In 1991, the U.S. experienced a significant shift in cancer death rates, as, for the first time, deaths began a steady decline that continues to the present day. Researchers at Mississippi State's Social Science Research ...
Apr 11, 2026
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A major new global modeling study led by researchers at Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) at the University of York challenges the international focus on air pollution. Published in The Lancet Planetary Health, the study ...
Apr 7, 2026
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A new study of more than 6,000 American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NH/PI) adults shows that nearly one-third meet criteria for "healthy functioning," a multidimensional measure capturing ...
Mar 8, 2026
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Getting someone to curb or stop harmful behaviors takes not just a convincing argument, but one that evokes sympathy, says one UConn researcher whose recent study of cancer warning labels shows the benefits of using the emotion ...
Mar 3, 2026
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A new paper in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, finds that people experiencing more economic disadvantages are more likely to smoke cigarettes, have higher levels of tobacco addiction, and find it harder to quit than those ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Nearly 40% of new cancer cases worldwide in 2022 may be associated with modifiable risk factors, according to an analysis of 36 cancer types from 185 countries. The findings suggest that reducing exposures such as tobacco ...
Feb 3, 2026
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Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. That may sound surprising but a large study found people who are more active late at night—when most of the population is winding down or already asleep—have poorer overall heart ...
Jan 28, 2026
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After increasing for more than 25 years, lung cancer death rates are finally leveling off among women in European Union (EU) countries apart from Spain, according to predictions of mortality rates from the disease for 2026.
Jan 18, 2026
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People across the globe, especially in low-income countries, continue to use solid fuels like coal, wood and plant waste for cooking and heating. The resulting indoor air pollution exposes children to smoke and particles ...
Jan 12, 2026
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High levels of neighborhood violence increase the risk of Latino and African American teens in Denver starting to use alcohol and tobacco, according to our recent study.
Dec 10, 2025
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