Contributions from @busph.bsky.social, @hsph.harvard.edu, @columbiauniversity.bsky.social, @uncpublichealth.bsky.social, @uwsph.bsky.social, @umichsph.bsky.social, and @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social (with more to come!). More details at www.publichealth.columbia.edu/ehworks

Recent paper applying machine learning to investigate risk factors for gastroschisis, a serious congenital anomaly that is most common among teen pregnancies. Findings suggest a possible role of diet. We're further interrogating the diet data--More to come! @unmc.bsky.social @busph.bsky.social

Jarren Duran's admission of a suicide attempt during a slump surprised the Red Sox and received praise for his honesty. We spoke with Jaimie Gradus from @busph.bsky.social about the importance of Duran's openness regarding his struggles. Read on ⬇️

Big news from SVPP at @busph.bsky.social ! Our new working paper (w/public data!) shows that anti-vaccine state policymaking nearly doubled following COVID-19. Republican state lawmakers are overwhelmingly responsible for this trend. With: @thcallaghan.bsky.social osf.io/preprints/so...

Emissions from onroad vehicles cause 342 premature deaths annually in Greater Boston, per a new study by @busph.bsky.social experts including @jonlevybu.bsky.social, @jjbuonocore.bsky.social, @marydwillis.bsky.social & colleagues: http://spr.ly/633292oJvZ

Iconic. www.instagram.com/reel/DHBaJXR... #JohnSnow #cholera #EpiSky #histmed cc: @busph.bsky.social

👀 Rare interview with co-founder Christine Keeves, @busph.bsky.social alum.

Demonstrating for science risks politicizing it. But, that *doesn't* mean we shouldn't do it. A few folks have asked what our research has to say about to most effectively advocate for science, in advance of @standupforscience.bsky.social events. Sharing some of that research below: 🧵🧬

Need more info? Impactful information from @busph.bsky.social Medicaid Policy Lab: www.bu.edu/articles/202...

Celebrating Black History Month: Jacqueline Hicks’s family instilled in her an appreciation for math and science. She pursued a PhD at @busph.bsky.social, focusing on statistical genetics and health disparities. Now, she researches structural racism’s impact on health. magazine.amstat.org/...

Excited to announce I have been appointed as Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor of Community Health Sciences at @busph.bsky.social Boston University School of Public Health !!

With federal research funding cuts looming for academia and medical centers across the US, we're highlighting the ways federally funded research at SPH has produced tangible results that benefit real lives. Read more about this research and more here ➡️ lnkd.in/eRbXyJvg

One major lesson to take away from the COVID-19 pandemic, says CEID faculty Dr. David Hamer (@busph.bsky.social)is the importance of surveillance and testing, which he thinks there should be more of for #H5N1. lifesciences.connectmeinforma.com/community/ti...

Raising the alarm with my colleague Dr. Kristen Underhill on a new legal strategy that undermines a core part of the clincian-patient relationship and the very necessary ability of clinicians to rely on informed consent at the time of care. @busph.bsky.social www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

Not sure where to find datasets that were previously hosted on government websites? The @busph.bsky.social Center for Health Data Science has developed a streamlined interface to let you search for essential public data: www.FindLostData.org Please share!

One of my amazing @busph.bsky.social students was featured as a runner-up in @kffhealthnews.org Health Policy Valentine contest! What to make for my valentine? Maybe a cake on which we can dine! But raw milk and flu-ish eggs won’t do. Perhaps some fluoridated water in lieu? – Holly Ainsworth

I tell everyone @busph.bsky.social is always doing something amazing! I'm lucky to work with their peeps!

Study found Oakland, Calif. law requiring cigarette prices to increase to a minimum of $8 per pack led to a decline in sales. “Our findings show that setting a minimum price on tobacco products can be an effective policy for reducing tobacco sales," says SPH's Justin White. ➡️ spr.ly/6043xGTU3

I reiterate my unwavering commitment to public health, particularly to the health of Latinxs, transgender, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other minoritized groups. #Equity #Health Thank you, @busph.bsky.social, for showcasing our work.

Today's the day! Announcing the launch of the Politics & Health Lab at @busph.bsky.social -- run by @thcallaghan.bsky.social and I. We'll use this space as a place to share research on monitoring and combating the growing politicization of public health. sites.bu.edu/healthpoliti...

I'm excited to announce the launch of The Politics and Health Lab at Boston University, co-directed by @mattmotta.bsky.social and myself! Our lab will highlight research on the growing politicization of health and strategies to overcome it @busph.bsky.social sites.bu.edu/healthpoliti...

Nice article summarizing recent research from @busph.bsky.social and @boston.gov, which shows that heat advisories come too late for some neighborhoods with urban heat islands. Valuable work with tangible benefits for health and well-being. www.wbur.org/news/2025/01...

Insurance Coverage, Type of Employment Shape Inequities in Access to Semaglutide @busph.bsky.social bu.edu/sph/news/artic…#obesityt#healthequityt#publichealtht#glp1p#semaglutidede

Dr. Leonardo Martinez @e2e-spr.bsky.social publishes findings indicating that children who live in settings with a high burden of tuberculosis disease (TB) have a consistently high annual risk of developing TB infection throughout childhood Read more: ow.ly/cwA850UKxcJ @busph.bsky.social ksy.social

"If you believe that industry, on its own, will clean its toxic waste, and never poison the ground, water, and air—basic drivers of our health—you should eliminate the EPA of course. But most of us would agree that a more commonsense approach is to make improvements, not chaos." @busph.bsky.social

In a Q&A on #H5N1 with @busph.bsky.social, CEID faculty Drs. Jessica Leibler and David Hamer highlight the need to protect farm-workers and engage them to help public health workers find solutions to stop the spread. www.bu.edu/sph/news/art...

Come work with us at @busph.bsky.social ! I'm not on the committee, but I'm happy to answer questions about our department (HLPM), or connect you to someone who can answer other questions you might have! academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29588

It’s been so much fun to join some of @busph.bsky.social’s best students for the Massachusetts Health Policy Forum! Students have gotten to learn from the state’s most important health policy officials and visit some of the key centers of health policy making for the state. What a wonderful event!

Police say #LuigiMangione may have used a #ghostgun to kill UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson. SPH's Jonathan Jay previously told @newsweek.com that "restrictions on ghost guns are really important" because the weapons "make it easier for anyone to get access to a gun." ▶️ shorturl.at/dolVN

With Dr. Mehmet Oz nominated to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Svcs, you may be interested in our 2022 study The Great and Powerful Dr. Oz? Alternative Health Media Consumption and Vaccine Views - @stecula.bsky.social @mattmotta.bsky.social @ozankuru.bsky.social & Kathleen Hall Jamieson.

Here is another starter pack from @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social including folks working on climate & health! go.bsky.app/Jq1MKfM

My slightly tongue-in-cheek commentary ⬇️ reflecting on DOGE and what it means to have an efficient government (My take - investing in public health and other programs that improve health and well-being, especially when they save $, is the poster child of efficiency) thehill.com/opinion/fina...

NEW RCT. Partnering w/TikTok creators, we find that exposure to evidence-based mental health info. increases young people's perceived & objective emotional support abilities. w/ @amandayarnell.bsky.social, Yuning Liu, & @harvardchanschool.bsky.social CHC. Available here! osf.io/preprints/so...

Remember Nintendogs? Webkinz? Many of us spent hours caring for our digital pets, and now that same instinct could help us quit smoking. When a pet simulation game was introduced to the Smoke Free app, engagement with the app's cessation tools increased by 30%! 🔗 shorturl.at/gUKNt

#PFAS was found in 100% of blood samples among group of recreational skiers. Higher PFAS levels were also associated with high cholesterol—a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and a concerning finding among a group of healthy, physically active adults. 🔗 www.bu.edu/sph/news/art...

In our latest #BUandBoston, we spoke with @jonlevybu.bsky.social, Chair and Professor of Environmental Health at @busph.bsky.social, on his research and approach to working with communities. 🧵⬇️ Full story: www.bu.edu/ioc/2024/11/...

Eliza Pentz, PRESTO Research Assistant & @busph.bsky.social MS student, shipping biospecimen collection kits for the study! The kits collect blood, urine, saliva, hair, toenails & vaginal swabs. We are so thankful to Eliza & our participants for advancing science on #reproductive & perinatal health!

Our department is hiring!! @busph.bsky.social is an amazing place to work and our department is full of lovely and dedicated public health folks! Please feel free to reach out if you want more info and spread the word! academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29058

Could a digital pet dragon be the key in helping you quit smoking? SPH research found embedding a digital pet game within a smoking cessation app increased user engagement with the app and its behavioral science-backed support for people who are trying to quit smoking. www.bu.edu/sph/news/art...

This past week, I had an opportunity to share some very brief thoughts on how the recent US election may impact disability rights. I’m honored to be counted among so many great voices. Check out the full article: www.bu.edu/sph/news/art...

In a naturally-occurring experiment we (@stecula.bsky.social, Kathleen Hall Jamieson, Ozan Kuru, & I) show that when Oz *does* go to bat for science, his viewers follow. The problem is that he often takes positions at odds with the science. academic.oup.com/joc/article/...