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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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Public Health Will Change the World
We're excited to continue our series highlighting the 2024–2025 Wellness PHirst Ambassadors!
Each ambassador is making a meaningful impact by promoting wellness and supporting their peers. In our last feature, we introduced Emily, sharing her research interests in addressing public health misinformation and its contributions to health outcomes in underserved communities.
In our next spotlight, we sat down with Hannah Heideveld, a Master of Public Health (MPH) student with a concentration in Epidemiology, to discuss her journey and the significance of promoting and leading with wellness PHirst.
Abanoub Armanious is a first-generation student whose path to higher education has been shaped by resilience, determination, and overcoming obstacles.
We sat down with him to discuss his experiences, which not only fueled his success but also served as a powerful reminder of the unique perspectives that first-generation students bring to public health.
We're excited to continue our series highlighting the 2024–2025 Wellness PHirst Ambassadors!
Each ambassador is making a meaningful impact by promoting wellness and supporting their peers. In our last feature, we introduced Julianna, sharing her research interests in substance use, mental health, and the social determinants of health.
In our next spotlight, we sat down with Emily Brown a Master of Public Health (MPH) student with a concentration in Urban Public Health, to discuss her journey and the significance of promoting and leading with wellness PHirst.
Denise Anderson, M.P.H., Ph.D., is the inaugural Executive Director of the Center for Health Equity & Wellbeing – New Jersey’s Public Health Institute. She’s also a part of the Rutgers School of Public Health’s Class of 2007.
The use of biologic and targeted therapies for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) surpassed more typical therapies in recent years, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
Environmental sustainability isn’t a major factor influencing meat consumption decisions for most Americans, despite increasing awareness of the climate impacts of red meat production, according to Rutgers researchers.
A new study led by Rutgers Health researchers has uncovered important insights into vaccination patterns among LGBTQ+ adults in New Jersey and New York. The findings, published in the journal Vaccine, shed light on disparities in vaccine uptake within this diverse population.
Mitchel Rosen, associate professor in the Department of Urban-Global Public Health and director of the Center for Public Health Workforce Development at the Rutgers School of Public Health, has been elected as a fellow to the Collegium Ramazzini.
We're excited to continue our series highlighting the 2024–2025 Wellness PHirst Ambassadors!
Each ambassador is making a meaningful impact by promoting wellness and supporting their peers. In our last feature, we introduced Fatima, sharing her dedication to improving environmental and global public health.
In our next spotlight, we sat down with Julianna Garvey, an Accelerated Bachelor of Science (BS)-Master of Public Health (MPH) student with a concentration in Social and Behavioral Health Sciences, to discuss her public health journey and the significance of promoting and leading with wellness PHirst.