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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) don’t break down naturally in the body or environment, and can accumulate over time.

Yale researchers worked with residents of New Haven’s Dwight neighborhood to document the impact of urban heat and identify community-informed solutions.

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.

The YSPH community came together on May 13th to recognize faculty and staff excellence, and to unveil its new ceremonial mace.

Aging does not mean inevitable decline, new YSPH research suggests – and having a optimistic outlook can even bring improvements.

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.

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.

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.

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.