Social media has become deeply ingrained in our daily lives, but what have been the effects of these apps on mental health? As we rely on these platforms to stay…
Climate change is sending children to the emergency room. In recent years, the number of emergency department (ED) visits among children with heat-related illnesses are increasing due to higher temperatures.…
Two Boston School of Public Health researchers—Salma Abdalla (SPH’16) and Dean Sandro Galea—were part of the team that authored “Community Health and Economic Prosperity: Engaging Businesses as Stewards and Stakeholders—A…
When looking at the recent uptick in heatwaves, wildfires, hurricanes, and other extreme weather events, it’s apparent that climate change represents a clear and present danger. Communities everywhere need to…
It’s pollen season. You know, the stuff that covers your car, gets on your clothes, and makes you sneeze. If you feel like those pesky seasonal allergies are sticking around…
Tuberculosis kills more than 4,200 people worldwide every day, and South Africa has one of the highest TB incidence rates in the world. Like COVID-19, tuberculosis (TB) is a highly…