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A Pitt summer program helps local high school students take center stage

Graduates of the school’s 2023 Public Health Science Academy will be presenting their study results at the 45th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine.

A monthlong summer program hosted at the School of Public Health to immerse high schoolers in the science of public health will introduce two Pittsburgh-area students to an even grander venue when they present their research at one of the foremost scientific meetings in behavioral medicine.

Many cancers are on the rise in the U.S., even as overall deaths fall

“It has been hard because the idea is that it has to do with early-age exposures, and now the world is very different than it was 40 years ago,” said Associate Professor of Human Genetics Brenda Diergaarde. 

How climate change Is making these 5 chronic conditions worse

One of the biggest threats to respiratory health is wildfire smoke, says Chair of Environmental and Occupational Health Sally Wenzel.

6 OTC Drugs That Can Be Dangerous for Older Adults

“We need better consumer education, more involvement of physicians and pharmacists in OTC consults, and better packaging of the products themselves," says Professor of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences Steven Albert. 

Apply for the Pitt Public Health Undergraduate Scholars Program by Jan. 31

Applications are now open for the Pitt Public Health Undergraduate Scholars Program (PHUSP).

Thomas Songer won the 2023 Abraham Lilienfeld Award

Thomas J. Songer, assistant professor of epidemiology, was awarded the Abraham Lilienfeld Award. 

New study highlights barriers to contraceptive access for disabled Medicare enrollees

Researchers highlight how lack of contraceptive coverage by Medicare may prevent disabled enrollees from accessing contraception.

Contraceptive use is low among reproductive-aged people with disabilities who are enrolled in Medicare, according to a new study from the University of Pittsburgh that highlights how lack of contraceptive coverage by Medicare may prevent disabled enrollees from accessing contraception.

These are the type of low-carb foods that help slow weight gain, new study shows

“It’s telling people that following a low-carbohydrate diet is important, but which foods they choose to consume is also important,” said Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Samaneh Farsijani.

Nearly 6K kids in Allegheny County don't have insurance, statewide it’s 145K

Pennsylvania is one of just three states in which the percentage of uninsured kids increased in 2022, resulting in long term negative impacts on both educational and health outcomes, says Pitt Public Health's Marian Jarlenski.

Faculty trio cited among top female scientists

Three Pitt Public Health faculty members ranked among the top female scientists.

Data analytics company Research.com has ranked three School of Public Health faculty members among the top 1,000 female scientists for 2023 based on their productivity, publication history and number of citations as calculated from bibliometric sources, known as the h-index.

Using AI, scientists create blood test that measures organ aging and predicts disease risk

Biology of aging researchers like Professor of Epidemiology Anne Newman have studied it from both sides of the coin.

The deadline for Pennsylvanians to enroll in Pennie health insurance is Jan. 15

Coleman Drake, assistant professor of health policy and management, said that premiums on Pennie are going up by nearly 4% in 2024.

Project Silk renews mission to help young LGBTQ people of color

Project Silk, which began out of Pitt Public Health to provide services to young queer people of color, was acquired by Allies for Health + Wellbeing last month from Community Human Services.

How your protein needs change as you age

"People often skimp on protein at breakfast, it’s worth paying extra attention to this meal," says Samaneh Farsijani, assistant professor of epidemiology.

23 Pitt researchers are included on Clarivate’s annual Highly Cited list

In addition to Environmental and Occupational Health Department Chair Sally Wenzel, the list includes Drs. Valerian Kagan, Vladimir Tyurin and Yulia Tyurina.