BCHS News

Research increasingly shows that the dangers of alcohol have been downplayed and its benefits exaggerated
January 6, 2023

Alcohol use is widely accepted in the US, but even moderate consumption is associated with many harmful effects

This month, millions of Americans are taking part in “Dry January” in an effort to forgo alcohol for a month and cleanse themselves of the excesses of the holiday season.

alcohol study
December 6, 2022

Very few Americans know drinking alcohol increases cancer risk, study finds

More than 10% of survey respondents said they believe that drinking wine actually reduces cancer risk.

Taylor Boyer
November 17, 2022

Transgender and gender diverse youth often avoid medical care after negative experience with health care providers

BCHS graduate Taylor Boyer's recent study focuses on transgender and gender diverse youth. 

Dr. Steven Albert
November 14, 2022

Pitt’s Healthy Home Lab receives funding to make homes safer for older adults

UPMC-Pitt is one of seven institutions to receive a portion of a $5.7 million research grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD. 

Grant awardees
October 12, 2022

Grants of note

It’s a Grant Quintet for Public Health