HEALTH
JANICE HUR
The All-Nighter Olympics at Yale: Sacrificing sleep comes at cost

As Yale students push through late nights in preparation for finals, experts warn that sacrificing sleep may hurt more than it helps.

December 6, 2024

JANICE HUR
Toy safety takes center stage: Experts share tips for a safe holiday season

Pediatricians and consumer protection officials highlight toy safety concerns and provide actionable advice for families.

December 4, 2024

FAREED SALMON
How the lack of water fluoridation could impact communities across the US

After Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called for the removal of fluoride from water, the News talked to experts about the benefits and harms of water fluoridation.

November 22, 2024

SOPHIA STONE
Yale experts explain Lassa fever

The News spoke with three Yale experts following the death of an Iowa resident from Lassa fever.

November 19, 2024

ROHAN LOKANADHAM
Law School hosts panel on how United States v. Skrmetti puts transgender healthcare on the line

The Yale Law School held a panel on Tuesday to discuss the medical and legal implications of the United States Supreme Court case United States v. Skrmetti, which concerns Tennessee’s blanket ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

November 18, 2024

KALINA BROOKFIELD
“Mammo-van” provides quick and accessible breast cancer screening

The unit brings mammography and breast ultrasound services to patients who can’t make it to a hospital, or who are too busy for typical appointments.

November 14, 2024

MICHELLE SO
Flat and Invisible: Yale researchers on mastectomy outcomes for women of color

In the past, patient-reported outcomes and advocacy efforts regarding women’s lives after mastectomy have focused on white women. Researchers at Yale’s School of Medicine are changing that.

November 11, 2024

NATALIE HAASE
Cracking the study code: Experts, students reveal best learning hacks

The News talked to students and two Yale scientists about best study methods. They say there isn’t just one.

November 11, 2024

MICHELLE SO
Freshman fifteen: Demystifying weight gain, loss, and healthy habits

Understanding the biology, psychology and societal factors that contribute to weight changes in college students.

November 8, 2024

ASUKA KODA
As Ozempic usage expands, accessibility dwindles

Ozempic continues to grow in popularity in weight loss use. However, low-income patient populations who have an increased need for the medication often do not have access to the drug.

October 31, 2024

ROHAN LOKANADHAM
Report finds alcohol, drug and firearm-related deaths lead to lower life expectancy in the U.S.

A new report co-authored by School of Public Health Dean Megan Ranney highlights the grave geographic, racial and ethnic effects of these three causes of death.

October 29, 2024