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Video: Brown epidemiologist Jennifer Nuzzo on preparing for the next pandemic

January 31, 2025

In a video interview, the director of the Pandemic Center at Brown’s School of Public Health explains why another pandemic is on the horizon — and why that needn’t induce panic.

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More primary care physicians are affiliated with hospitals, leading to increased patient costs

January 28, 2025

A study by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health analyzed recent consolidation trends for primary care physicians and the resulting impacts on costs to patients.

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Fewer than 1% of U.S. clinical drug trials enroll pregnant participants, study finds

January 17, 2025

An analysis by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health found that most studies exclude participants who are pregnant, potentially leaving critical safety and efficacy questions unanswered.

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What the surgeon general’s warnings about alcohol mean for individual drinkers and public health

January 14, 2025

In a Q&A, Peter Monti, a professor of alcohol and addiction studies at Brown University and a leading researcher of alcohol and disease exacerbation, shared his perspective on alcohol and cancer.

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For optimal marathon performance, check training plan, gear, nutrition, weather — and air quality?

December 18, 2024

Analyzing 16 years of race results and air pollution levels, a team of researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health found that poor air quality had a negative effect on marathon times.

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Rhode Islanders perceive continued challenges in access to housing, cost of living, food security

December 11, 2024

Results from this year’s R.I. Life Index survey, a partnership between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Brown University School of Public Health, revealed troubling trends about local quality of life.

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Hospital payment caps could save millions of dollars for state employee health plans

December 11, 2024

A study by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health highlights the potential for significant savings without compromising hospital care.

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What to know about the first overdose prevention center in the U.S., from the researchers studying it

December 10, 2024

With the first state-sanctioned overdose prevention center about to open in Providence, Rhode Island, Brown University epidemiologist Brandon Marshall explained how researchers will measure its impact.

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$13 million grant to Brown to enable research on impact of health policies on people with Alzheimer's

November 19, 2024

Researchers from Brown University’s School of Public Health will lead a federal grant to address urgent health policy gaps for people living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

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Q&A with Dr. Michael Silverstein: How social media can impact child health, and what to do about it

November 13, 2024

Before a conference on social media’s mental health impacts on children and families, the director of the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute spoke about the importance of grasping the true nature of social media’s grip.

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Using personal care products during and after pregnancy can increase exposure to toxic chemicals

November 11, 2024

An analysis by Brown University researchers found an association between the use of personal care products and concentrations of PFAS in people who were pregnant or lactating.

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Finding calm amid chaos: Brown mindfulness expert offers advice for election-related stress

October 23, 2024

Dr. Judson Brewer, director of research and innovation at the Mindfulness Center at the Brown University School of Public Health, shares strategies for staying calm during contentious times.

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What to expect on Election Day, according to Brown's faculty experts

October 21, 2024

Eight Brown University faculty members with a range of scholarly expertise shared their analysis on what the country can expect on Election Day and beyond.

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Brown epidemiology scholar Jennifer Nuzzo elected to the National Academy of Medicine

October 21, 2024

The professor of epidemiology and director of the Pandemic Center at Brown’s School of Public Health received the honor in recognition of her work to measure and improve national preparedness for infectious disease threats.

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Federal government may be paying twice for care of veterans enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans

October 4, 2024

An analysis by researchers at Brown's School of Public Health shows how the federal government may be paying twice for care for veterans enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans and the Veterans Health Administration.

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With $3.8M grant, new Brown center to research health impacts of climate change on aging populations

October 2, 2024

Funding from the National Institute on Aging will enable Brown researchers to study the negative health effects of climate change and develop practical solutions that promote healthy aging.

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With $12.3M federal grant, Brown to expand research on substance misuse and chronic disease

October 2, 2024

With renewed funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Center for Addiction and Disease Risk Exacerbation will build on its research to understand mechanisms linking substance use with chronic disease.

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Study shows fentanyl’s role in Oregon overdose spike after policy decriminalizing drug possession

September 5, 2024

A study by public health researchers at Brown University found that decriminalization of drug possession was not associated with an increase in fatal drug overdose rates in Oregon.

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At 261st Opening Convocation, a magical welcome for Brown University’s newest students

September 3, 2024

As students heralded the start of their academic journeys at Brown, University leaders urged them to build relationships across difference, be curious and courageous, and embrace the magic of the Brown experience.

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Petranea Smith: Engaging with the community to help people get vaccinated

August 29, 2024

With a commitment to community engagement, the public health graduate student and aspiring physician is spending her summer helping underinsured Rhode Islanders access protective health care.

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Brown researcher to study environmental health impacts of wood pellet production

August 22, 2024

Erica Walker of the Brown University School of Public Health received a federal grant to assess the effects of wood pellet plants in Mississippi on the health of residents in surrounding communities.

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Price transparency is critical to fix nation’s health care model, Brown scholar tells Congress

July 11, 2024

Speaking before a U.S. Senate committee addressing frustration with high hospital prices, public health researcher Christopher Whaley urged lawmakers to increase transparency in hospital prices and ownership.

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Most Americans don’t know their doctors can prescribe addiction treatment, study finds

June 28, 2024

A federally supported study, led by Brown researcher Brandon del Pozo, reveals a disconnect between primary care physicians' ability to prescribe medications for opioid use disorder and public awareness and demand.

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More than 1 in 10 patients at federally qualified health centers experience major social risk factors

June 20, 2024

A first-of-its-kind study found high rates of food insecurity, housing insecurity, financial strain and a lack of transportation among FQHC patients, particularly those from low-income or marginalized populations.

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Pioneering Brown-Tougaloo Partnership commemorates 60 years

June 6, 2024

In celebration of six decades of impact, community members from Brown and Tougaloo College, a historically Black college in Mississippi, honored the “historic and unparalleled” partnership’s enduring legacy and future.

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Medicare payment parity key to saving independent physicians, Dr. Ashish Jha tells Congress

May 23, 2024

The Brown University School of Public Health dean urged members of the House Committee on Ways and Means to better support the dwindling number of doctors in private practice.

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Graduate student speakers will offer insights at Commencement on navigating setbacks to reach goals

May 7, 2024

As Brown celebrates its 256th Commencement, Nadia Tsado and Deanna Stueber will address their peers in separate master’s and Ph.D. ceremonies on College Hill.

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Study provides comprehensive analysis of Rhode Island’s unregulated drug supply

May 6, 2024

An analysis of drugs seized by law enforcement agencies revealed the frequency of potentially lethal substances, including fentanyl, in counterfeit pills.

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Students from Brown University and Tougaloo College investigate public health challenges in rural areas

April 25, 2024

An innovative course is bringing together students in Rhode Island and Mississippi to conduct an impactful public health research project focused on a rural community in Gloster, Mississippi.

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New center at Brown to study health care systems across countries

April 24, 2024

A discussion comparing health policy challenges facing the U.S. to those faced by other high-income countries illustrated how the Center for Health System Sustainability aims to improve health care systems through research.

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Research showcase brings to life the breadth and depth of public health research at Brown

April 2, 2024

National Public Health Week offered students at Brown’s School of Public Health the opportunity to discuss the impact of their research projects and learn about the work of others.

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Brown launches fully online master’s degree in biostatistics

March 4, 2024

An online version of the School of Public Health’s biostatistics master’s program, with an emphasis on health data science, will offer learners nationally and around the world an opportunity to gain valuable training and skills.

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Firearm ownership is correlated with elevated lead levels in children, study finds

March 1, 2024

Brown-led research found that firearm-related lead ammunition use is an unregulated source of lead exposure in the U.S. that may disproportionately impact children.

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Brown researchers launch resource to educate public about overdose prevention centers

February 14, 2024

With two publicly recognized overdose prevention centers open in New York and the nation’s third expected to open in Rhode Island, the project includes recent research about the centers to answer questions and address misconceptions.

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Washington hub for Brown’s Pandemic Center to enable new connections with policymakers

January 31, 2024

A newly opened Washington base for the Pandemic Center at Brown’s School of Public Health will expand impact and connect current and future public health leaders with national and global policymakers.

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New center to train scientists to improve disability and chronic condition care

January 16, 2024

A new center at the Brown University School of Public Health will transform the care of people with disability and chronic conditions through a collaborative approach to research and practice.

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Brown researchers study how mobile treatment clinics can help people find the road to recovery

December 6, 2023

A drug treatment clinic on wheels allows a Brown-affiliated E.R. doctor to treat patients and conduct research on ways to serve them and the community even more effectively.

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Rhode Islanders perceive steep challenges in cost of living and access to housing, health care, food

November 29, 2023

Results from this year’s R.I. Life Index survey, a partnership between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Brown University School of Public Health, revealed sobering information about local quality of life.

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Study identifies urgent need for improved research on how to respond to misleading health information

November 17, 2023

A detailed evidence review from a team at the Brown University School of Public Health informed recommendations to make research on misinformation more informative and actionable.

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Overdose prevention sites not associated with increase in crime, according to study

November 13, 2023

An analysis co-led by a Brown public health researcher found that the nation’s first two government-sanctioned overdose prevention centers were not associated with significant changes in crime.

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At Brown University’s School of Public Health, collaborating against future contagion

November 8, 2023

A research project called MAPPS is convening a wide array of community members to better understand how social mixing contributes to virus spread, and how that may inform future pandemic response.

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Practicing mindfulness can help people make heart-healthy eating choices

November 2, 2023

A study led by Brown University researchers found that participants in a mindfulness-based blood pressure reduction program improved health behaviors that lower blood pressure.

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COVID-19 vaccination campaign saved 2.4 million lives, according to health economists

October 30, 2023

A working paper by researchers from the University of Southern California and Brown University analyzed the global impacts of COVID-19 vaccines.

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New center at Brown to take on the 'behemoth' problem of health care spending

October 10, 2023

A panel discussion on the impact of private equity on health care offered an opportunity to show how the School of Public Health’s Center for Advancing Health Policy Research aims to influence policy through research.

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With a proclamation from the State of Rhode Island, Brown’s School of Public Health celebrates 10 years

September 27, 2023

At an anniversary kickoff event, public health faculty, staff and students were joined by government and community leaders in commemorating the school’s 10-year milestone and looking to a future of continued impact.

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Higher buprenorphine doses associated with improved retention in treatment for opioid use disorder

September 18, 2023

A new study led by Brown University researchers suggests a need to reevaluate opioid addiction treatment recommendations in the era of fentanyl.

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Brown’s School of Public Health to celebrate 10 years of impact

August 16, 2023

A 12-month celebration will honor the School of Public Health’s evolution, growth and plans for the future.

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Liz Gledhill: Helping law enforcement officers respond more meaningfully to mental health crises

August 3, 2023

The Brown University master of public health student is developing tools that first responders can use to de-escalate a mental health crisis and connect people to the resources they need.

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Moderna is safest, most effective mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 for older adults, study shows

August 2, 2023

A study of older U.S. adults led by researchers at Brown University found that the risk of negative effects of both mRNA vaccines is exceptionally low, but lowest with the Moderna vaccine.

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Overdose crisis demands a response from the entire community, Brown expert asserts

June 26, 2023

Dr. Francesca Beaudoin, an epidemiologist at the Brown University School of Public Health, joined federal and state elected officials to stress the need for a collaborative response to the country’s opioid drug epidemic.

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