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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.

Millions could lose Medicaid by April as pandemic rules ease

"For example, their state’s Medicaid program might not be able to find them and get the information needed to maintain their enrollment," said Eric Roberts. 

Most high-risk patients aren't screened for HIV, Hep B or Hep C

A new study led by Dr. Julie Donohue looked at 361,000 Medicaid recipients across 11 states, including Pennsylvania.

Pitt’s $1B in research funding puts it among ‘elite group of American universities'

Many of these research-based programs benefit local communities. Dara Mendez leads a team that will assess whether health and social systems address the health and well-being of Black women in the Greater Pittsburgh area.

When the world goes viral

Public health professionals are key to disease prevention

SARS. Ebola. Zika. COVID-19. Monkeypox. Influenza. RSV. Polio. Wait, polio?

Advancement and academe

Successful transition to independence higher among postdocs who diversify institutions

Pitt climbs in highly cited researcher list

Five public health faculty appeared in the annual listing of Highly Cited Researchers, published by the UK-based data analytics firm Clarivate. 

This hormone may be the missing ingredient to heart-healthy cholesterol levels for menopausal women

Dr. Samar R. El Khoudary has identified a link between a lesser-known hormone called anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and lipid, or cholesterol, levels in midlife women.

Step aside estrogen. Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a predictor of blood lipid - or cholesterol - status for midlife women that may be key to understanding how hormone replacement therapy contributes to heart health.

Pitt men’s study hosts World AIDS Day memorial to honor physician who recruited thousands to help in research

This year’s service marked the 35th consecutive celebration and was dedicated to the late Dr. Anthony Silvestre

Weight-loss surgery produces durable improvements in urinary incontinence

Seven years after bariatric surgery, patients with urinary incontinence see improvements that persist, according to large longitudinal study

Everyone is sick right now

For the past two years, social distancing kept seasonal viruses at bay. Now they’re roaring back.

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.

Americans are eating more whole grains but are still confused by the food labels

An analysis of two decades of data on Americans’ diets revealed that people are increasingly choosing whole grain foods, although we can't always tell which products are healthier.

How the pandemic inspired this Pitt student to pursue a career in public health

MPH student, Larisa Garza Chapa, discusses what led her to pursue a degree in public health. 

Dzau awarded prestigious Porter Prize