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.
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.
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.
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.
October 12, 2022
Grants of note
It’s a Grant Quintet for Public Health