Research News

December 19, 2023 News from SPH

Driving Under the Influence (of Cannabis)

As cannabis legalization continues to spread, a Brown researcher is driven to understand the risks of impaired driving and to help drivers make safer choices.

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December 4, 2023 News from SPH

Prescription pitfalls: Medication use and driving risks in older adults

Examining over a decade of motor vehicle crash data involving older drivers, Brown study sheds light on a worrying trend: an increase in the prescription of potentially impairing medications, post-accident.

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November 29, 2023 News from SPH

2023 RI Life Index shows Rhode Islanders still perceive steep challenges in housing, cost of living and access to health care and nutritious food

5th annual statewide survey is a partnership between Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Brown University School of Public Health.

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November 20, 2023 Providence Journal

This group at Brown University is studying ways to avoid pandemic shutdowns. Here's how.

An ongoing project will help the School of Public Health generate recommendations for how to handle another event like COVID-19.

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November 17, 2023 Providence Journal

Do safe injection sites increase crime rates? What a Brown University study found.

A study co-led by a Brown University researcher indicates that overdose prevention centers, like the one poised to open in Providence next year, do not lead to increased neighborhood crime rates.

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November 16, 2023 News from SPH

Community Noise Lab and Cranston residents rally to discuss noise pollution from firing range

Brown researchers study how unhealthy noise levels are impacting Cranston's schools and neighborhoods

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November 15, 2023 News from SPH

50 papers published, 119 interventions tested, but little consensus

Information Futures Lab study identifies urgent need for improved research on how to respond to misleading health information

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November 13, 2023 Boston Globe

Experts weigh in on recent studies linking daily cannabis use to heart conditions

A pair of preliminary studies presented at an American Heart Association conference over the weekend sparked intrigue for Rhode Island health professionals and academics.

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November 8, 2023 News from Brown

At Brown University’s School of Public Health, collaborating against future contagion

A research project called MAPPS is convening a wide array of community members to better understand how social mixing contributes to virus spread, and how that may inform future pandemic response.

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November 2, 2023 News from Brown

Practicing mindfulness can help people make heart-healthy eating choices

A study led by Brown University researchers found that participants in a mindfulness-based blood pressure reduction program improved health behaviors that lower blood pressure.

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October 11, 2023 News from SPH

2023 Hunger Survey details who experiences hunger in Rhode Island

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank and the Brown University School of Public Health Survey Research Center release new data on Rhode Islanders seeking food assistance.

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October 2, 2023 Psychology Today

How to Judge Harm Reduction's Success

Data shows harm reduction works. Here's how to read it properly.

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September 18, 2023 News from Brown

Higher buprenorphine doses associated with improved retention in treatment for opioid use disorder

A new study led by Brown University researchers suggests a need to reevaluate opioid addiction treatment recommendations in the era of fentanyl.

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September 14, 2023 News from SPH

Long-Acting PrEP Solutions for At-Risk Populations

A new study from Brown researchers examines more effective medication adherence strategies for PrEP among men who have sex with men in the U.S.

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August 25, 2023 New York Times

Mental Health Spending Surged During the Pandemic

Americans’ use of mental health services pivoted to remote visits and increased considerably, a new study found. Economists think both changes are here to stay.

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August 2, 2023 News from Brown

Moderna is safest, most effective mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 for older adults, study shows

A study of older U.S. adults led by researchers at Brown University found that the risk of negative effects of both mRNA vaccines is exceptionally low, but lowest with the Moderna vaccine.

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July 19, 2023 News from SPH

Investigating the Link Between Forever Chemicals and Cancer

Professor Tongzhang Zheng digs deeper into disease etiology.

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June 26, 2023 News from SPH

Clean Air Simplified

A study led by Professor Joseph Braun found that inexpensive, easy-to-assemble Corsi-Rosenthal boxes effectively filter out indoor air pollutants.

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June 15, 2023 News from SPH

Understanding Cannabis Messaging and Motives: Q&A with Kristina Jackson

Brown researchers are exploring the factors that influence cannabis use in a groundbreaking study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

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June 7, 2023 News from Brown

Fatal overdoses increase after police seize drugs, study finds

A new study highlights an unintended consequence of interventions to combat the country’s illicit opioid epidemic, emphasizing the need to include harm reduction strategies as part of a comprehensive response.

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June 7, 2023 News from Brown

Exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ during pregnancy linked to increased risk of obesity in kids

A federally funded study led by researchers at Brown University showed links between prenatal exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and slightly higher body mass indices in children.

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May 12, 2023 News from SPH

Understanding the drivers of migration among patients from Puerto Rico with Alzheimer’s and related dementias

Brown researcher receives NIA grant to study migration patterns and health care.

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May 9, 2023 News from SPH

New study led by Brown researchers sheds light on incidental findings in lung cancer screening

Standardizing reporting of abnormalities could minimize mortality, healthcare costs and unnecessary medical interventions.

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May 8, 2023 News from Brown

Brown researchers to study ability of Rhode Island’s first overdose prevention center to counter overdose crisis

The NIH-funded project, a partnership with NYU Langone Health, will evaluate the effectiveness of overdose prevention centers as well as the impact on surrounding communities.

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May 2, 2023 News from Brown

When naloxone isn’t enough: How technology can save lives when people use drugs alone

Researchers from Brown and Rhode Island Hospital are working with Rhode Island community members to understand how apps, monitors and other emerging technologies can help prevent opioid overdose deaths.

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April 28, 2023 News from SPH

From Food Insecurity to Maternal Health: Research Matters at Brown

The Brown University Graduate School’s annual live TED Talk-style event brings together diverse graduate student researchers for short talks on why their research matters.

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April 18, 2023 News from SPH

School of Public Health professors secure funding to disrupt pandemic challenges

Projects to address testing and misinformation receive research support from Peterson Foundation fund

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April 12, 2023 News from Brown

Contaminated drinking water alerts cause up to 10% school absence rates in Jackson, Mississippi

A Brown-led research team compared boil water alerts and unexcused absence rates in Jackson’s public schools to show the wide-ranging negative effects of water contamination on children’s health.

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April 6, 2023 News from Brown

Non-drug interventions for patients with Alzheimer’s are both effective and cost-effective, study shows

A Brown-led research team used a computer simulation to show that compared to usual care, four dementia-care interventions saved up to $13,000 in costs, reduced nursing home admissions and improved quality of life.

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March 15, 2023 News from SPH

RI community-based care management program yields promising results for high-risk patients

Programs aim to help patients maintain good health, avoid hospitalization or institutionalization, and reduce health care costs.

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February 16, 2023 News from SPH

First Cohort of IFL Fellows Showcase Their Projects at Pitch-a-Thon

Brown’s Information Futures Lab fellowship program provides dedicated practitioners with the resources, time, and support to develop and test pilot projects that address information disorders and digital literacy.

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January 11, 2023 News from Brown

Pharmacists can start patients on road to recovery from opioid use disorder, study shows

A study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that pharmacies can offer a safe and accessible treatment starting point for patients with opioid use disorder and keep them better engaged than usual care with a physician.

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January 9, 2023 News from SPH

Breathe Easy: Corsi-Rosenthal Boxes Reduce Indoor Air Pollution

Researchers from Brown’s School of Public Health and School of Engineering along with the Silent Spring Institute find low-cost DIY air filters effectively improve indoor air quality.

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December 22, 2022 News from Brown

In some U.S. ZIP codes, young men face more risk of firearm death than those deployed in recent wars

A study led by Brown University researchers puts the risk of firearm-related death in perspective and calls attention to the urgent need for violence reduction interventions in the U.S.

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December 20, 2022 News from SPH

Meeting Demand: Key Strategies for Effective Distribution of Naloxone in Rhode Island

A new study from epidemiologists at Brown examines the efficiency of different naloxone distribution methods to reduce health inequities and save lives.

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December 14, 2022 Information Futures Lab

Information Futures Fellows Join Brown School of Public Health To Tackle Information Crisis

Pilot Projects Include Narrating Climate Futures, Supporting Infodemics Managers and Building Hyperlocal Models for Health Communication

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December 6, 2022 News from SPH

Firearms on YouTube: Exploring American Information Ecosystems

A pioneering study by researchers from the Brown University School of Public Health and Harmony Labs examines firearm-related information on YouTube

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November 29, 2022 News from SPH

Meeting the Moment

In tackling monkeypox head on, Brown faculty members bypass the ivory tower in favor of the streets.

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November 11, 2022 News from SPH

Could MDMA-assisted Therapy Successfully Treat Veterans with PTSD?

Faculty members at the School of Public Health will use a Brown Research Seed Award to evaluate MDMA’s potential as treatment for veterans with co-occurring PTSD and alcohol use disorder.

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November 7, 2022 News from Brown

At overdose events, arrests by police and combative behavior are rare, study finds

An analysis of police reports in one Rhode Island city found few overdose situations involve safety concerns that required the presence of law enforcement.

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November 4, 2022 News from Brown

Extreme temperatures take deadly toll on people in Texas prisons, study finds

A research team led by scholars from Brown University found higher death rates among people in prisons without air conditioning compared to those in climate-controlled institutions.

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October 26, 2022 News from SPH

From the Classroom to the Community: Showcasing Student Achievement

Annual APHE poster event elevates MPH students’ real world experiences

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September 22, 2022 News from SPH

LeaRRn Announces New Health System Partners, Spaulding Rehabilitation Network and Ivy Rehab Network

LeaRRn trains rehabilitation researchers in LHS research competencies with the ultimate goal of transforming rehabilitation care to improve quality, value, and outcomes.

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August 30, 2022 News from Brown

Nina Lee: Investigating the impact of noise pollution on children’s health outcomes

As a research assistant in the Brown Community Noise Lab, Nina Lee has spent years monitoring noise levels across New England, advocating for environmental justice every step of the way.

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August 2, 2022 News from SPH

New study tracks public health laboratory challenges across COVID-19 pandemic

Planning, Government Support & Interference, Staffing, Funding, Supplies

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July 27, 2022 News from Brown

Brown researchers aim to save lives by testing illicit drugs for secret, often-deadly ingredients

A partnership with local harm reduction organizations and Rhode Island Hospital’s toxicology lab aims to decrease overdose deaths by revealing the amount of fentanyl and other unknown substances in the local drug supply.

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June 14, 2022 News from SPH

School of Public Health launches new lab to combat misinformation, data deficits, outdated communication practices — and to catalyze innovation

The Lab will investigate the harms of misinformation, data deficits, outdated communications practices, and other barriers to meeting the information needs of communities.

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June 9, 2022 News from Brown

Higher fish consumption associated with increased melanoma risk, study suggests

A new analysis from a Brown University team shows a connection between eating fish and developing skin cancer, and the researchers say bio-contaminants like mercury are a likely cause.

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February 28, 2022 News from Brown

Suspending syringe services programs will result in an increase of HIV infections, study finds

Using a simulation modeling approach, Brown researchers estimate that closing syringe services programs, even for one year, will cause cases of HIV to rise.

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December 20, 2021 News from Brown

Grants totaling $4.6 million support the use of machine learning to improve outcomes of people with HIV

In partnership with Moi University in Kenya, Brown University will develop, test and launch data-driven tools to maximize the effectiveness of HIV care programs.

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