Combining food taxes and subsidies can lead to healthier grocery purchases for low-income households
April 9, 2024 Households buy fewer sugary drinks and more fruits and vegetables under simulated tax policies — without losing money or feeling unsatisfied.
Research finds temperature disproportionately affects U.S. energy burdens
April 4, 2024 Energy burdens measure the percentage of household income spent on various energy bills, with high energy burdens potentially leading households to make trade-offs among their living needs.
Researchers demonstrate how vital conditions enable perinatal well-being
April 3, 2023 Perinatal mental illness is a leading cause of death during pregnancy and the first postpartum year in the U.S. Dr. Alison Stuebe from the UNC School of Medicine and Gillings School of Global Public Health authored a study with colleagues on how a holistic approach comprising seven domains can foster conditions for women and birthing people to thrive.
New research highlights inequities in treatment of postpartum depressive symptoms
April 1, 2024 Researchers at the Gillings School and Columbia University have uncovered significant underdiagnosis and undertreatment of postpartum depressive symptoms, as well as stark racial and ethnic inequities in treatment for those with postpartum depressive symptoms.
Researchers explore protective strategies in young adult alcohol use
March 21, 2024 A recent study examines harm-reduction behaviors aimed at mitigating alcohol-related consequences among people ages 18 to 25, unveiling various protective approaches and identifying additional strategies, which may differ from commonly studied ones.
Pink ribbon marketing on alcohol reveals need for ‘pinkwashing’ awareness
February 26, 2024 Pinkwashed ads for certain beer products led viewers to believe those products had greater health benefits and increased their perception of the brand as favorable and socially responsible, according to a study co-led by Gillings School researchers.
Menthol cigarette bans could lead nearly a quarter of smokers to quit
February 21, 2024 A new study from Gillings School researchers has found that that banning the sale of menthol cigarettes could lead to a meaningful reduction in smoking rates.
The public health connection: Mental health and BIPOC representation in media
February 21, 2024 Doctoral student Sophie To has co-authored a new study that shines a light on how BIPOC youth with mental health concerns perceive media and are impacted by the stories that are told.
Study links gender nonconformity and sexual orientation with lower socioeconomic status
February 6, 2024 Socioeconomic status — frequently measured as a combination of education, income and occupation — has a huge impact on health outcomes.
Infant feeding toolkit supports family caregivers by highlighting importance of mental health, social support and adequate time
February 1, 2024 By providing easy-to-use guidance on relevant measurement tools, researchers hope to promote broader incorporation of caregiver resources into child feeding interventions.
