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November 11, 2026 News from SPH

A New England family affair

What started as a 1950s research project, has evolved into a lifelong partnership, following thousands of participants from birth to old age. Today, the New England Family Study is helping to unlock secrets of heart disease, PFAS and cancer, driving groundbreaking discoveries across generations.

November 6, 2026 The New York Times

U.S. global health strategy jeopardizes prevention of pandemics, experts warn

This story quotes an opinion article written by Jennifer Nuzzo, director of the Pandemic Center at Brown’s School of Public Health.

November 5, 2026 News from SPH

What the election results could mean for public health

Jared Perkins, health policy strategist at Brown’s Center for Advancing Health Policy through Research, forecasts how public health policy may take center stage in the House and the Senate.

November 5, 2026 News from SPH

Where knowledge meets purpose

At the School of Public Health's annual MPH Practicum Poster Session, students showcased the ways they are translating public health knowledge into meaningful work that supports patients, strengthens communities and advances health equity.

November 5, 2026 Bloomberg Law

Democrats’ victory tees up focus on Trump’s big pharma deals

Olivier Wouters, an associate professor of health services, policy and practice, provided commentary for this article.

November 4, 2026 News from SPH

Medicare’s prior-authorization pilot led to an immediate drop in use of services, study finds

A study from researchers at Brown University and the University of Minnesota found significant declines in medical services subject to a new Medicare pilot program that encourages the use of artificial intelligence to review treatment requests.

November 2, 2026 The Providence Journal

After historic RIPTA cuts, RI residents want more transit

The R.I. Life Index survey, a partnership between Brown’s School of Public Health and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island, found that residents want to see public transportation strengthened and become a higher priority for lawmakers.

October 30, 2026 News from SPH

Public Health Haunts

Lock your doors, check your closet for monsters and don’t forget to wash your hands! It’s the Office of Education & Student Services’ “Public Health Ghost Tour.” 👻

October 28, 2026 The Conversation

Private equity is buying up more methadone clinics – access to the lifesaving drug isn’t getting easier

Assistant Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice Yashaswini Singh wrote this article about the impacts of private equity acquisitions of methadone clinics.

October 28, 2026 The Boston Globe

Big changes are coming to Medicaid. A team of Brown University students aims to help R.I. navigate

Abdullah Shihipar, a research associate and narrative projects lead at the People, Place, and Health Collective at Brown, discussed a new partnership between the School of Public Health and Rhode Island Medicaid developed to inform local community members about recent and upcoming Medicaid changes to help them keep their coverage.

October 27, 2026 News from SPH

Is drinking alcohol harmless in your 20s? A new study suggests otherwise

From insulin to inflammation, even in young, healthy drinkers with a short history of drinking alcohol, researchers find elevated biomarkers signaling potential future health problems.

October 26, 2026 News from Brown

With federal Medicaid changes, Brown students aim to help people stay covered on health insurance

A new partnership between Brown’s School of Public Health and Rhode Island Medicaid is informing local community members about recent and upcoming Medicaid changes to help them keep their coverage.

October 25, 2026 The Washington Post

3 mental health habits that may help your blood pressure

Eric Loucks, a professor of epidemiology and director of the Mindfulness Center at Brown, provided commentary in this article about healthy habits that can lower blood pressure.

October 23, 2026 News from SPH

Student Spotlight: Translating behavioral health principles for classroom specialists

MPH student Urmi Ghosh reflects on her MPH Practicum at The Bradley School in Providence, where she built tools to support frontline classroom behavior specialists, and learned the crucial role of implementation.

October 22, 2026 News from SPH

Chat for Hope: Cultivating mental health among Ukrainian youth

From air raid alarms to high school crushes, Ukrainian youth are balancing everyday adolescence with the trauma of war. Professor Shufang Sun is working to address their vast unmet psychological needs with a tech-based approach that delivers crucial support to teenagers navigating life amid conflict.

October 21, 2026 News from Brown

Fewer overdoses, not increased naloxone use, may help explain decline in U.S. overdose deaths

Researchers found that naloxone use did not increase relative to the number of overdoses as deaths have fallen since 2023, suggesting that other factors may be driving the national decline in overdose deaths.

October 19, 2026 The Guardian

Ebola cases in Kenya highlight US failures amid Trump cuts to key services

Jennifer Nuzzo, a professor of epidemiology and director of the Pandemic Center at Brown, provided commentary in this article.

October 17, 2026 The New York Times

Shopping for your 2027 Medicare coverage is extra important now

David Meyers, an associate professor of health services, policy and practice, offered commentary in this article about upcoming changes to Medicare coverage.

October 15, 2026 Inc.

Done Global illegally distributed 37 million Adderall pills. the problem wasn’t telehealth alone

Ateev Mehrotra, a professor of health services, policy, and practice at Brown’s School of Public Health, offered commentary in this article.

October 8, 2026 News from Brown

Nearly one in three new nurse practitioners educated at for-profit schools, study finds

Researchers from Brown University’s School of Public Health say the surge in for-profit training raises questions about the programs’ oversight and quality.

October 5, 2026 News from Brown

Aidan Choi: Bringing together art, policy and public health to create positive change

The Brown University MPA/MPH student is drawing on his undergraduate background in the humanities, social sciences and community engagement to help inform and empower vulnerable Rhode Islanders.

September 30, 2026 News from SPH

Expert Q&A: Climate at the limit

With U.N. projections warning of rising global temperatures, epidemiologist Rachel Gaither says passing the 1.5°C threshold isn't a signal to give up. We spoke with her about how public health awareness, resilience and adaptation will help us navigate the realities of our changing climate.

September 30, 2026 News from SPH

Reflections from the 2026 State of the School

At the annual State of the School address, Dean Francesca Beaudoin shared a vision of continued momentum and deep community partnership following a year of pivotal change.

September 25, 2026 News from SPH

A historic hand-off

After three decades of redefining health data, Constantine Gatsonis concludes his monumental leadership run at Brown, with Rebecca Hubbard ready to welcome a new era at the Center for Biostatistics and Health Data Science.

September 24, 2026 News from SPH

Healthcare’s high-stakes game of brinkmanship threatens patient care

When hospitals and health insurers cannot agree on how much should be paid for care, they sometimes take their fights public, leaving anxious patients and families caught in the middle.

September 23, 2026 News from SPH

Brown’s first online biostatistics graduates apply advanced data science to public health challenges

Through their capstone projects, the inaugural cohort uses health data science to bridge the gap between complex datasets and life-saving insights.

September 14, 2026 News from SPH

Loss & literacy: Helping children navigate life’s hardest moments

Through her MPH Practicum with the Washington County Coalition for Children, Bailey Brewer created vital reading guides and resources to help young children navigate grief, loss and emotional growth.

September 14, 2026 Newsweek

Study finds markers of chronic disease in young, healthy drinkers

Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences Mollie Monnig led a study that found that alcohol consumption, in any measurement, altered specific biomarkers across the body's blood flow, immune and metabolic system.

September 14, 2026 News from Brown

Study: Young military veterans have higher ‘forever chemical’ levels than non-veterans

A study led by Brown University researchers provides evidence that younger military veterans should consider getting screened for elevated PFAS levels and related health conditions.

September 11, 2026 News from SPH

Rethinking drinking

New research shows that no level of alcohol consumption is good for you, with mortality risks jumping sharply after just one drink per day. Professor Christopher Kahler breaks down the health hazards of moderate drinking and shares realistic strategies for reducing your risk.

September 11, 2026 The Weather Channel

Flu season isn’t about the date — it’s about the humidity

This article cites a study about climate factors and flu outbreak co-authored by researchers at the School of Public Health and Institute at Brown for Environment and Society and researchers from other universities.

September 10, 2026 News from Watson

Wilmot James assumes directorship of the Africa Initiative with a forward-focused agenda

Wilmot James, an internationally recognized public health expert and former member of South Africa’s Parliament, is the new director of the Watson School’s Africa Initiative. James has ambitious plans for the initiative, which will highlight African contributions to global affairs and focus on the continent’s future and untapped potential.

September 8, 2026 News from Brown

New interactive tool tracks private equity investments in healthcare across U.S.

The Private Equity State Tracker from Brown University public health researchers allows users to explore private equity activity in hospitals and physician practices across all 50 states.

September 4, 2026 Marketplace

Where is your healthcare dollar going?

In this interview, Christopher Whaley, the associate director of the Center for Advancing Health Policy through Research and an associate professor of health services, policy and practice, explains how consumer healthcare spending is used to support the insurance industry as well as to pay for medical care.

September 2, 2026 News from SPH

New report outlines how high prescription drug prices shape the lives of Hispanic and Latino families

A new report from Brown's Information Futures Lab, in partnership with Patients For Affordable Drugs and We Are Más, finds Hispanic and Latino patients are delaying treatment, rationing medication and taking on debt.

September 2, 2026 News from the Pandemic Center

Leading Global Health Economist Dr. Mukesh Chawla Joins Pandemic Center as Senior Adviser

The world-renowned health financing expert brings extensive international development leadership to the Pandemic Center at Brown University

August 28, 2026 The New York Post

A one-time treatment can lower dementia, heart failure and stroke risk

A study led by Brown researchers found that a new vaccine for shingles is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia

August 27, 2026 The New York Times

Will Meta’s changes benefit young users’ mental health?

Jacqueline Nesi, an associate professor of psychiatry and human behavior, said that it’s unlikely that new restrictions on social media will solve the problem of declining teen mental health.

August 27, 2026 Newsweek

Measles-linked deaths since RFK Jr. took office surpass previous 20 years

Jennifer Nuzzo, the director of the Pandemic Center at Brown’s School of Public Health, provided commentary for this story.

August 19, 2026 News from SPH

Public health crisis escalates in DRC as Ebola cases surge past 5,000

Researchers at Brown’s Pandemic Center warn that resource shortages, poor infrastructure and ongoing violence are impeding efforts to contain the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record.

August 19, 2026 News from SPH

Rhode Island Voices survey highlights gaps in neighborhood infrastructure, amenities

A project of the RI Life Index, the survey results point to opportunities to improve mobility, safety perceptions and access to parks and stores.

August 18, 2026 News from SPH

Dignity first: Serving Providence through hands-on harm reduction

MPH student Thomas Cronin spent his summer with Project Weber/RENEW in Providence. Through the MPH Practicum, he learned that public health begins with dignity, trust and basic human support.

August 14, 2026 The New York Times

Brad Pitt’s return to drinking is not unsafe, experts say, but it’s not for everyone

Christopher W. Kahler, director of the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies at the Brown University School of Public Health, provides comments.

August 12, 2026 News from SPH

Meet five Health Equity Scholars who are changing the game

Five years after the launch of the Health Equity Scholars program—built to train diverse leaders and target health disparities—five graduates look back on their time at Brown.

August 11, 2026 Medpage Today

Nonprofit hospitals aren't acting like nonprofits. Congress should ask why.

Jared Perkins, director of health policy strategy at the School of Public Health’s Center for Advancing Health Policy through Research, and Christopher Whaley, the center’s associate director and an associate professor, argue for more transparency among nonprofit hospitals in this opinion piece they coauthored.

August 11, 2026 The Providence Journal

Food or rent? More RI families face impossible choices

This article references the RI Life Index, a survey conducted by Brown’s School of Public Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

August 1, 2026 News from Brown

WaterFire brings Brown and Providence together for a night of remembrance and gratitude

With crackling fires illuminating downtown Providence, Brown honored the first responders, neighbors, businesses and community partners who supported the campus through the aftermath of Dec. 13, 2025.

July 30, 2026 News from SPH

Trying to quit smoking? Experts urge recommendation of e-cigs for adult cigarette smokers

E-cigarettes aren’t safe, but they’re ‘dramatically safer’ than smoking. Citing strong evidence for harm reduction, Brown experts join co-authors for a new SRNT paper that advises healthcare providers to discuss vaping with adult smokers struggling to quit.

July 28, 2026 News from SPH

How much alcohol can you drink before your health risks go up?

Christopher Kahler, director of Brown's Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, is co-author a major new study on the health risks of drinking alcohol. He explains what the findings mean for anyone wondering how much is too much.

July 27, 2026 NPR

More than 2,000 measles cases reported in the U.S. so far, outpacing 2025's total

NPR's A Martinez asks Professor Jennifer Nuzzo of Brown University why there have been more measles cases this year so far than in all of last year, and what can be done to stop the resurgence.

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