When smoke from Canadian wildfires turned New York City skies apocalyptically orange in June 2023, it delivered catastrophic air quality and an unexpected side effect: cooling the New York City region by about 3 degrees Celsius.

Antibiotics are commonly prescribed to young children to combat conditions such as ear infections and pneumonia. But the drugs may disrupt the digestive microbiome at a significant time in a child’s development.

Fabrizio Drago, MPH, a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) student in the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the Rutgers School of Public Health, is tackling complex issues through research that blends methodological rigor with a deep commitment to real-world impact.

Research assistants often face unique challenges when working on emotionally intense topics, particularly if they lack established support systems outside the research team or have not yet learned effective coping strategies, according to a Rutgers Health study.

A new study from Rutgers School of Public Health researchers underscores disparities in hepatitis A vaccination among men who have sex with men, particularly among racial and ethnic minority groups.

The Rutgers School of Public Health has been ranked No. 16 among the 2025 Best Schools in Public Health by U.S. News & World Report.

More than 7 million American adolescent girls ages 13 to 17 live in states with abortion bans, restrictive gestational limits or parental involvement requirements, according to Rutgers Health researchers.

Exposure to gun violence can severely impact one’s mental health, often leading to depression, suicidal ideation and increased need for mental health support and resources, according to a Rutgers Health study.

For three decades, the Rutgers School of Public Health’s Center for Public Health Workforce Development has brought together public health professionals, scholars, and students for its annual Public Health Symposium—an event dedicated to knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and forward-thinking solutions.

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.

Those with access to firearms rarely use their weapon to defend themselves, and instead are far more likely to be exposed to gun violence in other ways, according to a Rutgers Health study.  

Tuberculosis (TB) is likely the world’s leading cause of death from a single infectious agent, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2023, 10.8 million people fell ill, and 1.25 million people died from TB, which is a curable and preventable disease of poverty.

We sat down with Stephan Schwander, associate professor at the Rutgers School of Public Health, ahead of World TB Day to raise awareness for the disease and highlight ongoing research and efforts to eradicate it.