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.

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.

Gillings School student brings collaboration and community to campus

February 6, 2024
Jaya Dayal, a member of the N.C. Student Dialogue Ambassadors program, works to bridge divides among students.

Two Biostatistics students honored with ENAR’s Distinguished Paper Award

February 5, 2024
Biostatistics doctoral students Yangjianchen Xu and Justin DeMonte won the Distinguished Student Paper Award, presented by the Eastern North America Region (ENAR) of the International Biometric Society.

The Abstract: February 5, 2024

February 5, 2024
New faculty honors and achievements for Woods, Zhu and Stuebe, plus new research funding and publications for doctoral students in health policy and management and biostatistics.

Radon-associated cardiovascular risks highlight need for household testing

January 31, 2024
Researchers at the Gillings School have published two studies that highlight emerging associations between home radon concentrations, a common blood abnormality in older women and risk of stroke.

Can expanding SNAP policies help reduce substance misuse in the US?

January 25, 2024
A recent study from Gillings School researchers shows that state adoption of policies to expand SNAP eligibility could potentially help reduce substance use disorders and overall substance misuse in the U.S.

Formerly incarcerated people have twice the risk of death by suicide, study finds

January 24, 2023
A recent study is the first since 2007 to evaluate the suicide risk of North Carolinians who have been incarcerated compared to those who have not.

Tar Heel earns take two on Jeopardy!

January 8, 2024
Sophomore Rotimi Kukoyi competed in the quiz show’s Second Chance Tournament five years after appearing as a teen.

SafeWalkers make nights more secure

December 22, 2023
Gillings student serves as a program manager for organization that helps Tar Heels get where they need to go safely during late hours.

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