Code orange air quality alert issued for Monday
Dean Maureen Lichtveld said that while people with health conditions are most at risk during difficult air conditions, smoke-polluted air is not good for anyone.
Millions of people enter later life carrying an extra 10 to 15 pounds. Should they lose the weight?
Since older adults have less muscle to begin with, “if they want to lose weight, they need to be willing at the same time to increase physical activity,” said Dr. Anne Newman
FDA approves first daily over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill – a pharmacist and public health expert explain this new era in contraception
On July 13, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a drugmaker’s application for the first daily over-the-counter birth control pill for people seeking to prevent pregnancy.
Interviews with outstanding authors
Dr. Ha believes it is crucial to remain informed about the latest developments in one’s field of study.
What you can do with a health science degree
Taylor Simone Mathis, who will begin earning a master of public health degree in epidemiology, says she chose a health science career path after much thought.
U.S. animal industries pose disease risks to people, report says
The risk of disease transmission is not really confined to a particular geography or cultural practice,” said Suresh Kuchipudi.
Air quality concerns delay Pittsburgh Pirates game
"But the longer it goes on, obviously, the more impact that it can have because there's a cumulative effect," said Dr. Sally Wenzel.
Pitt honors longtime staff employees at ceremony
30 Pitt Public Health staff with long tenures at the University were honored during the Chancellor's Annual Staff Recognition Ceremony.
Sorry, kids: Poor air quality in Western Pennsylvania pauses many summer outdoor activities
Kids with respiratory illnesses, such as asthma and cystic fibrosis, are of concern, agreed Dr. Sally Wenzel.
Project Silk offers a safe space for young LGBTQ+ people of color
Project Silk started in 2012 as a focus group by the Pitt Public Health as a way for the community to talk about HIV, particularly in young, queer people of color.
Meet Suresh Kuchipudi
New IDM Chair Arrives July 1
In the waning days of 2019, a novel pathogen called SARS-CoV-2 most likely crossed species from animals to humans and delivered a 21st century reminder—needed or not—that the war between man and microbes is not over.
Draconian laws deter pregnant women from treating drug abuse
Marian P. Jarlenski, says that this care can fall through the cracks because many obstetricians are less inclined to treat addiction than they are a pregnancy.
How youth can battle extreme heat in their communities
EHN spoke with heat equity experts about how young people can work toward protecting the most vulnerable from extreme heat and advancing climate justice.
TV dramas effectively prompt middle schoolers to talk about vaping dangers
“Something surprising, which we wouldn’t have known without these focus groups, is that although all of the students knew the term ‘vaping,’ several said they did not know what e-cigarettes were,” said Hoffman.
Federal air monitoring investment could lower southwest Pennsylvania cancer rates
Five new air monitoring projects will be community-led and could reduce cancer-causing exposures. The challenge? Turning data into action.