- January 24, 2024
28 Master of Social Work students work with a substance-engaged adolescent in a Virtual Reality simulation. The majority of students felt more prepared to respond to changes in their client’s condition after participating in the simulation
- December 15, 2023
A new systematic review by Joanna Marroquin, a Mason PhD in Public Health student, furthers understanding of the amount of potentially harmful chemicals in menstrual cups, discs, and underwear. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals can interfere with human hormones and cause medical issues.
- November 20, 2023
New literature reviews from College of Public Health researchers advance understanding of connection between nutrition and mental health
- November 15, 2023
Comprehensive systematic review of 25 studies over 25 years reveals consistent evidence of associations between insecticide exposure and lower sperm concentration.
- October 30, 2023
Researchers from George Mason's College of Public Health provide new insight into preventive screening rates for women with disabilities, which underscores the need for more HPV screening, particularly among women with sensory, physical, and multiple disabilities.
- October 27, 2023
Rather than the traditional way we think of health care as treating people once they are already sick, public health is about prevention and empowering the public by giving them the tools to maintain their own health and safety. Let’s dive into why the public health field is an excellent launching pad into medical school.
- October 17, 2023
You likely know about Pride Month in June, but you may not be as familiar with LGBTQ+ History Month in October. LGBTQ+ History Month highlights and celebrates the history and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.
- Women with a disability are more likely to experience child marriage than women without a disabilityOctober 11, 2023
A new study from George Mason University PhD in Public Health student Samantha Kanselaar found that women with a disability are more likely to report child marriage compared to women without disabilities. The study assessed the prevalence and associations of disability with girl child marriage and intimate partner violence (IPV) among currently married/cohabiting women (aged 20–24 years) in Pakistan, Mail, Uganda, and Haiti.
- October 10, 2023
Medicare Advantage generally had lower resource use (and thereby cost), but by varying amounts across conditions, including in some cases where it was not significantly different than traditional Medicare, according to a new study by Professor Jeah Jung.
- October 3, 2023
A new study from Associate Dean of Research Alison Cuellar found that independent practices experienced a smaller drop in patient volume than consolidated practices during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.