Keeping the 'Public' in Public Health
Learn more about the impact our community is having on the health of people and populations.
Living near green spaces before and during pregnancy as well as in early childhood is associated with a reduced risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
Older adults with HIV are prescribed opioids at a higher rate and are more likely to have indicators of opioid use disorder than those without HIV, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
Backed by funding from a federal agency and a nonprofit safety science organization, Rutgers Health researchers are taking a closer look at the recent Los Angeles wildfires and their impact on public health and the environment.
On Wednesday, March 26, the Rutgers School of Public Health hosted a half-day Research Summit in Piscataway that brought together a diverse group of scientists across Rutgers Health to discuss cutting-edge work in reproductive, perinatal, and pediatric health.
‘Our power, our planet’ is the theme for this year’s Earth Day 2025, taking place on April 22. It is a global call to action focusing on renewable energy, aiming to triple the production of clean electricity by 2030.
Wendy M. Purcell, a global expert in sustainability and vice chair for education in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Justice at the Rutgers School of Public Health, explores the connections between planetary and human health.
Medicaid plays a crucial role in the U.S. healthcare system, providing coverage to millions of individuals, including children, older adults, and people living with disabilities.
We sat down with Gwyneth M. Eliasson, an assistant professor at the Rutgers School of Public Health, in recognition of Medicaid Awareness Month to break down what Medicaid is, who it serves, and what’s at stake.
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Public Health Will Change the World
Katie Zapert, assistant dean for research at the Rutgers School of Public Health, has received the 2025 Rutgers Gateway Award (Service to Employees).
Maryanne Campbell, assistant director of the New Jersey Safe Schools Program at the Rutgers School of Public Health, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Dr. Robert Synovitz Emerging Professional Award by the American School Health Association.
At a moment when the federal government has sharply cut funding for gun violence prevention science, the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center has increased its commitment to expanding the field through funding grants and, this year, is issuing more than $1.1 million in awards.
From NCAA athlete to sustainability professional, Lou Mialhe, MPH ’24, is redefining how sport can serve as a catalyst for health and environmental impact.
In a commentary published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers at Rutgers Health, Harvard University and the University of Pittsburgh discuss the impact of unregulated mobile health and generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications that claim to assist in substance use reduction.
Support from family, friends and partners can influence a person’s behaviors around firearms, with more support corresponding to a reduction in unsafe behaviors, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
Families of Black homicide victims are more likely to file victim compensation claims but face disproportionately high denial rates, according to a Rutgers Health study.
People who are female, younger, more educated and have reported suicidal ideation are more likely to go to therapy or use psychiatric medications, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
Opening new gun stores may raise neighborhood shooting rates for years, highlighting how firearm availability affects community violence, according to Rutgers researchers.