New research conducted by Adolfo Cuevas
SBS postdoc, Adolfo Cuevas explains new research he is conducting on the relationship between psychosocial stress and obesity among Latinos/Hispanics. Read the interview
SBS postdoc, Adolfo Cuevas explains new research he is conducting on the relationship between psychosocial stress and obesity among Latinos/Hispanics. Read the interview
Bryn Austin contributed to a BuzzFeed news story on manufacturers who sell children’s clothing labeled as “plus,” “husky,” and “slim.” “For children to have to lead a movement to fight … Continue reading “Taking aim at ‘plus’ size clothing for children”
David Williams discussed race, health, and policing on an October 4th Facebook Live Q&A with USA Today. Watch the interview
Associate Professor, Cassandra Okechukwu, shares how the health of nursing home workers, their partners, children, and bosses are all interconnected with each other and with broader patterns of health disparities. Read the … Continue reading “How work and home environments shape health”
Reginald Tucker-Seeley’s study looked at how this affected access to tobacco in CVS’s home state of Rhode Island. “While the policy may have reduced the overall number of tobacco outlets—which … Continue reading “CVS’s tobacco sales policy does little in reducing health disparities”
In an interview with Colorlines, David Williams describes three scientific measurements he has developed in linking discrimination and its negative impacts on health. The three questionnaires focus on 1) major experiences … Continue reading “Proven links between discrimination and poor health”
Bryn Austin served as an expert panelist on the Forum: Eating Disorders, Mental Health and Body Image which explored the many dimensions of eating disorders including biological bases, risk factors and treatment. … Continue reading “Eating Disorders, Mental Health and Body Image”
This Week in Health features a study over a 14-year period, led by Justin Feldman, SD ’18 on the rise of injuries to civilians by police officers and security guards. Findings … Continue reading “Justin Feldman SD ’18 featured on This Week in Health”
Please enjoy reading the Fall 2016 issue of the STRIPED newsletter. STRIPED is the Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders and is directed by Bryn Austin, Professor in … Continue reading “STRIPED Fall Newsletter”
David Williams was recently interviewed by Washington Post reporter, Kimbriell Kelly on the long-term health effects of experiencing racism, bias and the 2016 election season. Watch the Interview