https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ysph/news-rss/?keywordId=1362&orgId=109082&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Yale School of Public Health en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Fri, 15 May 2026 17:41:30 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/class-of-2026-student-awards/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/class-of-2026-student-awards/ As we honor the Class of 2026, we are pleased to recognize a group of students whose leadership, innovation, scholarship, and research excellence stand out. Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/casey-wells-mph-26-to-deliver-2026-commencement-student-address/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/casey-wells-mph-26-to-deliver-2026-commencement-student-address/ Wells studied health policy with a concentration in global health and a track in maternal and child health. Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/alum-to-walk-at-commencement-50-years-after-graduating/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/alum-to-walk-at-commencement-50-years-after-graduating/ After 50 years of waiting, Bob Schwartz, MPH '76, is finally having his moment. Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/above-and-beyond/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/above-and-beyond/ The YSPH community came together on May 13th to recognize faculty and staff excellence, and to unveil its new ceremonial mace. Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/james-agbodzakey-mph-26-graduating-student-spotlight/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/james-agbodzakey-mph-26-graduating-student-spotlight/ James Agbodzakey, MPH ’26, is a graduating student in the Advanced Professional MPH program. Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/emma-bebarta-mph-26-graduating-student-spotlight/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/emma-bebarta-mph-26-graduating-student-spotlight/ Emma Bebarta, MPH ’26 , is a graduating student in Social and Behavioral Sciences. Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/swarnima-bhattacharya-mph-26-graduating-student-spotlight/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/swarnima-bhattacharya-mph-26-graduating-student-spotlight/ Swarnima Bhattacharya, MPH ’26, is a graduating student in the Advanced Professional MPH program. Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/aliya-malik-mph-26-graduating-student-spotlight/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/aliya-malik-mph-26-graduating-student-spotlight/ Aliya Malik, MPH ’26, is a graduating student in the Executive MPH program. Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/emd-faculty-spotlight-debbie-humphries/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/emd-faculty-spotlight-debbie-humphries/ This series spotlights some of the amazing faculty in the Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases department at the Yale School of Public Health. The research conducted by our EMD colleagues addresses some of the most urgent global health challenges. Here, Debbie Humphries talks about her impactful work as a faculty member. Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.npr.org/2026/05/12/nx-s1-5818438/former-cdc-official-on-agencys-role-in-cruise-ship-hantavirus-outbreak https://www.npr.org/2026/05/12/nx-s1-5818438/former-cdc-official-on-agencys-role-in-cruise-ship-hantavirus-outbreak NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former CDC Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry about the CDC's role in helping Americans exposed to hantavirus. Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/05/10/tick-borne-diseases-us/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/05/10/tick-borne-diseases-us/ With tick season in full force, here are the most common diseases they spread in the U.S., where they most commonly occur and the symptoms to watch for. Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://nam.edu/news-and-insights/building-trust-in-science-how-effective-communication-can-help/ https://nam.edu/news-and-insights/building-trust-in-science-how-effective-communication-can-help/ How trust in science has shifted since 2020. Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/research/information-sheets/vaccines-during-pregnancy/ https://ysph.yale.edu/research/information-sheets/vaccines-during-pregnancy/ Vaccination during pregnancy is a critical form of lifesaving, preventive care. Prenatal vaccines help protect both you and your baby when you are most vulnerable to illness. Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/04/health/video/hantavirus-outbreak-cruise-lead-jake-tapper https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/04/health/video/hantavirus-outbreak-cruise-lead-jake-tapper Hantavirus image. Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/leaving-the-world-better-chris-klomp-on-what-government-owes-the-next-generation/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/leaving-the-world-better-chris-klomp-on-what-government-owes-the-next-generation/ Chris Klomp, chief counselor, Health and Human Services, and deputy administrator and director of Medicare, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, spoke at the Yale School of Public Health on April 9. Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/04/opinion/health-care-hospitals-insurance.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/04/opinion/health-care-hospitals-insurance.html Prices at hospitals have grown faster than prices in virtually any other sector of the economy, says Associate Professor of Public Health Zack Cooper, PhD, in a New York Times guest essay. Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.nysun.com/article/pakistani-officials-look-for-any-cause-but-negligence-to-explain-surge-in-hiv-cases-among-children-2?gift=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJnaWZ0RnJvbSI6InljczVubTZ1anlseiIsImlhdCI6MTc3NzczMzQ0NCwiZXhwIjoxNzgwMzI1NDQ0fQ.MvvkNWnU6F1Znv9ZIh3cmXHsKh-x_ycja9Pa0nofypI https://www.nysun.com/article/pakistani-officials-look-for-any-cause-but-negligence-to-explain-surge-in-hiv-cases-among-children-2?gift=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJnaWZ0RnJvbSI6InljczVubTZ1anlseiIsImlhdCI6MTc3NzczMzQ0NCwiZXhwIjoxNzgwMzI1NDQ0fQ.MvvkNWnU6F1Znv9ZIh3cmXHsKh-x_ycja9Pa0nofypI Hundreds of Pakistani children received contaminated shots at a state hospital — and officials keep looking the other way Sat, 02 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/may/03/getting-older-ageing-happiest-time-of-life https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/may/03/getting-older-ageing-happiest-time-of-life Aging does not mean inevitable decline, new YSPH research suggests – and having a optimistic outlook can even bring improvements. Sat, 02 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/what-does-public-health-really-mean-these-high-schoolers-found-out/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/what-does-public-health-really-mean-these-high-schoolers-found-out/ Public Health Day highlighted Yale School of Public Health’s commitment to reaching the next generation of potential public health leaders before they have chosen a path and showing them what the field looks like up close. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/nih-team-grant-address-hiv-substance-use-epidemics/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/nih-team-grant-address-hiv-substance-use-epidemics/ Geo-Targeted Implementation of a Novel Mobile Pharmacy and Clinic Healthcare Delivery Model with Community Health Workers for Prevention, Care, and Treatment of HIV and Substance Use is a $10 million, five-year, team science research grant funded by the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Drug Abuse. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260427/Early-life-exposure-to-PFAS-associated-with-common-childhood-leukemia.aspx https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260427/Early-life-exposure-to-PFAS-associated-with-common-childhood-leukemia.aspx Early exposure to PFAS, a group of widely used compounds known as "forever chemicals," was associated with a higher risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common childhood cancer, according to University of California, Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health researchers. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/a70396127/heart-attack-symptoms-women/ https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/a70396127/heart-attack-symptoms-women/ These "silent" signs can be easy to brush off, but seconds really do matter. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/28/yale-humanitarian-research-lab-ukraine-kidnapped-children/ https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/28/yale-humanitarian-research-lab-ukraine-kidnapped-children/ CT Mirror visited Ukraine to meet with groups that partner with Yale's Humanitarian Research Lab, evacuating children from occupied areas. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/physician-author-dr-jeremy-faust-shares-science-communication-tips-during-visit-to-yale/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/physician-author-dr-jeremy-faust-shares-science-communication-tips-during-visit-to-yale/ Faust talked about the importance of health and science communication during a recent visit to YSPH as an invited guest of the university’s Poynter Fellowship in Journalism program. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/from-campus-to-community-science-and-storytelling-puts-a-human-face-on-public-health/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/from-campus-to-community-science-and-storytelling-puts-a-human-face-on-public-health/ At the Science & Storytelling event, speakers went beyond scientific language to forge genuine connections with the audience, putting human faces behind data and research. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/global-health-connected-building-healthier-more-resilient-cities/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/global-health-connected-building-healthier-more-resilient-cities/ “What are you going to do when you go back?” It’s the question that set Jeannette Ickovics, PhD, a faculty affiliate at the Yale Institute of Global Health (YIGH), on a new trajectory toward global climate and health. After nearly five years at Yale-NUS College in Singapore, first as a visiting professor and later as dean of faculty, Ickovics found herself reflecting on what the next phase of her career might look like upon returning to New Haven. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://advertisingweek.com/yale-school-of-public-health-dean-megan-ranney-on-listening-first-in-public-health/ https://advertisingweek.com/yale-school-of-public-health-dean-megan-ranney-on-listening-first-in-public-health/ In "The TrustMakers" podcast, Dean Megan L. Ranney explores how trust shapes the way people navigate health information, advice, and care. She speaks with Justin Blake, executive director of the Edelman Trust Institute. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.npr.org/2026/04/21/nx-s1-5791608/after-deadly-louisiana-shooting-a-doctor-shares-the-realities-of-domestic-violence https://www.npr.org/2026/04/21/nx-s1-5791608/after-deadly-louisiana-shooting-a-doctor-shares-the-realities-of-domestic-violence NPR's Michel Martin speaks with gun violence expert and emergency physician Dr. Megan Ranney about the mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzhDd_AkZ48 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzhDd_AkZ48 BBC News Africa reports on the third year of Sudan's war. Humanitarian Research Lab Executive Director Nathaniel Raymond describes the scope and severity of attacks on civilians, especially in the Darfur region. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/emd-partners-spotlight-centro-internacional-de-entrenamiento-e-investigaciones-medicas/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/emd-partners-spotlight-centro-internacional-de-entrenamiento-e-investigaciones-medicas/ This series spotlights the Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases department at the Yale School of Public Health's amazing partnership with Centro Internacional de Entrenamiento e Investigaciones Medicas (CIDEIM). CIDEIM is a Colombian public-private non-profit organization dedicated to conducting biomedical research in infectious diseases, developing research capacity in the Latin America and Caribbean region, and providing technical and scientific services. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/sylvia-mathews-burwell-to-speak-at-2026-ysph-commencement/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/sylvia-mathews-burwell-to-speak-at-2026-ysph-commencement/ Sylvia Mathews Burwell is a distinguished leader across government, philanthropy, and higher education. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/04/15/how-one-yale-alum-using-ai-make-social-services-more-accessible https://news.yale.edu/2026/04/15/how-one-yale-alum-using-ai-make-social-services-more-accessible With Keeper Systems, Blake Robertson MPH '24, is applying lessons he learned in his own life to simplify the journey of finding and using social services. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/04/16/tick-proof-yard/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/04/16/tick-proof-yard/ You probably can’t keep every tick off your property, but there are ways to deter them — which could help reduce the risk of tick-borne diseases such as Lyme. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/global-health-connected-developing-suicide-screening-approaches-in-pakistan/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/global-health-connected-developing-suicide-screening-approaches-in-pakistan/ Suicide remains a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 800,000 deaths each year. The burden falls disproportionately on low- and middle-income countries, which account for roughly 75% of global suicides. In South Asia, where suicide rates are among the highest globally, stigma and legal barriers often make prevention efforts especially challenging. For Ashley Hagaman, PhD, MPH, associate professor of public health (social and behavioral sciences) at Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) and a faculty affiliate of the Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH), addressing this issue means developing solutions that are not only evidence-based, but also locally feasible and culturally grounded. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.financialexpress.com/world-news/us-news/measles-outbreak-costs-explode-in-us-study-flags-7-8bn-crisis-as-vaccination-rates-decline/4207976/?ref=world_hp https://www.financialexpress.com/world-news/us-news/measles-outbreak-costs-explode-in-us-study-flags-7-8bn-crisis-as-vaccination-rates-decline/4207976/?ref=world_hp Study flags 7.8bn crisis as vaccination rates decline. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/2026-program-for-humanities-in-medicine-health-professions-students-creative-writing-and-art-contest/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/2026-program-for-humanities-in-medicine-health-professions-students-creative-writing-and-art-contest/ Awardees of the 2026 Program for Humanities in Medicine (PHM) Health Professions Students' Creative Writing & Art Contest. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/science/wildlife-trade-disease-spillover.html?unlocked_article_code=1.a1A.7MoM.mlKa7Y_PUrMz&smid=nytcore-ios-share https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/science/wildlife-trade-disease-spillover.html?unlocked_article_code=1.a1A.7MoM.mlKa7Y_PUrMz&smid=nytcore-ios-share The global wildlife trade is driving the spread of disease from animals to people, according to a new study. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://insights.som.yale.edu/insights/how-public-health-transformed-human-life https://insights.som.yale.edu/insights/how-public-health-transformed-human-life For National Public Health Week, Dr. Howard Forman surveys two centuries of interventions that together doubled human life expectancy, a triumph of science, policy, and collective action. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/two-ysph-trained-yale-students-one-marshall-scholarship-one-rhodes-scholar/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/two-ysph-trained-yale-students-one-marshall-scholarship-one-rhodes-scholar/ Two senior undergraduate students at Yale, each of whom conducted extensive research in labs at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH), were recent recipients of prestigious awards for postgraduate study. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/global-wildlife-trade-raising-risk-of-animal-diseases-spilling-over-to-humans/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/global-wildlife-trade-raising-risk-of-animal-diseases-spilling-over-to-humans/ The global wildlife trade is doing more than threatening endangered species — it is quietly accelerating the spread of infectious diseases from animals to humans, according to a new Yale University study published in Science. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/spring-research-roundup-2026/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/spring-research-roundup-2026/ Scientists at Yale School of Public Health have developed a process that could lead to a better understanding of how brain function links to behavior. In a separate report, YSPH scientists say that recent changes to Medicare Advantage plans are improving care for people with dementia. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/specialized-emergency-departments-for-older-adults-linked-to-better-outcomes/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/specialized-emergency-departments-for-older-adults-linked-to-better-outcomes/ Specialized emergency departments for geriatric patients are a promising and potentially life-saving model of care, according to a new YSPH study. But as their use expands across the country, policymakers must tackle deeper inequities that are preventing all older adults from benefiting equally from the targeted care. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/study-finds-persistent-lack-of-diversity-in-us-alzheimers-clinical-trials/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/study-finds-persistent-lack-of-diversity-in-us-alzheimers-clinical-trials/ A new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds that Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials in the U.S. have consistently failed to reflect the nation’s racial and ethnic diversity, raising important concerns about whether new treatments are equally safe and effective for all patients. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/climate/microplastics-maha-epa.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/climate/microplastics-maha-epa.html The federal government has pledged to reduce levels of microplastics and pharmaceuticals in public drinking water. YSPH environmental scientist Dr. Vasilis Vasiliou says the move is encouraging, but there is a lot of work to do, including defining a standard measurement for microplastics. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/04/07/addressing-racial-disparities-sepsis-care https://news.yale.edu/2026/04/07/addressing-racial-disparities-sepsis-care In a Q&A, Erika Linnader, director of Yale’s Global Health Leadership Initiative, discusses disparities in sepsis care — and how to improve it. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2026/apr/03/seasonal-allergies-treatments-symptoms-pollen https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2026/apr/03/seasonal-allergies-treatments-symptoms-pollen Allergy seasons are now “longer and more intense”, says Dr Katelyn Jetelina, PhD, adjunct professor of epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/yale-report-links-russian-oil-sector-child-deportation-ukraine-2026-04-03/ https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/yale-report-links-russian-oil-sector-child-deportation-ukraine-2026-04-03/ Leading Russian state oil and gas companies supported wartime camps where more than 2,000 Ukrainian children were taken, facilitating transportation and providing funds, according to a new report from the Humanitarian Research Lab at the Yale School of Public Health. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/04/02/zebrafish-reveal-new-insights-biology-autism https://news.yale.edu/2026/04/02/zebrafish-reveal-new-insights-biology-autism In a new study, Yale researchers identified drug candidates that reverse disrupted behaviors in zebrafish carrying mutations in autism risk genes. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/creativity-and-aging-video-series/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/creativity-and-aging-video-series/ This video series highlights older adults engaging in their chosen creative pursuits throughout the lifespan. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.nbcnews.com/investigations/hospital-costs-are-rising-far-faster-inflation-drowning-americans-debt-rcna262473 https://www.nbcnews.com/investigations/hospital-costs-are-rising-far-faster-inflation-drowning-americans-debt-rcna262473 An analysis of hospital pricing found that facilities on average charge the uninsured almost five times what Medicare pays for the same procedure. YSPH Assistant Professor Zack Cooper comments. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z