Microbiome could be key in preventing HIV progression
“It was a previous study with disappointing results that put us on the path to this latest discovery,” said lead author Cristian Apetrei.
Study looks at race-ethnicity-gender disparities in statin use
Current epidemiology MPH student David Frank and colleagues estimated disparities in statin use by race-ethnicity-gender.
Pitt’s gateway to Africa: Opening doors in Senegal
“Having this group and traveling professionally was very different for me, but it was also wonderful because of the openness that everyone had," said Tiffany Gary-Webb.
James Fabisiak and Bernard Goldstein: Where there’s smoke, there’s fire
Air quality will worsen in the coming years, harming human health.
When Fate Calls
“Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans.” – John Lennon, Beautiful Boy, 1980
Pitt alumna, Janet Stout, PhD, (IDM ’81, ’92) loves telling the story about how a simple telephone slip-up serendipitously brought her to the School of Public Health and a full-circle moment years later.
Pitt Public Health epidemiologist collaborates with schools and advocacy group to support comprehensive sexuality education
“I focus on the social environment: decision-makers, policies and how they influence our lives,” said Dr. Ashley Hill
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.