Worsening memory, concentration, and other cognitive abilities are often an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease. This group of symptoms is known as subjective cognitive decline, and 5.4% of U.S. military veterans experience it--a higher proportion than in non-veterans.

Heat exposure during pregnancy may impact birth outcomes, including preterm birth, according to a Rollins study.

Over 80% of states use opioid monitoring policies to combat opioid overprescribing and keep patients safe. But a new study found these programs are associated with more pain in older adults.

Now out in @nejm.org is a new Perspective piece from the CRRIT team on the potential consequences of @fda.gov's recent announcement to release daily drug adverse event reports from FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.... (1/11)

Almost every U.S. state has a policy to support infants exposed to substances before their birth, but many are unclear, hard to access, or lack clear standards. The result? Challenges for families affected by prenatal substance exposure.

ACIP voted today to not universally recommend the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Parents can still choose to give the birth dose after consulting their doctor, but this is a major departure from our previous guidance with big potential health consequences.

Childhood cancer diagnoses take a physical, mental, and financial toll on patients and their families. A study from researchers in our Department of Health Policy and Management looked at how often childhood cancer survivors get the mental health care they need. The answer? Not nearly often enough.

A Rollins researcher and colleagues developed a model looking at the health and economic impacts of delaying the hepatitis B birth dose. Their findings? Delaying hepatitis B vaccination a newborn's first day to later in life won't just hurt American health—it will also hurt our wallets.

Telehealth is an important frontier for expanding access to HIV prevention—just ask the 20% of U.S. PrEP users who access their medication using telemedicine.

Rollins researchers have brought us one step closer to unlocking the complexities of Alzheimer’s disease in a new study. sph.emory.edu/news/brain-s...

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!

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. WABE: www.wabe.org/podcasts/hea... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3xUnxkV... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

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...

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

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. WABE: www.wabe.org/podcasts/hea... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3xUnxkV... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

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. WABE: www.wabe.org/podcasts/hea... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3xUnxkV... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

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.

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. How to apply: sph.emory.edu/admissions/h...

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. Listen to the episode now! WABE: www.wabe.org/podcasts/hea... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3xUnxkV... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

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. Listen in now! WABE: www.wabe.org/podcasts/hea... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3xUnxkV... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

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."

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. WABE: www.wabe.org/podcasts/hea... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3xUnxkV... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

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.

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. WABE: www.wabe.org/podcasts/hea... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3xUnxkV... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

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.

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.

The field of public health is navigating unprecedented times, but one thing is for certain: we can't afford to go backward. Find more critical information about this pivotal moment in public health on our newly redesigned website: sph.emory.edu

Rollins professor Benjamin Lopman, PhD, told CBS News that shifts in norovirus strains happen “when new variants find ways around the immunity that people have built up” to previous strains. He said that new strains usually trigger more frequent outbreaks earlier in the season. Full story ⬇️

Rollins professor Hannah Cooper, ScD, was one of the researchers featured in a recent episode of The Economist’s science and technology podcast, Babbage, which reported how the “attacks on science will do grievous damage to America and the world.”

FDA's changes to COVID vaccine approval could make it harder to access the vaccine and harm populations. “This policy change will increase likelihood of variant emergence and worsen health inequities," RSPH's Jodie Guest told @cnn.com. www.cnn.com/2025/05/20/h...

This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Brandon Jutras, PhD, explore the science behind Lyme disease and the latest research on its prevention and treatment. WABE: www.wabe.org/podcasts/hea... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3xUnxkV... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Craig McLean discuss climate, severe weather, and the role of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. WABE: www.wabe.org/podcasts/hea... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3xUnxkV...

A new commentary in The Lancet HIV by Don Operario, PhD, chair of the Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences, lays out the vital role that trans individuals play in global HIV research. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

“GA’s parents are telling us loud and clear: their kids need help. This is more than a report—it’s a call to action...that means listening to families and building a future where every child can grow up healthy, safe, and supported.” @stephenwpatrick.bsky.social

Environmental Health Perspectives will indefinitely pause publishing new research due to NIH cuts. Dana Boyd Barr, PhD, professor of environmental health, is currently the deputy editor of the publication. She spoke with New York Magazine about the loss.

This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Nandita Somayaji explore how gun violence affects health and why research and prevention efforts are so critical. WABE: www.wabe.org/podcasts/hea... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3xUnxkV... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

Residents of coastal Glynn Country, Georgia—home to nearly two dozen Superfund sites—have elevated levels of toxic industrial chemicals in their bodies, according to a new study from Rollins researchers.

“There is a surprising lack of data comparing buprenorphine—the most common treatment for opioid use disorder—with no treatment. We found that the benefits of treatment were profound, substantially reducing risk of preterm birth and severe maternal morbidity.” - @stephenwpatrick.bsky.social

New from the HPM team @emoryrollins.bsky.social: Mental health diagnoses among publicly insured kids rose from 10.7% to 16.5% (2010–2019). Big implications for equity in care. Study in @jama.com led by Janet Cummings et al. 🔗 sph.emory.edu/news/news-re... #ChildHealth #HealthPolicy #Medicaid

With RFK Jr. claiming that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will reveal the causes of autism by September, @danifallin.bsky.social helped set the record straight. Fallin told The Atlantic that researchers have been looking into this for decades with no simple result.

The American Society for Nutrition recently named Selin Sergin a finalist in its nutrition science poster competition for her research of milk fortification. This award is reserved for students with the highest quality research projects in nutrition. Read more: sph.emory.edu/news/news-re...

The American Society for Nutrition recently named Helena Pachon, PhD, research director for the Food Fortification Initiative (FFI) and professor in the Hubert Department of Global Health, as a 2025 Excellence in Nutrition Fellow for her work in food-based approaches to addressing malnutrition.