Job Loss Due to COVID-19 Hits the Latinx Community Hardest
A majority of New York's Latinx/Hispanic community said in a survey that they or a household member had lost their jobs due to COVID-19 in the last two weeks. Read more ›
Study Shows It’s Not Easy to Protect Girls from Sexual Violence
A mentorship in Liberia aimed to improve quality of life for adolescent girls, including reducing sexual violence. A new study evaluates how well the program worked. Read more ›
New Yorkers Think They’re at ‘Very Low’ Risk of Contracting COVID-19
There are more 4,000 COVID-19 cases in New York State. but a survey has found that most New Yorkers don't believe they're at risk of contracting COVID-19. Read more ›
A New Framework for Understanding How Genes Function
A new study from researchers at CUNY’s Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy provides a framework for scientists studying gene set enrichment analysis. Read more ›
Zika Vaccine: A Study Weighs Cost and Effectiveness
A new study from the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy found that Zika vaccines are worth developing — no matter how effective they are. Read more ›
The Social Conditions that Influence Family Planning
Desire isn't the only factor in deciding to have (or not have) children. A new study suggests health professionals should look at the social conditions that influence family planning. Read more ›
Policy Leads to Improved Treatment Access for Adolescents Living with HIV
Children under 15 living with HIV in Africa are receiving treatment sooner, thanks to new policies that make them eligible despite the severity of their illness. Read more ›
Does Pregnancy Happen By Planning or Fate? People Say It’s a Mix of Both
A new study looks at people's perspectives on getting pregnant — whether the event is deliberate or the result of fate. Read more ›
People with Depression Are Twice as Likely to Use Cannabis
Cannabis use is twice as common among people with depression, a new study shows. And many who use the drug don't factor in the risks. Read more ›