https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ysph/news-rss/?orgId=123416&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Public Health Data Science and Data Equity en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Sat, 16 May 2026 14:34:41 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/students-foster-community-and-more-school-news/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/students-foster-community-and-more-school-news/ Students in EHS 544, “Climate Equity and Health Policy Methods,” aren’t just producing research, they're co-developing actual legislation with community partners — legislation that has been raised by the Connecticut General Assembly’s Public Health Committee. Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://abcnews.com/Health/extreme-heat-impact-health-early-dangerous-temperatures-hit/story?id=131248730 https://abcnews.com/Health/extreme-heat-impact-health-early-dangerous-temperatures-hit/story?id=131248730 As a dangerous heat wave hits the West, doctors warn people can suffer severe health effects, which can be even worse when high temperatures come earlier than expected. YSPH's Dr. Kai Chen comments. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/16/democratizing-data-one-disease-time https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/16/democratizing-data-one-disease-time The Yale School of Public Health’s PopHIVE platform helps track health trends in communities — and puts near real-time health data in the hands of the public. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 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://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/news/story/epa-rolling-back-greenhouse-gas-emissions-endangerment-finding-130149962 https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/news/story/epa-rolling-back-greenhouse-gas-emissions-endangerment-finding-130149962 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is rescinding its 2009 finding that six key greenhouse gases threaten human health and welfare. YSPH Associate Professor Kai Chen says the rollback threatens millions of lives. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/cardiovascular-deaths-from-air-pollution-declining-in-the-us-but-racial-disparities-persist/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/cardiovascular-deaths-from-air-pollution-declining-in-the-us-but-racial-disparities-persist/ A new study from the Yale School of Public Health shows that air pollution-related cardiovascular deaths are increasingly concentrated among traditionally underserved communities and driven by specific chemical components rather than overall pollution levels. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.healio.com/news/primary-care/20260114/democratizing-the-data-pophive-bridges-gap-in-public-health-information https://www.healio.com/news/primary-care/20260114/democratizing-the-data-pophive-bridges-gap-in-public-health-information The Yale School of Public Health recently unveiled its new PopHIVE platform, which offers reliable, real-time, synthesized health data directly to the public, providing a more complete picture for health care providers and public health experts. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 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://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2843197 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2843197 A new strain of flu has global health experts worried that this year's flu season may be particularly severe. YSPH Senior Fellow Dr. Anne Zink warns that flu surges can affect timely diagnosis and treatment and add strain to overtaxed health care systems. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://som.yale.edu/story/2025/health-veritas-podcast-marks-200-episodes https://som.yale.edu/story/2025/health-veritas-podcast-marks-200-episodes The Health & Veritas podcast, hosted by physician-professors Howard Forman and Harlan Krumholz, features lively, informed conversations on health, healthcare, and policy. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-school-of-public-healths-pophive-project-will-expand-health-data-access-thanks-to-major-grant/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-school-of-public-healths-pophive-project-will-expand-health-data-access-thanks-to-major-grant/ The support will advance PopHIVE’s efforts to integrate public and private health data sources for a variety of health conditions. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 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.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/publichealth/118459 https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/publichealth/118459 PopHIVE, a new platform created by a Yale School of Public Health team in collaboration with Dr. Anne Zink and others, pulls data from many sources to give a national picture of infectious and chronic diseases. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/warming-us-climate-linked-to-rising-deaths-from-heat/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/warming-us-climate-linked-to-rising-deaths-from-heat/ Record-breaking heat and severe cold spells are having a significant impact on health and mortality in the United States, say researchers at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH). Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/11/05/how-free-clinic-yale-ties-helping-underserved-patients-get-care-oklahoma-city https://news.yale.edu/2025/11/05/how-free-clinic-yale-ties-helping-underserved-patients-get-care-oklahoma-city Yale School of Public Health alum Jackson Higginbottom now works full-time at YSPH — while also running a free medical clinic in his home state of Oklahoma. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/lone-star-ticks-nitrogen-dioxide-pollution-and-dementia-care-study-highlight-october-2025-research-roundup/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/lone-star-ticks-nitrogen-dioxide-pollution-and-dementia-care-study-highlight-october-2025-research-roundup/ A YSPH investigation discovers significant racial disparities in the health impact of nitrogen dioxide pollution. A new study highlights successful dementia-friendly communities in China; and a rare lone star tick bite gets documented in Connecticut. Learn more in this month's research roundup report. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/building-resilience-in-the-face-of-extreme-climate/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/building-resilience-in-the-face-of-extreme-climate/ Far less extreme cold weather, more dangerous heat days, accelerating sea level rise, and an increased frequency of hazardous storm surges are possible in Connecticut by the end of the century. Mon, 06 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://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/climate/wildfire-smoke-health-deaths.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/climate/wildfire-smoke-health-deaths.html Pollution from fires, intensified by rising temperatures, is on track to become one of America’s deadliest climate disasters, according to a new study. YSPH Associate Professor Kai Chen calls the report a "wake-up call." Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/linking-data-science-and-society/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/linking-data-science-and-society/ Students came away from Big Data Summer Immersion at Yale (BDSY) with more confidence in their data science skills, but they learned something more – how to think and talk about science and the science of data. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:00:00 Z https://www.huffpost.com/entry/what-is-legionnaires-disease_l_6894c287e4b067651d491f2a?3wq https://www.huffpost.com/entry/what-is-legionnaires-disease_l_6894c287e4b067651d491f2a?3wq Cases of a severe type of pneumonia called Legionnaires’ disease have been on the rise in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood since the end of July. YSPH Professor Daniel Weinberger, PhD, an expert on the illness, explains how bacteria in large industrial cooling units can spread the illness. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/boosting-access-to-kidney-cancer-treatments/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/boosting-access-to-kidney-cancer-treatments/ YSPH's Dr. Michaela Dinan spent six years studying treatment barriers to new oral medications for kidney cancer patients. Her findings are now cited in updated treatment guidelines published by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/digging-into-data-science-at-the-38th-annual-new-england-statistical-symposium/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/digging-into-data-science-at-the-38th-annual-new-england-statistical-symposium/ The 38th annual New England Statistical Symposium (NESS) drew more than 300 graduate students, academic experts, and industry leaders to New Haven for workshops and discussions on the latest advances and research trends. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-ysph-pilot-grants-aim-to-support-innovative-interdisciplinary-research/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-ysph-pilot-grants-aim-to-support-innovative-interdisciplinary-research/ The Yale School of Public Health recently launched its inaugural Transformational Pilot Funding grants, providing internal seed money to empower faculty to pursue ambitious, cross-disciplinary studies that have the potential to transform health outcomes locally and globally. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://abcnews.go.com/Health/texas-floodwaters-increase-health-risks-months-experts/story?id=123675897 https://abcnews.go.com/Health/texas-floodwaters-increase-health-risks-months-experts/story?id=123675897 Central Texas is continuing to recover from one of the deadliest floods in the state's history. YSPH Associate Professor Kai Chen warns residents to take precautions, as a buildup of mold, sewage system failures, and other environmental issues after the flooding can pose significant health risks. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-school-of-public-health-unveils-pophive/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-school-of-public-health-unveils-pophive/ PopHIVE puts near real-time, reliable health data directly into the hands of the public. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/visualizing-church-closures-to-improve-public-health/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/visualizing-church-closures-to-improve-public-health/ The Faith, Place & Health event brought together more than 80 attendees who viewed a new data dashboard about church closures. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/two-new-studies-from-china-on-medical-care-environmental-mental-health-stressors/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/two-new-studies-from-china-on-medical-care-environmental-mental-health-stressors/ Two new YSPH research studies look at health care practices in China and the impact of pollution and high temperatures on children's mental health. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/faculty-research-awards-showcase-ysph-strengths-in-science/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/faculty-research-awards-showcase-ysph-strengths-in-science/ Whether developing a new test for malaria, exposing health risks associated with climate change, or highlighting the impact of stigma on LGBTQ+ population well-being, Yale School of Public Health faculty advanced science in a variety of impactful ways over the past year. Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/documentary-highlights-mental-health-benefits-of-social-connections/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/documentary-highlights-mental-health-benefits-of-social-connections/ Yale School of Public Health's Dr. Yusuf Ransome and a team of researchers in his Society, Connectedness, and Health (SOCAH) Lab have partnered with Connecticut independent filmmaker Josh Bibbey to produce a documentary about the power and potential of social connectedness to improve public health. Thu, 08 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/genetic-test-underused-in-cancer-care/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/genetic-test-underused-in-cancer-care/ A new study by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds that broad genomic profiling, an emerging oncology tool that can help identify targeted therapies for cancer patients, remains widely underused—even among certain cancers for which the test is explicitly recommended. Tue, 06 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/older-women-may-benefit-from-regular-mammograms/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/older-women-may-benefit-from-regular-mammograms/ A new study by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds an association between older women continuing to get regular mammograms and earlier stage cancer at diagnosis and lower rates of breast cancer mortality. Mon, 05 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-symposium-highlights-multidisciplinary-approaches-in-higher-education/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-symposium-highlights-multidisciplinary-approaches-in-higher-education/ Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) took center stage at a Yale symposium on April 5, 2025, when Dean Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH, led a discussion with four distinguished Yale faculty members on the challenges and opportunities in higher education. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/data-scientists-discuss-digital-health-equity-at-yale-conference/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/data-scientists-discuss-digital-health-equity-at-yale-conference/ Experts shared insights on the transformative role of data science in public health at a two-day conference hosted by Yale School of Public Health in March. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-researchers-launch-openrxiv-to-secure-the-future-of-open-science/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-researchers-launch-openrxiv-to-secure-the-future-of-open-science/ Preprint server medRxiv played an essential role during the pandemic. Its founders are part of a new effort to guarantee the server’s long-term stability. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:15:00 Z https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2025/03/04/yale-forum-celebrates-ten-years-of-center-on-climate-change-and-health/ https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2025/03/04/yale-forum-celebrates-ten-years-of-center-on-climate-change-and-health/ On Feb. 28, over 50 faculty members across various disciplines convened for the Yale Forum on Climate Change and Health, hosted by the Yale Planetary Solutions and Yale Center on Climate Change and Health, or YCCCH. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/connected-in-spirit/202502/spirituality-can-quell-rising-anxiety-and-mental-distress https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/connected-in-spirit/202502/spirituality-can-quell-rising-anxiety-and-mental-distress Engagement in spirituality correlates with better physical and mental health, YSPH Associate Professor Yusuf Ransome says in this Psychology Today commentary. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/when-climate-and-health-collide/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/when-climate-and-health-collide/ In a new report, scientists at the Yale School of Public Health warn that smoke from the California wildfires can exacerbate cardiovascular problems. They also say the compound extreme weather events that preceded the fires represent a new era in public health in which climate change-driven disasters create new challenges for protecting population health. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/leadership-appointments-underscore-yale-biostatistics-global-strength-in-research-and-innovation/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/leadership-appointments-underscore-yale-biostatistics-global-strength-in-research-and-innovation/ Three professors in the Yale School of Public Health’s Department of Biostatistics have been chosen to lead major national and international biostatistics organizations—a rare distinction that underscores the department’s standing as a global leader in pioneering research and statistical science. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://abcnews.go.com/International/sites-2026-fifa-world-cup-pose-heat-stress/story?id=116236299 https://abcnews.go.com/International/sites-2026-fifa-world-cup-pose-heat-stress/story?id=116236299 Extreme heat could pose a significant threat to players and spectators at the next World Cup, according to climate and medical experts. YSPH Associate Professor Kai Chen expects temperatures to keep rising and says they will continue to pose a significant health threat. Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://law.yale.edu/yls-today/news/risks-fda-approved-medical-device-and-flaws-fda-procedures-exposed-help-mfia-clinic https://law.yale.edu/yls-today/news/risks-fda-approved-medical-device-and-flaws-fda-procedures-exposed-help-mfia-clinic A newly published study in Annals of Internal Medicine describes the significant safety risks posed by a commonly used blood clot filter and transparency gaps in the procedures of the Food & Drug Administration that allowed the device to gain regulatory approval. Yale professor of medicine, public health, and investigative medicine Dr. Harlan Krumholz led the study. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.pnas.org/post/podcast/long-term-impact-wildfire-smoke-pollution https://www.pnas.org/post/podcast/long-term-impact-wildfire-smoke-pollution Science Sessions, the podcast of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, speaks to Yale School of Public Health Associate Professor Kai Chen about the impact of wildfire smoke on human health. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://thefulcrum.us/governance-legislation/social-isolation https://thefulcrum.us/governance-legislation/social-isolation Dr. Yusuf Ransome is an associate professor at the Yale School of Public Health and a public voices fellow with The OpEd Project. This week, the city of Seoul, South Korea, announced it would spend $327 million to fight an epidemic of loneliness in a country where thousands of people die alone every year. In this commentary, Dr. Ransome discusses the importance of addressing social isolation in the U.S. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/10/30/new-program-at-the-school-of-public-health-works-to-improve-data-equity/ https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/10/30/new-program-at-the-school-of-public-health-works-to-improve-data-equity/ A new program at the School of Public Health aims to promote data and health equity at Yale and around the world. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ysph-celebrates-its-independence-at-first-ever-state-of-the-school-address/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ysph-celebrates-its-independence-at-first-ever-state-of-the-school-address/ Dean Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH, gave the Yale School of Public Health’s first-ever state of the school address on October 17th as the first dean of the newly independent professional school. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/bhramar-mukherjee-selected-as-enar-president-elect/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/bhramar-mukherjee-selected-as-enar-president-elect/ Yale School of Public Health's Dr. Bhramar Mukherjee, PhD, has been chosen as the 2025 President-elect of the Eastern North American Region (ENAR) of the International Biometrics Society (IBS), one of the largest and most impactful professional statistics and biostatistics societies. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/health-equity-summit-achievements-plans-future-solutions/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/health-equity-summit-achievements-plans-future-solutions/ Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, racial outcome disparities emerged. In the first year, for example, Black and Hispanic patients were far likelier to die than white patients were. Yet a bright spot occurred at Yale. Not only was the mortality rate throughout Yale New Haven Health in the pandemic’s first two years lower than the national average, but also no race-based survival differences occurred among discharged patients. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:05:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/leaning-into-data-science-and-data-equity/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/leaning-into-data-science-and-data-equity/ The Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) is creating a robust data science and data equity (DSDE) program that aims to transform public health research through data science discoveries and equitable implementation, and to provide data analysts with a new, collaborative career path in academic public health. The DSDE educational programming will enable the next generation of public health leaders to master core data science concepts. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/thyroid-cancer-diagnoses-declined-significantly-during-covid-19-pandemic/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/thyroid-cancer-diagnoses-declined-significantly-during-covid-19-pandemic/ A new multi-institutional study has found there was a dramatic decline in thyroid cancer diagnoses during the COVID-19 pandemic, raising concerns about a potential wave of more advanced cancer cases in the future. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z