Wildfire Smoke Is Obvious, Its Long-Term Health Impacts Are Not
A School of Medicine expert and an alum share what’s needed to better understand how wildfire smoke, both wildland and urban, impacts our health.
Public Health and Community Medicine
Can Wastewater Surveillance Work Without Sewers?
Study shows how places without modern sanitation systems can still use wastewater to catch outbreaks before dangerous diseases travel across borders.
When Two (Identical) Heads Are Better Than One
Twin sisters in the Master of Public Health Program have already published multiple research papers, and they’re just getting started.
Dollar Stores’ Food Options May Not Be Hurting American Diets Overall
Analysis shows that while less healthy foods are staples of discount chains, households are compensating with healthier purchases elsewhere.
Tufts Connections With Two Key Massachusetts Health Leadership Roles
School of Medicine community members now lead both the Commonwealth’s Executive Office of Health and Human Services and Department of Public Health.
Margie Skeer Named Chair of Public Health and Community Medicine
A committed leader in public health education, Dr. Margie Skeer steps into her new role with a clear vision to elevate interdisciplinary learning, community impact, and student engagement across Tufts.
Challenging the Gold Standard: Tufts Professor Reframes Medical Evidence in New Book
In "Uncertainty and Explanation in Medicine and the Health Sciences," Tufts professor calls for a broader, more realistic approach to evaluating health interventions.
How Tufts Is Helping to Develop the First U.S. Guidelines for ADHD in Adults
A School of Medicine expert is part of a panel tasked with shaping guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of the condition.
From One Coalition, Dozens of Projects Advance Asian American Health in Communities
The ADAPT coalition encourages faculty and students to work alongside community organizations in Chinatown to improve the health of Tufts’ neighbors