SNAPSHOT: Childhood Diarrhea in West Africa
West Africa has particularly high incidences of diarrhea among young children. A new study delves into the factors that increase their risk. Read more ›
Dementia’s Financial Impact Hits African-Americans Harder
A new study found that the median wealth of black Americans with dementia declined 97 percent in the last 10 years of life compared with 42 percent among those with dementia who are not black. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: Workplace Wellness
Can a workplace wellness program improve diet and health? A new study shows promising returns for offices that provide support across lifestyle, nutrition, and more. Read more ›
How Community College Students Experience Food Insecurity
Three scholars from across CUNY sought to understand the subjective experience of food insecurity among community college students. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: Hypertension in Haiti
A new study found a high percentage rate of abnormally high blood pressure in adults living in four slum communities in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Read more ›
Study on Young African-Americans Suggests Stress May Impact DNA
The first study to look at how genetics determine telomere length in young African-Americans suggests that their telomeres “may age faster than in other groups.” Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: Gardens and Gentrification
A new study sought to quantify the observation that the “greening” of derelict properties in poor neighborhoods often precedes the arrival of condos and cafes. Read more ›
Study Says Alzheimer’s Drugs Are Targeting the Wrong Genes
A new study suggests that drugs approved to treat Alzheimer's disease are targeting the wrong genes. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: Cigarettes and Mental Health
A new study found that cigarette smokers with mental health problems quit smoking at half the rate of smokers without psychological distress. Read more ›