A new National Institute on Nursing Research (NINR) funded project, led by Drs. Matthew Eisenberg and Craig Pollack is shedding light on how housing policy changes during the COVID-19 pandemic have ...

As we prepare for a new school year, an increasing number of children may be vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles, pertussis, polio, and more. New data reported by the Centers ...

Researchers found that children who demonstrate kind, caring, and helpful behaviors are more likely to eat fruits and vegetables in their teen years.

Measles outbreaks have hit multiple U.S. states, vaccination & rapid reporting are critical to limit the spread & hospitalizations ...

Tuo-Yen Tseng, PhD '22, MA, conducts research to inform policies and interventions that drive social and behavior change, promoting health equity in diverse populations and settings.

With no vaccines yet and limited treatment options, avoiding tick bites is our best bet in reducing the risk of tickborne illnesses.

stresses that without significant improvements in the LTSS infrastructure, many older adults may struggle to remain independent as they age. Aging in place is a primary goal for most aging adults, ...

Two health policy experts explain how Medicaid spending cuts could affect health care facilities, clinicians, and services, as well as millions of Americans who depend on the program.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices advises the CDC on how to use licensed vaccines—and the CDC usually listens.

In 1971, the FDA approved the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, which combined three vaccines that had been approved previously—in 1963, 1967, and 1969, respectively. The vaccine has proven safe ...

, spoke with Josh Sharfstein, MD, about the science behind vaccine safety. He explains the high standards for vaccine safety in the U.S., the ways government agencies and public health researchers ...

The ongoing outbreak poses a low risk to the public, but it signals cracks in our public health infrastructure.