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
Rutgers Health researchers evaluate the early-stage implementation of Family Connects NJ and its role in advancing maternal and child health throughout the state.
Rutgers researchers find that every $1 increase in wages is associated with fewer pregnancy-related hypertensive disorders.
The Rutgers School of Public Health is proud to announce that Vin Gupta, M.D., M.P.A., has been named the 2026 recipient of the Senator Frank R. Lautenberg Award in Public Health, the school’s highest honor. Gupta will also serve as the school’s 40th graduation speaker, addressing graduates, faculty, staff, and guests at the May 2026 ceremony.
Nicotine is the drug that keeps people coming back to cigarettes but not the substance that causes serious health effects in people who use tobacco. It is the tar and toxic chemical mix in tobacco and tobacco smoke that causes cancer, lung disease and 490,000 deaths in the U.S. each year.
New recommendations, co-authored by members of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension who include Rutgers School of Public Health alum Sara Elnakib, aim to remove the mystery from the food donation process to get more wholesome, healthy nutrition to the people who need it most.
Rutgers School of Public Health Dean’s Leadership Council members, Gloria A. Bachmann NCAS’70, RWJMS’72 and James F. Dougherty RC’74, GSNB’75, are part of the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni Class of 2026. The incoming class was selected by the Rutgers University Alumni Association (RUAA) Board of Directors.
A Rutgers Health researcher notes that certain red flags can make misleading respondents easier to recognize.
Selected for the prestigious Eagleton Fellowship, three Rutgers School of Public Health students will explore how public health informs policy and public service statewide.
Rutgers Health’s evaluation of Nurture NJ examines efforts to expand access to services provided by midwives, doulas and lactation consultants.