News Search: Sociomedical Sciences

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Obesity Is Associated with Lower Risk of Death in Dementia

October 6, 2026

Those who are overweight or obese when they are diagnosed with dementia are likely to live longer.

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Aging and Healthy Longevity
I Still Can’t Stop Talking About Periods. I Just Have More to Say Now.

September 29, 2026

MPH student Shaka Ramanathan writes about the evolution of her interest and expertise in menstrual health.

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Maternal and Reproductive Health
Marni Sommer Honored with CDC Foundation Prize for Her Public Health Leadership in Menstrual Health

August 6, 2026

The award recognizes Professor Sommer for her work transforming menstrual health into a recognized global public health priority.

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Child and Adolescent Health
Illustrated Book Helps Boys Cope with Puberty

August 6, 2026

The new book by Marni Sommer and collaborators helps boys understand and cope with the often confusing changes that come with puberty.

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Child and Adolescent Health
Reenvisioning Sexual Health with Perspectives from the Global South

July 30, 2026

A new article calls for centering Global South knowledge, lived experience, and culturally grounded understandings of sexuality.

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Global Health
Most Physicians and Dentists Believe Disclosing Past Substance Use in Medical and Dental School Applications Could Hurt Admissions Prospects

July 29, 2026

National survey finds more than 80 percent perceive applicants face admissions risk when disclosing a history of substance use, highlighting persistent stigma within health care.

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Healthcare Policy
A French City Embraces Public Health—and Dr. Bob

July 17, 2026

Robert “Dr. Bob” Fullilove recently met with the mayor of Rezé, France, and her cabinet.

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Climate and Health
Lancet Landmark Commission Reports on Global Female Health: Takes Lifespan Approach to Menstruation

July 16, 2026

Mailman School’s Marni Sommer is a co-author of the Commission.

Topic

Maternal and Reproductive Health
Menstrual Health Still Overlooked Despite Affecting 2 Billion People

July 13, 2026

Experts call for menstrual health to be recognized as a public health priority with greater investment in education, healthcare and public spaces.

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Child and Adolescent Health
Five Turning Points in 250 Years of American Public Health History

June 25, 2026

Public health historian James Colgrove shares key moments in the history of public health in the United States.

Topic

Community Health

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