A new School of Public Health study finds that people with unmet long-term care needs experience lower quality of life and less community engagement.
Research Brief
Study identifies key risk factors for dementia before age 65
Researchers found that several common health and lifestyle factors are associated with a higher risk of early-onset dementia, highlighting potential opportunities for prevention earlier in life.
SPH study finds 340B drug discount program has expanded far beyond Congress’s original intent
Researchers draw on historical records, internal memos, and firsthand interviews to trace the origins of the original purpose of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
Restaurant inspection data could help prevent foodborne illness and outbreaks
New School of Public Health analysis argues restaurant inspection data could play a larger role in identifying risks and preventing outbreaks of foodborne illness
The current generation of teens is getting less sleep than ever
While teenagers at every age reported less sleep in recent decades, Black and Latino teens are now less likely than white peers to get adequate sleep, and disparities have increased since the mid-2000s
Encouraging dieting and weight loss can shape youth body image into adulthood
New SPH study finds that “weight talk”—comments that encourage dieting—from family members and romantic partners declines with age but continues to harm body satisfaction into adulthood
School of Public Health study uncovers new link predicting who will likely develop blood clots
New study uses large-scale blood protein analysis to uncover new clues about why dangerous blood clots form
Study shows increase in government healthcare workers leaving the public health workforce
Government health workforce departures surged in 2024 and 2025 as a new administration reshaped federal health policy, raising concerns about the nation’s public health capacity as more workers leave government jobs.
People living with Down Syndrome face new health challenges as they age
New evidence report from the School of Public Health lays the foundation for updated clinical guidelines and more person-centered care to help ensure people with Down syndrome can live longer, healthier lives.
U.S. kidney transplant system could be missing opportunity to save more lives and reduce costs
“Too many kidneys that could help patients are going unused,” said Matthew Kaufmann, a School of Public Health researcher and lead author of a new study which recommends policies to make better use of donor kidneys.
Federal overhaul of Medicaid prompts new issue brief urging states to monitor coverage, access, and costs
Recent federal changes to Medicaid represent the most significant alteration of the program in more than a decade, and a new issue brief advises states on how they can track the impacts of these changes on their states.
New study analyzes student loan debt burden in the public health workforce
Study authors stress the importance of student loan repayment or forgiveness programs to address debt burden and ongoing public health workforce challenges
