairs rapid evidence review co-authored by University of Maryland School of Public...
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Exercise May Improve Cognition by Reducing Brain Blood Flow in Older Adults

January 23, 2019
Exercise training alters brain blood flow and improves cognitive performance in older adults,...
2019 Global STEWARDS cohort

12 Doctoral Students Selected as UMD Global STEWARDS Will Focus on Sustainable Food, Energy & Water Systems

January 15, 2019
The new UMD Global STEWARDS Training Program , funded by the National Science Foundation, welcomed...
Jie Chen

Dr. Jie Chen Awarded $1.3 Million National Institute of Aging Grant to Study Impact of Care Coordination on Minorities with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia

January 14, 2019
Dr. Jie Chen, an associate professor of health services administration at the University of...
Transactional Sex and HIV Risk: From Analysis to Action

New UNAIDS Report Focuses on Reducing the Burden of New HIV infections in Young Women

January 8, 2019
Young women in sub-Saharan Africa are at a disproportionately high risk for HIV infection...
Best of 2018

Top School of Public Health News Stories of 2018

December 7, 2018
It’s been quite a year here at the School of Public Health. Our students, faculty and staff have...
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Social Media Use May Predict Whether You’ll Get Your Flu Shot

December 7, 2018
Looking for tips to avoid catching the flu virus this winter? Next time you’re on the Metro, you...
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SPH Study Explores Health Implications of Intimate Partner Violence on Children in Tanzania

December 4, 2018
Tanzanian children whose mothers experience intimate partner violence are more likely to have...
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Stark Challenges for Latino Youths in Montgomery County

November 19, 2018
Latino youths make up the largest ethnic group in the Montgomery County, Md., school system and...

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