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Nanoscale plastic particles like those that permeate most food and water pass from pregnant rats to their unborn children and may impair fetal development, according to a Rutgers study that suggests the same process happens in humans.
Rutgers study of cadmium in pregnant women yields crucial insights into the placenta’s role in regulating toxin exposure
When it comes to disaster response and recovery operations, it is crucial that workers are prepared before there is an emergency, according to Rutgers researchers.
New grant money will help the Rutgers School of Public Health strengthen the public health workforce throughout New Jersey by providing 50 percent tuition scholarships to 84 students.
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Social Networks Provide Crucial Support for Older Adults Living With HIV, Rutgers Health Study Finds
Having social support and strong social networks is vital to the health and well-being of older adults living with HIV, according to a Rutgers study.
Published in AIDS Care and led by Kristen Krause, an instructor at the Rutgers School of Public Health, the study examined the social connections of older people living with HIV in Newark, N.J. – a region frequently overlooked in research focusing on this demographic.
Lisa Harrison-Gulla's journey in public health is more than just a career choice – it’s a testament to her unwavering dedication for driving change in the face of adversity.
Harrison-Gulla began her public health career 30 years ago helping those suffering from addiction in their treatment and recovery. Now, she’s using her experience – along with a new doctoral degree from Rutgers – to help shape policy supporting the public health workforce.
Rutgers School of Public Health faculty, Emily S. Barrett, Marybec Griffin, and Jaya Satagopan, have received Rutgers University Awards for their service.
Meet John S. Palatucci, Rutgers School of Public Health Class of 2024.
According to Rutgers Health researchers, training correctional officers in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for adults, a 7.5-hour national education program from the National Council of Mental Wellbeing, may help provide them with the necessary skills to effectively identify signs and symptoms of mental distress and advocate for incarcerated individuals facing mental health crises.
Meet Paromita Hore, Rutgers School of Public Health Class of 1998 (MPH) and 2003 (PhD)!
Meet Nakaysha Gonzalez, Rutgers School of Public Health 2024 Stanley S. Bergen Medal of Excellence Awardee!
Meet Onyinye Nnajiofor, a Rutgers School of Public Health MPH/MSW dual-degree graduate!
After decades of deception, Black adults who smoke menthol cigarettes are often unaware of the deceitful ways tobacco companies market their products to them, according to a Rutgers study.