public health Archives

13 Jun

More than 50% of COVID-19 deaths could have been prevented with better global vaccine distribution

A new research paper says better vaccine access could have prevented more than half of the coronavirus deaths in lower-income countries.

1 May

Matthew Goodwin uses CS to craft innovative support for people with autism

It might start with something as simple as an itchy sweater. A neurotypical person could manage this annoyance, but to an autistic person with sensory processing issues, the sweater can feel like steel wool scouring their arms. Individuals with profound autism might also lack the ability to pinpoint what is causing their discomfort or the […]

18 Apr

Heroes among us: 10 years after the Boston Marathon bombing, Northeastern University community reflects and remembers

Ten years ago, terrorists detonated two bombs 14 seconds apart near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. The blasts killed three people, injured nearly 300 others, shook a city, state and nation, and forever changed the lives of thousands.

7 Apr

How Bouvé College leaders are building relationships and making a global impact

At Bouvé College of Health Sciences, we’re proud to have faculty and staff whose hard work goes beyond the College and classroom.

6 Apr

Re-imagining Public Health in Boston

On Wednesday, April 5, Bouvé's Department of Health Sciences continued its speaker series highlighting innovative approaches to advance health equity and racial justice across a range of disciplines.

27 Mar

Climate change is making seasonal allergies worse—can your nose handle it?

A March report says climate change is extending the pollen and mold allergy season and making it more intense.

23 Mar

EPA rule on PFAS, ‘forever chemicals,’ a step, but doesn’t address ‘regrettable substitutions’

Found in everything from clothing products and cooking appliances, to dental floss, firefighting foam and food packaging, PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” have been linked to a range of health problems.

23 Mar

Ozempic will give way to another quick-fix diet drug, then another and another, Northeastern expert predicts

The active ingredient in Ozempic, semaglutide, works by inducing a feeling of fullness in users, which cuts down on their appetite.

15 Mar

Pandemic pounds are real. Northeastern study calls on public health officials to address the fitness quandary

From stress-eating to reduced physical activity, the pandemic has created the perfect storm for weight gain.

15 Mar

The future of healthcare through public health technology

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the many gaps in the American healthcare system, but perhaps one of the most apparent was the use of public health technology.

23 Feb

Are charitable food donations a double-edged sword? Donations reduce food waste, but also increase food prices

Donating to food pantries does wonders for the public image of grocery store chains. As it turns out, food donation is also great for the stores’ bottom line—but can result in higher food costs for customers.

23 Feb

People with long COVID-19 are less likely to be employed full time, Northeastern study shows

Researchers found an association between higher levels of unemployment and those with long COVID-19, raising the question of how those living with long COVID-19 affect the nation's economy.

8 Feb

Video games might be better for balance rehab than conventional physical therapy

Don’t throw away that Wii Fit Balance Board––it might be more valuable than you think.

7 Feb

How do videos of police brutality affect us, and how should we engage with them?

It’s been a week since the horrific video of five police officers fatally beating Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old FedEx worker, was released to the public. In that time, the officers were fired, charged and arrested for Nichols’ murder, nationwide protests took place and Nichols’ family held an emotional funeral. But even as footage of a young Nichols skateboarding went viral and […]

3 Feb

Will Biden plans to lift COVID emergency end free tests and vaccines?

What will happen to free testing, vaccination and treatment for COVID-19 under the Biden administration’s plan to end the coronavirus public health emergency in May?

1 Feb

Dry January is over. Now what? Binge drinking isn’t the answer, but is there a compromise?

Congratulations on making it through dry January without a beer or glass of wine—or at least with fewer alcoholic beverages than you downed in December.

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