NEWS / PUBLIC HEALTH

What Survivors of Gun Violence Need

It's not just the physical injuries that affect survivors of gun violence. Anxiety, depression and neighborhood safety also play roles. >

Traffic Really Can Make Your Blood Boil

You aren’t imagining it: The sound of traffic can raise your blood pressure and lead to hypertension. Air pollution can make it worse. >

The Young and Guns

About a third of Colorado middle and high school students surveyed said they could access a gun; 12% said they could do it within minutes. >

A Common Chemical's Connection to Parkinson's

Trichloroethylene is in our air and water. It's used in dry cleaning, to degrease metal and remove paint. PD seems linked to high exposures. >

Enlisting Cows in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotics regularly given to livestock lead to antibiotic-resistant bacteria that endanger humans. What happens when the cycle is broken? >

Nature Documentaries Could Help Save the Planet

Nature documentaries showing the loss of plant diversity around the world raise our awareness of environmental threats to plant life. >

Air Pollution Adds to Osteoporosis

Certain types of air pollution can double the bone thinning associated with aging. The spine is particularly vulnerable to these effects. >

COVID-19 and Ongoing Heart Problems

The SARS Co-V virus isn't always bad news for the hearts of those infected with it, but it can be, and the risk can remain for over a year. >

COVID Boosters...Again?

Those who've had COVID boosters may think they're covered, but protection wanes after about 5 to 6 months. New variants are an issue, too. >

What Prison Populations Can Tell Us about COVID Protection

Prisoners live in close quarters, so COVID rates trend high. Seeing what helps keep transmission in check there is a useful lesson for all. >

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