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Forever Chemicals: Hidden Dangers in Everyday Beauty
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals are everywhere—in our homes, our clothing, the personal care products we use and in our bodies. Postdoctoral researcher Amber Hall explains the dangers PFAS pose, especially to developing humans, and offers suggestions for avoiding them.
A flurry of Trump orders has put health researchers in the federal government’s crosshairs, and forced many into an ethical dilemma
January 28, 2025
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More primary care physicians are affiliated with hospitals, leading to increased patient costs
A study by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health analyzed recent consolidation trends for primary care physicians and the resulting impacts on costs to patients.
January 17, 2025
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Fewer than 1% of U.S. clinical drug trials enroll pregnant participants, study finds
An analysis by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health found that most studies exclude participants who are pregnant, potentially leaving critical safety and efficacy questions unanswered.
The first study to evaluate the racial and ethnic diversity of physicians in private insurance networks contributes to the larger conversation about diversity in the physician workforce.
The research, funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, aims to uncover how alcohol and HIV disrupt gut bacteria and contribute to chronic health issues like heart disease.