Improving mental health care in Malawi
October 21, 2024 New research led by a team at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health investigates the sustainability of a mental health care program in Malawi, where the need for mental health care far outweighs the current capacity for treatment.
What’s at stake for health care reform in the US election?
September 30, 2024 In a new perspective piece for the New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Jonathan Oberlander tackles policy issues in the upcoming 2024 U.S. election that have significant implications for the future of health care reform.
How do we best approach the challenges of AI in medicine?
September 4, 2024 A new scoping review from researchers at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health investigates the challenges presented by AI tools and how best to approach them.
Gillings students build local public health connections through new Partnership Hubs
August 23, 2024 The UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health’s new Public Health Partnership Hubs allow students to turn their classwork into real-world change.
A new method for measuring airborne “forever chemicals”
August 16, 2024 New research from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health has developed a new method for measuring "forever chemicals" in real-time, directly from the air.
Ultra-processed foods draw children’s attention — more so if they have them at home
July 31, 2024 Children's home environment may play a key role in shaping their reactions toward ultra-processed foods from an early age.
New genetic testing recommendations could help improve accuracy of kidney disease diagnosis
July 26, 2024 A new report from a National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Working Group provides recommendations to advance the use of genetic testing for kidney diseases.
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.
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.
Price tag messaging can amplify the benefit of taxes
January 9, 2024 Researchers at the Gillings School of Global Public Health studied various price tag messages to understand if a message could further impact decision making around products with an excise tax.