A growing wave of intentionality is reshaping our happy hours and weekend rituals—without the hangover. For Brown researchers, this shift reflects a growing body of evidence that drinking alcohol, even in moderation, comes with serious health risks.

Brown University researchers found that for adolescents, exposure to violence is strongly associated with increased usage of cigarettes and e-cigarettes.

In a unique MPH capstone course, Brown graduate students learn the art of listening, grant writing and giving back.

Five new partnerships will pair Brown faculty with Rhode Island organizations to address critical issues facing the state, including private equity in healthcare, substance use disorders and nursing home stability.

Meat is on the top, grains are at the bottom, scientists are concerned. Nutrition expert Professor Jennifer Sacheck helps to deconstruct the controversial new food pyramid and what it means for your health. She breaks down the new dietary guidelines, how much protein Americans actually need and how the beef lobby may be influencing everything from SNAP benefits to cafeteria trays.

A small study in which patients were screened for liver disease at a community health clinic identified issues with enough time for patients to make changes and reduce risk.

Building on decades of research supporting mindfulness for stress reduction and cardiovascular health, a new study finds that a mindfulness trial, originally designed to lower blood pressure, significantly reduced depression symptoms, especially for those with early-life adversity.

A new review of ‘Dry January’ from researchers at Brown’s School of Public Health and Alpert Medical School finds even a short break from alcohol can boost health and help drinkers cut back for good.

A Brown-led study of the nation’s first state-level SNAP fruit and vegetable incentive program finds small gains for some in the Rhode Island program but highlights overall need for better outreach and access.

A new study led by researchers at Brown University suggests that while other risks remain, smoking marijuana can temporarily cut down how much people drink.

With a focus on Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont, a project funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse will analyze trends in drug use and barriers to care with the goal of strengthening treatment.

Amidst a reversal in youth substance-use trends, a new study links experiences of discrimination among young people of color to an increased risk of turning to substances as a coping mechanism.

In an era where the value of scientific research is increasingly undermined, Brown University public health scholars remain steadfast, showing how high-quality public health science protects people, shapes policy and transforms the health of our nation.

Researchers at Brown University found that many Rhode Island kids sleep less than their parents realize, with Latino children logging the least amount of rest.

CHPHE welcomes Robert Rosales, Ph.D., LCSW, as a new affiliate of the center. A behavioral health equity scholar and Assistant Professor at Brown University, Robert focuses on the mental health impacts of racism, heterosexism, and other forms of minority stress. With a commitment to health equity, public advocacy, and mentorship, Rosales brings invaluable expertise to our shared mission.

Brown MPH student Quynh Le brought her passion for global health to a local setting this summer, working to improve patient satisfaction and language accessibility at CODAC Behavioral Healthcare.

The Little Harvest Produce Box program is delivering fresh, locally grown produce to Rhode Island child-care centers to increase access to nutritious food and encourage healthy eating habits in young children, one box at a time.

Brown University engineers partnered with public health experts to create new diagnostic techniques that could help to deliver better, patient-centered care to adults and newborns alike.

Nyameyo puts her online MPH training into action through Lulu-Afrika, the nonprofit organization she founded to address food insecurity, women’s health and safety and the well-being of orphans and prisoners throughout Kenya, Tanzania and South Sudan.

Doctoral student Emily Elenio is tackling one of the biggest challenges in digital public health research today: securing the integrity of online survey data. In her innovative work on the "What’s On Your Plate" study, she sets new standards for recruiting under-resourced populations while defending against bots and fraudulent responses.

For sexual and gender minorities, stress and stigma can undermine conventional tobacco cessation efforts. Brown SPH doctoral student Garrett Stang is examining smoking behaviors within these communities to inform more effective, evidence-based strategies for quitting.

A complementary approach called Counter-Attitudinal Advocacy has been found to help young adults reduce the harms related to heavy drinking by shifting how they think—not how much they drink.

The Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity is pleased to announce that Jaclyn White Hughto Ph.D., Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Epidemiology, has received the prestigious Dean’s Award for Excellence in Mentoring in Public Health. This award recognizes her outstanding commitment to mentoring students and fostering excellence in public health education.

Karla Kaun argues that addiction researchers should talk about their work in their everyday lives. Those conversations can shape how drug, tobacco and alcohol use is studied in labs, taught in schools, treated in clinics and shaped by policy. Brown addiction researchers have a track record of success in exerting the influence of evidence.