https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ysph/news-rss/?orgId=109167&title=Latest+News+from+Chronic+Disease+Epidemiology A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Chronic Disease Epidemiology en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Sat, 16 May 2026 10:25:12 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.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://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://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://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/what-experts-wish-you-knew-about-colon-cancer/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/what-experts-wish-you-knew-about-colon-cancer/ March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In this 3 Essential Questions feature, Yale School of Public Health’s Dr. Caroline Johnson and Dr. Sunny Siddique answer your key colon cancer questions. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5752430 https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5752430 Federal health officials have backed away from an effort to more heavily regulate indoor tanning. YSPH epidemiologist Susan Mayne says a survey of people with skin cancer revealed many had frequented indoor tanning beds, particularly young women. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-03-06/racial-disparities-persist-in-lung-cancer-treatment-study-finds https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-03-06/racial-disparities-persist-in-lung-cancer-treatment-study-finds Black lung cancer patients are less likely to receive surgery or radiation therapy aimed at curing their cancer compared to white patients, a new Yale-led study says. “The past 30 years have seen tremendous progress in our fundamental understanding of lung cancer and the development of new treatment strategies,” senior researcher Dr. Cary Gross, a professor at Yale School of Medicine, said in a news release. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/gaps-in-lung-cancer-treatment-persist-yale-study-finds/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/gaps-in-lung-cancer-treatment-persist-yale-study-finds/ In recent decades, lung cancer treatment has been transformed—new surgeries, new radiation techniques, and dramatically improved outcomes. But according to new research from Yale, one thing has barely changed: who receives curative care. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:12:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/popular-author-angie-thomas-shares-the-power-of-storytelling-with-new-haven-students-at-yale-school-of-public-health-event/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/popular-author-angie-thomas-shares-the-power-of-storytelling-with-new-haven-students-at-yale-school-of-public-health-event/ Celebrated author Angie Thomas recently partnered with the Yale School of Public Health’s Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative to showcase the power of storytelling to an audience of highly-engaged students at New Haven’s Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/school-news-feb-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/school-news-feb-2026/ YSPH launches the Future of Health Innovation Hub, a Yale team leads water study in East Palestine, Ohio, what to know about the new childhood vaccination recommendations — and more. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/translating-science/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/translating-science/ Three impact stories and one essay detail research projects across YSPH's Scholarly Areas of Focus, led by Drs. Nicola Hawley, Yusuf Ransome, Kai Chen, and Zack Cooper. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ysph-symposium-focuses-on-music-memory-and-aging/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ysph-symposium-focuses-on-music-memory-and-aging/ Members of the Yale schools of public health, medicine, and nursing came together for Yale's first Music, Memory, and Aging Symposium on January 29. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/11/seven-day-injectable-daily-tablet-buprenorphine-equally-effective-ed-patients-opioid-use https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/11/seven-day-injectable-daily-tablet-buprenorphine-equally-effective-ed-patients-opioid-use In a Yale study, researchers found that seven-day injectable buprenorphine and daily tablet buprenorphine are equally safe and effective in engaging patients with opioid use disorder in treatment after an emergency department visit. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-cancer-centers-crtec-hosts-cancer-research-discovery-program/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-cancer-centers-crtec-hosts-cancer-research-discovery-program/ On February 6, 2026, YCC CRTEC welcomed students from Hill Regional Career High School to our Cancer Research Discovery Program (CRDP), a day designed to introduce them to careers in cancer research and medicine. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/03/unpacking-new-dietary-guidelines https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/03/unpacking-new-dietary-guidelines The federal government last month unveiled major changes to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In a Q&A, Yale School of Public Health nutrition expert Dr. Susan Mayne explains what you need to know about the new guidelines. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.prevention.com/health/a70195181/walking-lowers-cancer-risk-study/ https://www.prevention.com/health/a70195181/walking-lowers-cancer-risk-study/ Exercise, such as walking, might lower cancer risk due to its impact on inflammation, metabolism, and immune function, says Dr. Melinda Irwin, Ph.D., M.P.H., a noted cancer researcher and associate dean of research at the Yale School of Public Health. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/01/27/early-do-not-attempt-resuscitation-orders-arent-driving-disparities-cardiac-arrest https://news.yale.edu/2026/01/27/early-do-not-attempt-resuscitation-orders-arent-driving-disparities-cardiac-arrest A new Yale study examines whether survival differences by race and ethnicity persist among patients with do-not-attempt-resuscitation orders placed early after cardiac arrest. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/standout-research-clinical-care-and-staff-support-recognized/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/standout-research-clinical-care-and-staff-support-recognized/ A dozen awards honored 15 people at January's Yale Cancer Center Annual Awards for work in 2025. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-york-city-hospitals-turn-to-music-to-help-reduce-staff-burnout/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-york-city-hospitals-turn-to-music-to-help-reduce-staff-burnout/ Harmonizing for Health, a collaboration between the Yale School of Public Health, NYC Health + Hospitals, and Juilliard Extension, seeks to identify the unique role music could have in relieving health care staff burnout and compassion fatigue. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/epidemiologist-dr-magdalena-cerda-joins-ysph-as-chair-of-the-department-of-chronic-disease-epidemiology/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/epidemiologist-dr-magdalena-cerda-joins-ysph-as-chair-of-the-department-of-chronic-disease-epidemiology/ Dr. Cerdá is widely recognized for her national leadership in social epidemiology, particularly for her groundbreaking work on intersecting epidemics involving substance use, violence, and other chronic diseases. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:30:00 Z https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/why-smoking-hits-harder-age-100000156.html https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/why-smoking-hits-harder-age-100000156.html Studies show that older smokers are three times as likely to die within six years compared to those who never smoked. Yale School of Public Health and School of Medicine Professor Dr. Thomas Gill comments. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/former-cdc-officials-offer-alternative-options-id-info-and-2026a1000161?form=fpf https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/former-cdc-officials-offer-alternative-options-id-info-and-2026a1000161?form=fpf Former top officials at the CDC share where physicians and the public can turn for public health information in the wake of deep budget and staffing cuts at the federal agency. Yale School of Public Health's PopHIVE platform is considered a leading resource. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/119395?trw=no https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/119395?trw=no Dr. Susan Mayne, YSPH adjunct professor of epidemiology (chronic diseases) and former director of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) at the FDA, says new updated nutrition guidelines include some stark departures from past recommendations. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/distinguished-physician-and-public-health-leader-joins-ysph/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/distinguished-physician-and-public-health-leader-joins-ysph/ Dr. Debra Houry, MD, MPH, joins YSPH as a lecturer and senior fellow in the Department of Chronic Disease Epidemiology. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:00:00 Z https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2843724 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2843724 Representatives from the Yale School of Public Health and Yale-New Haven Hospital discuss ways to advance data equity in public health in this special communication in JAMA Health Forum. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/aging-and-cancer-joint-retreat-report/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/aging-and-cancer-joint-retreat-report/ The Aging and Cancer Research Joint Retreat, in October 2025, brought together researchers, clinicians, and community leaders to address the growing challenges of cancer care in an aging population. Co-hosted by Yale Cancer Center and the Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut, the retreat will result in a Cancer & Aging Research Alliance. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://uk.news.yahoo.com/75-us-adults-may-meet-182337365.html https://uk.news.yahoo.com/75-us-adults-may-meet-182337365.html Only 40% of adults meet criteria for obesity when BMI alone is used. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/study-examines-gestational-diabetes-in-american-samoan-women/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/study-examines-gestational-diabetes-in-american-samoan-women/ A research team led by Dr. Nicola Hawley, PhD, hopes its findings will lead to a better future for gestational diabetes screening recommendations and treatment. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/less-than-half-of-incarcerated-population-receives-recommended-cancer-care https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/less-than-half-of-incarcerated-population-receives-recommended-cancer-care In an interview with CancerNetwork®, Cary P. Gross, MD, professor of General Medicine and Epidemiology, as well as the founder and director of the Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy and Effectiveness Research (COPPER) Center at the Yale School of Medicine, discussed findings from a study he coauthored and published in JAMA Network Open. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/from-surviving-to-thriving-a-scholars-journey-at-yale/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/from-surviving-to-thriving-a-scholars-journey-at-yale/ Scholar-at-Risk Eman Salih says her time at YSPH has been defined by the expansion of ideas, partnerships, and hope. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/data-show-increased-cancer-related-mortality-in-incarcerated-population https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/data-show-increased-cancer-related-mortality-in-incarcerated-population A longitudinal study published in JAMA NetworkOpen sought to explore quality of care among patients who are incarcerated or recently released and compare their outcomes with those of the general population. One of the study authors, Cary P. Gross, MD, discussed the background for this study in an interview with CancerNetwork. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/do-all-countries-benefit-from-clinical-trials/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/do-all-countries-benefit-from-clinical-trials/ A new study led by Yale’s Jennifer Miller, PhD, found that medicines are not physically accessible in many of the countries where they are tested for FDA approval. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:00:00 Z https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/othercancers/118569 https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/othercancers/118569 A study by YSPH Professor Michaela Dinan and colleagues finds that for older, long-term cancer survivors, age, comorbidities, and prior cardiovascular disease events, and not chemotherapy, were the primary drivers of late cardiovascular disease events. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.propublica.org/article/foreign-food-safety-inspections-historic-low-fda https://www.propublica.org/article/foreign-food-safety-inspections-historic-low-fda YSPH Adjunct Professor Susan Mayne, former director of the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, is alarmed by a dramatic drop in American inspections of foreign food facilities that supply the U.S. market. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/11/03/incarcerated-people-gaps-exist-quality-cancer-care https://news.yale.edu/2025/11/03/incarcerated-people-gaps-exist-quality-cancer-care A new Yale study investigates the quality of cancer care among those diagnosed with cancer during or immediately after incarceration. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:00:00 Z https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a69060779/breast-cancer-weight-gain-glp1/ https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a69060779/breast-cancer-weight-gain-glp1/ YSPH's Dr. Melinda Irwin, PhD, MPH, discusses the association between excess weight and breast cancer and how metabolic changes driven by GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic or Zepbound may help reduce risk. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/10/28/study-reveals-demographic-disparities-uptake-colorectal-cancer-screenings https://news.yale.edu/2025/10/28/study-reveals-demographic-disparities-uptake-colorectal-cancer-screenings A new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health shows that the use of colonoscopy and fecal immunochemical tests has decreased, while stool DNA test use has increased among privately insured adults. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/10/08/nx-s1-5564026/dietary-guidelines-rfk-saturated-fat-2025 https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/10/08/nx-s1-5564026/dietary-guidelines-rfk-saturated-fat-2025 The health secretary's position on ultraprocessed foods could influence federal food guidelines, expected out this fall. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:00:00 Z https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/the-conversation/2025-10-09/genetic-studies-in-american-samoa-could-impact-other-pacific-communities https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/the-conversation/2025-10-09/genetic-studies-in-american-samoa-could-impact-other-pacific-communities YSPH Associate Professor of Chronic Disease Epidemiology Dr. Nicola Hawley, PhD, is part of an advisory committee for an initiative called Make American Samoa Healthy Again. Dr. Hawley recently spoke with Hawai'i Public Radio about the initiative. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/multi-day-cancer-symposium-lays-groundwork-for-research-collaboration/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/multi-day-cancer-symposium-lays-groundwork-for-research-collaboration/ An intensive two-day Yale Cancer Research symposium, dedicated to advancing cancer science through innovation and strengthening partnerships between Yale University and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), brought together researchers from multiple disciplines this week. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/09/30/nurturing-energized-engaged-generation-data-scientists https://news.yale.edu/2025/09/30/nurturing-energized-engaged-generation-data-scientists The Peter Salovey and Marta Moret Data Science Fellows Program will foster a community of Ph.D. students working in interdisciplinary data science fields. Dr. Bhramar Mukherjee, PhD, senior associate dean for data science at the Yale School of Public Health, is one of the leaders of the new program. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-study-finds-reduced-opioid-prescribing-for-some-patients-with-cancer/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-study-finds-reduced-opioid-prescribing-for-some-patients-with-cancer/ An analysis of opioid use and prescriptions for more than 10,000 Connecticut patients with cancer found modest decreases in both new and additional painkiller prescribing from 2016 to 2020, as reported Sept. 22 in Cancer. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:00:00 Z https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lISWrgrvLe8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lISWrgrvLe8 The Trump administration has released a plan to improve children's health. Over 100 recommendations address everything from vaccines to the type of milk served in schools. YSPH Adjunct Professor Dr. Susan Mayne, a former official with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, discusses the report with Hari Sreenivasan from PBS's Amanpour & Co. program. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.statnews.com/2025/09/10/chronic-disease-deaths-lancet-study-finds-america-lagging/ https://www.statnews.com/2025/09/10/chronic-disease-deaths-lancet-study-finds-america-lagging/ Chronic disease-related deaths often happen years or decades after a person first becomes ill. If deaths were already speeding up in 2019, that’s worrisome, says Dr. Xiaomei Ma, interim chair of the YSPH Department of Chronic Disease Epidemiology. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/well/chronic-disease-deaths.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/well/chronic-disease-deaths.html A new report shows death from chronic disease has increased among younger American adults. YSPH's Dr. Judith Lichtman, PhD, says clinical guidelines that set lower thresholds for treating risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and kidney disease have helped slow the progression of disease. But the impact of those changes has plateaued, and metabolic disorders like diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity are rising. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2025/09/10/rfk-jr-chronic-disease https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2025/09/10/rfk-jr-chronic-disease Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again Commission outlined its strategy this week to target chronic diseases among kids. YSPH Professor (adjunct) Dr. Susan Mayne, PhD, a former Food and Drug Administration official, speaks with host Scott Tong about the report. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/distinguished-public-health-leader-joins-ysph/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/distinguished-public-health-leader-joins-ysph/ Dr. Ashwin Vasan, ScM, MD, PhD, a practicing physician and distinguished public health leader and innovator, has joined the Yale School of Public Health as a Senior Fellow in the Department of Health Policy and Management. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/09/how-much-alcohol-is-too-much.htm https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/09/how-much-alcohol-is-too-much.htm “If our blanket recommendation is just ‘no alcohol intake,’ patients may be concerned and fearful of talking to us about drinking,” said Jeanette Tetrault, MD, professor of medicine and epidemiology at the Yale School of Medicine. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/future-epidemiologist-drawn-to-ysphs-opportunities-for-specialization/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/future-epidemiologist-drawn-to-ysphs-opportunities-for-specialization/ First-year YSPH student Jessica Berman, MPH '27, Chronic Disease Epidemiology, hopes to work at the intersection of epidemiology, health equity, and data visualization to guide public health interventions and improve access to care. Outside of class, she enjoys playing tennis, watching movies, and getting lost in a good book. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z