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A study has shown that arsenic levels in public drinking water systems are higher in some states, which can increase the risk of low birth weight and other

Four experts were sued for defamation ahead of a seminar where they planned to talk about research into the potential health risks on playgrounds and sports fields nationwide.

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.

Researchers listen to “music” made by stars, consider the heart risks of hot, smoggy days, and earn kudos in geoscience, public health, and systems biology.

At a recent Nobel symposium, Yale’s Paul Anastas and an international array of scientific leaders called for structural shifts across science, policy, and education to advance sustainability goals that promote economic development while safeguarding health and the environment.

YSPH educators like Associate Professor Krystal Pollitt, PhD, PEng, are using experiential learning to prepare students for real-world challenges in public health.

In this Q&A, two Yale experts delve into the challenges posed by PFAS and potential solutions for reducing exposure and contamination.

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.

Springfield, Massachusetts, was once known as the asthma capital of the United States. Yale School of Public Health Associate Professor Krystal Pollitt is helping residents identify pollution sources so they can take steps to improve community health.