health and well-being

painting shows a child in silhouette as a red lantern drifts away from her hand. The hashtag #StopAsianHate is written near the bottom

Mar 1, 2023

#StopAsianHate Study Sheds Light on Overlooked Aspect of Activism

The frameworks scholars use to understand social justice movements need to address the extent to which activists reflect on their own involvement and derive satisfaction from the process of activism itself.

a person of indeterminate sex and race is wrapped in a U.S. flag

Feb 8, 2023

Study: Abortion Views Closely Tied to Views on Race, Religion

The study provides the first empirical evidence of the strong relationship between racial attitudes and beliefs about abortion rights.

woman doctor gives vaccine to a Black toddler being held by her mother

Feb 1, 2023

Study Underscores Lack of Diversity in Stock Photography Sites

Lack of diversity in stock photography makes it more difficult – and expensive – to create effective health education materials.

illustration shows cross-section of a clogged blood vessel, with blue lines representing the vortex ultrasound clearing the clot

Jan 23, 2023

New Tool Uses Ultrasound ‘Tornado’ to Break Down Blood Clots

The new tool was designed to reduce health risks for patients with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis.

woman with a sad expression on face holds baby

Jan 10, 2023

Adult Children Get Less Support in Separated Families

A new study finds families with separated parents provide less financial and emotional support to their adult children.

young black man drinks coffee and looks out the window

Dec 5, 2022

Studies ID Ways to Help Young Adults Avoid Health Impacts of Stress

Younger adults who take preemptive steps to respond to stress are better able to avoid negative health outcomes.

a slice of pumpkin pie sits on a white plate on a wooden table

Oct 5, 2022

Do I Need to Refrigerate Pumpkin Pie? Food Safety Info for Pumpkin Season

October is pumpkin season, which raises questions about food safety for everything from pumpkin pie to pumpkin seeds.

a red and blue siren light shines on the roof of a car

Sep 29, 2022

Study Finds Law Enforcement Is Hampering Harm Reduction Programs in N.C.

The study finds law enforcement is not uniformly recognizing legal protections for people who make use of harm reduction programs.

people of many races walk along a crowded street. some of them are wearing masks.

Sep 20, 2022

Why Are We Seeing So Many Public Health Challenges? And What Can We Do About It?

From polio to scarlet fever, the world is seeing an increase in public health challenges. Why?

a coal-fired power plant in Texas releases a white cloud against a blue sky

Sep 13, 2022

Cutting Coal Has Huge Health Benefits – But Environmental Justice Issues Remain

While Black and low-income communities also benefit, they still face higher levels of air pollution.

hands wearing blue latex gloves are spraying a counter and wiping it with a paper towel

Sep 12, 2022

Some Commercial Sanitizers May Not Work as Well Against Norovirus as Originally Thought

Of four sanitizers studied, three had little effect on human norovirus.

newspaper headline that reads "Monkeypox" - the remainder of the text on the newspaper page is blurred

Aug 10, 2022

Should I Be Worried About Monkeypox? And What Exactly Is Monkeypox Anyway?

How contagious is monkeypox? How dangerous is it? Experts answer your questions.

an older white man wearing sunglasses and holding a white cane is seated on a sofa

Aug 9, 2022

Study Uncovers How Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals Navigate Social Challenges

The study shows a range of uncomfortable situations people living with blindness encounter due to interpersonal communication challenges.

an older man drives a car in heavy traffic

Jun 1, 2022

New Tool Helps Older Adults Monitor ‘Attentional Performance’ During Driving

Researchers have demonstrated the tool can predict which drivers are at increased risk of having accidents.

woman at a political demonstration holds a sign reading "Grab em by the midterms"

May 31, 2022

New Studies Shed Light on Election-Related Stress

Anticipating stress related to elections can affect your emotional well-being before anything has even happened.