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Study: Wildfire Smoke Poses growing risk to babies before birth
As this year’s wildfires set new records for acres burned, destroying homes and businesses and ravaging communities, a new University of Maryland study finds their smoke may also be harming unborn babies more than ever before.View Article Details for Study: Wildfire Smoke Poses growing risk to babies before birth -
SPH welcomes new associate dean for research
Starting this month, SPH Professor Amelia Arria is expanding her role within the UMD School of Public Health as the new associate dean for research.View Article Details for SPH welcomes new associate dean for research -
Data analysis shows no increase in mental health prescriptions after abortion
As more women globally turn to medications to have abortions, a UMD-led study out today in JAMA Psychiatry found no evidence that a first medication or procedural abortion caused an increase in mental health medication use.View Article Details for Data analysis shows no increase in mental health prescriptions after abortion -
Fresh solution to wastewater struggle In Nepal
Nestled in the foothills of the world’s tallest mountains, the Namobuddha Municipality of Nepal relies on water from natural springs and mountain snowpack diminished by climate change. Another threat to the water supply comes from the communities themselves.View Article Details for Fresh solution to wastewater struggle In Nepal -
Women are telling Reddit, not doctors, about menopause
Nearly half the world's population experiences menopause, yet many of its emotional, cognitive and social impacts may never be discussed during medical appointments. New research out in JAMA Network Open highlights these “silent symptoms."View Article Details for Women are telling Reddit, not doctors, about menopause -
Hearing the human in a web of health data
Through massive strands of data, Dr. Yulin Hswen trains AI to listen for the answers to very human health concerns: What do these symptoms mean? Where will I receive good care? Am I at risk for a chronic disease?View Article Details for Hearing the human in a web of health data