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Rollins researchers have brought us one step closer to unlocking the complexities of Alzheimer’s disease in a new study.
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Brain Study Unlocks Roadmap to Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
Research findings provide a biological roadmap of what's really happening in the brain, which could help solve the puzzle of Alzheimer's disease
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September 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Rollins researchers have brought us one step closer to unlocking the complexities of Alzheimer’s disease in a new study.
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Three Rollins faculty members collectively contributed five systematic reviews and a commentary to this BMJ Global Health supplement on hand hygiene in community settings.
‼️ Join the launch event this Thursday, September 18, at 11:00 a.m. EST to hear more about their work and its impact!
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September 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Three Rollins faculty members collectively contributed five systematic reviews and a commentary to this BMJ Global Health supplement on hand hygiene in community settings.
‼️ Join the launch event this Thursday, September 18, at 11:00 a.m. EST to hear more about their work and its impact!
‼️ Join the launch event this Thursday, September 18, at 11:00 a.m. EST to hear more about their work and its impact!
This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow dives into the controversial rise of kratom, the compound that’s being dubbed the “next opioid crisis.” Then, she is joined by guest Oliver Grundmann, PhD, to explore whether these products are a harm-reduction tool or a danger to public health.
Health Wanted
Health Wanted brings you each week’s need-to-know public health headlines and breaks down the science behind trending topics. Hosted by social media science influencer Laurel Bristow.
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September 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow dives into the controversial rise of kratom, the compound that’s being dubbed the “next opioid crisis.” Then, she is joined by guest Oliver Grundmann, PhD, to explore whether these products are a harm-reduction tool or a danger to public health.
This week on Health Wanted, Laurel Bristow and Dayna Johnson talk about why we sleep, the importance of sleep quality, and how to get the most out of your body’s time at rest.
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August 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This week on Health Wanted, Laurel Bristow and Dayna Johnson talk about why we sleep, the importance of sleep quality, and how to get the most out of your body’s time at rest.
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Rollins researchers partnered with Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health to create and apply two new evidence-based interventions aimed at preventing youth substance use. After program implementation in high schools, the results showed reductions in alcohol, cannabis, and prescription opioid misuse.
Affordable Programs Prevent Youth Substance Misuse
Researchers at Rollins School of Public Health partnered with Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health to design and implement programs to help prevent youth substance use in their community.
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August 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Rollins researchers partnered with Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health to create and apply two new evidence-based interventions aimed at preventing youth substance use. After program implementation in high schools, the results showed reductions in alcohol, cannabis, and prescription opioid misuse.
Did you know we have a weekly newsletter? Rollins Public Health News brings insights about the week's top public health headlines to your inbox every Wednesday.
Read the latest (presidential fitness testing, child policy polling, and more) here: emory-university.read.axioshq.com/p/rollins-pu...
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August 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Did you know we have a weekly newsletter? Rollins Public Health News brings insights about the week's top public health headlines to your inbox every Wednesday.
Read the latest (presidential fitness testing, child policy polling, and more) here: emory-university.read.axioshq.com/p/rollins-pu...
Read the latest (presidential fitness testing, child policy polling, and more) here: emory-university.read.axioshq.com/p/rollins-pu...
Patrick Sullivan, PhD, recently published an editorial piece in the Annals of Epidemiology that outlines the consequences of halting public health research projects. The countless projects that have been put on hold in 2025 have resulted in ethical violations, data loss, and weakened public trust.
Editorial: Science, interrupted
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August 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Patrick Sullivan, PhD, recently published an editorial piece in the Annals of Epidemiology that outlines the consequences of halting public health research projects. The countless projects that have been put on hold in 2025 have resulted in ethical violations, data loss, and weakened public trust.
The new Emory-Rollins National Child Policy Poll reveals how U.S. adults view recent federal actions and proposals that affect children's health.
"Cuts to critical public health programs that serve the nation’s children are unpopular across the political spectrum.” - @stephenwpatrick.bsky.social
"Cuts to critical public health programs that serve the nation’s children are unpopular across the political spectrum.” - @stephenwpatrick.bsky.social
Poll: Americans Largely Don't Support Federal Changes to Child Health Programs
A new national survey from Rollins School of Public Health revealed how American adults view recent federal actions and proposals that affect children's health and nutrition.
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August 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The new Emory-Rollins National Child Policy Poll reveals how U.S. adults view recent federal actions and proposals that affect children's health.
"Cuts to critical public health programs that serve the nation’s children are unpopular across the political spectrum.” - @stephenwpatrick.bsky.social
"Cuts to critical public health programs that serve the nation’s children are unpopular across the political spectrum.” - @stephenwpatrick.bsky.social
This week on Health Wanted, Laurel Bristow and Megan Greenwell explain how private equity can lead to lower-quality care for patients and financial instability for hospitals.
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August 1, 2025 at 6:08 PM
This week on Health Wanted, Laurel Bristow and Megan Greenwell explain how private equity can lead to lower-quality care for patients and financial instability for hospitals.
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Recent federal actions threaten to cut Medicaid funding to reproductive health providers. Rollins researchers share how these changes could lead to worsening health disparities through clinic closures, reduced access to sexually transmitted infection testing, cancer screenings, and contraceptives.
Medina Court Case and Spending Bill Carry Consequences for Reproductive Health Care
Recent federal decisions could have significant implications for people’s access to reproductive health care in the United States—especially people in the lowest income brackets.
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July 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Recent federal actions threaten to cut Medicaid funding to reproductive health providers. Rollins researchers share how these changes could lead to worsening health disparities through clinic closures, reduced access to sexually transmitted infection testing, cancer screenings, and contraceptives.
This week on Health Wanted, Laurel Bristow and guest James LeBrecht review the history of the disability rights movement and the importance of continuing to advocate for equality.
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July 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This week on Health Wanted, Laurel Bristow and guest James LeBrecht review the history of the disability rights movement and the importance of continuing to advocate for equality.
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After they found high levels of toxic chemicals in the blood of Glynn County residents, Rollins researchers proposed a Superfund Research Center to study health impacts and limit exposure. The project’s future is uncertain, as funding availability from the National Institutes of Health is unknown.
Community fighting for funding for Superfund Research Center to expand toxic blood study
A study that showed high levels of polluting chemicals in the blood of local folks spawned an idea to open a Superfund Research Center in Glynn County to look deeper
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July 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
After they found high levels of toxic chemicals in the blood of Glynn County residents, Rollins researchers proposed a Superfund Research Center to study health impacts and limit exposure. The project’s future is uncertain, as funding availability from the National Institutes of Health is unknown.
A new study led by Lavanya Vasudevan, PhD, found that almost half of first-time pregnant people are unsure about vaccinating their child. This research shows that the pregnancy period could be a key time for health care providers to offer education around childhood vaccines to expecting parents.
Study: Pregnancy Offers Critical Opportunity to Address Vaccine Uncertainty
A new study led by researchers at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health found that nearly of half of first-time expectant mothers in the U.S. were unsure if they would fully vaccinate the...
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July 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
A new study led by Lavanya Vasudevan, PhD, found that almost half of first-time pregnant people are unsure about vaccinating their child. This research shows that the pregnancy period could be a key time for health care providers to offer education around childhood vaccines to expecting parents.
Beginning in fall 2026, Rollins will launch a two-year, part-time Master of Health Administration degree program. The program is hybrid and designed for mid-career professionals to expand their expertise in health care management.
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Rollins Launches Master of Health Administration Program
Students can apply for the Master of Health Administration program at Rollins starting in August 2025.
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July 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Beginning in fall 2026, Rollins will launch a two-year, part-time Master of Health Administration degree program. The program is hybrid and designed for mid-career professionals to expand their expertise in health care management.
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This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Rachel Volberg, PhD, discuss the rise in problem gambling and why it is a public health issue.
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July 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Rachel Volberg, PhD, discuss the rise in problem gambling and why it is a public health issue.
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This week on Health Wanted, Laurel Bristow and Steve Mackessy, PhD, dig into the history of snakes in health care and recent breakthroughs in venom research.
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July 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This week on Health Wanted, Laurel Bristow and Steve Mackessy, PhD, dig into the history of snakes in health care and recent breakthroughs in venom research.
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The introduction of immune checkpoint inhibitors was associated with improved survival for advanced-stage melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, and renal cell carcinoma across all insurance types. https://ja.ma/404o3Tn
July 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The introduction of immune checkpoint inhibitors was associated with improved survival for advanced-stage melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, and renal cell carcinoma across all insurance types. https://ja.ma/404o3Tn
❓How will the passage of Trump’s mega bill will impact SNAP and child hunger?
👉"The bill cut the SNAP program down dramatically...They’ve also changed the work requirements for SNAP. So now it will likely be harder for families with school-aged children to access benefits."
👉"The bill cut the SNAP program down dramatically...They’ve also changed the work requirements for SNAP. So now it will likely be harder for families with school-aged children to access benefits."
July 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
❓How will the passage of Trump’s mega bill will impact SNAP and child hunger?
👉"The bill cut the SNAP program down dramatically...They’ve also changed the work requirements for SNAP. So now it will likely be harder for families with school-aged children to access benefits."
👉"The bill cut the SNAP program down dramatically...They’ve also changed the work requirements for SNAP. So now it will likely be harder for families with school-aged children to access benefits."
This week on Health Wanted, Laurel Bristow and George McKeehan go over safety tips for Fourth of July activities like swimming, spending time outside, and enjoying firework shows.
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June 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
This week on Health Wanted, Laurel Bristow and George McKeehan go over safety tips for Fourth of July activities like swimming, spending time outside, and enjoying firework shows.
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In a new commentary in The Lancet Global Health, Don Operario, chair of the Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences, explains how U.S. funding cuts are impacting care for trans people in South Africa.
June 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
In a new commentary in The Lancet Global Health, Don Operario, chair of the Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences, explains how U.S. funding cuts are impacting care for trans people in South Africa.
Thimerosal is an agenda item during tomorrow's Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Why is it a topic of conversation? Due to misinformation claiming it causes autism.
June 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Thimerosal is an agenda item during tomorrow's Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Why is it a topic of conversation? Due to misinformation claiming it causes autism.
This week on Health Wanted, Laurel Bristow, Mark Spencer, and Wanda Bertram discuss the current state of health services for incarcerated individuals in the United States.
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June 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This week on Health Wanted, Laurel Bristow, Mark Spencer, and Wanda Bertram discuss the current state of health services for incarcerated individuals in the United States.
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Recent program cuts to the CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health pose a serious threat to the health of women and babies.
Lauren Christiansen-Lindquist cautions the harms that data pauses will have on mothers, babies, and families in an op-ed featured on the @milbankfund.bsky.social blog.
Lauren Christiansen-Lindquist cautions the harms that data pauses will have on mothers, babies, and families in an op-ed featured on the @milbankfund.bsky.social blog.
Federal Health Data Pauses and Staff Cuts Will Harm American Mothers and Babies | Milbank Memorial Fund
The health and well-being of all Americans — but especially women and babies — relies on timely and accurate data. Pregnancy and early childhood are particularly vulnerable periods that require carefu...
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June 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Recent program cuts to the CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health pose a serious threat to the health of women and babies.
Lauren Christiansen-Lindquist cautions the harms that data pauses will have on mothers, babies, and families in an op-ed featured on the @milbankfund.bsky.social blog.
Lauren Christiansen-Lindquist cautions the harms that data pauses will have on mothers, babies, and families in an op-ed featured on the @milbankfund.bsky.social blog.
This summer, three Rollins students will use the Maternal and Child Health Hogue-Hargraves Internship award to fund their applied practical experiences in an area aiming to reduce racial and/or ethnic disparities among women, infants, or children.
June 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
This summer, three Rollins students will use the Maternal and Child Health Hogue-Hargraves Internship award to fund their applied practical experiences in an area aiming to reduce racial and/or ethnic disparities among women, infants, or children.
Janet Cummings, professor of health policy and management at Rollins School of Public Health, shares insights on recent federal funding cuts to public services that offered mental health support, alongside the rising rates of child mental health diagnoses across the nation.
Ask an Expert: Child Mental Health and Current Policy with Janet Cummings
Learn about current trends in child mental health, the impact of recent funding cuts, and what parents need to know in this interview with Janet Cummings, PhD.
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June 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Janet Cummings, professor of health policy and management at Rollins School of Public Health, shares insights on recent federal funding cuts to public services that offered mental health support, alongside the rising rates of child mental health diagnoses across the nation.