5 things to know about George Mason's College of Public Health
Dean Perry spoke with the Washington Business Journal about future plans for the College of Public Health, including workforce development and fundraising initiatives. Read the article here.
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News
- March 3, 2026Should you stop drinking cold water? Experts reveal the truth about icy beverages and your health.
- March 3, 2026George Mason University develops VR training program to address opioid crisis.
- March 3, 2026Social work professors Holly Matto and Emily Ihara partner with Fairfax City and Loudoun County to improve crisis response using a Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority Grant.
- March 2, 2026What to know about Glyphosate, the weed killer potentially linked to cancer.
- March 2, 2026Study finds larger learning gains after course redesign using artificial intelligence
- March 2, 2026Cancer prevention researcher Michelle Williams discusses the rising rates of colorectal cancer in people under 50 years old and urges preventive measures like a colonoscopy.
- February 27, 2026NIH grant funds evaluation of expanded Medicare Advantage benefits.
- February 27, 2026Unlocking the truth: The impact of ultra-processed foods on your health and planet.
- February 27, 2026Extreme heat and its impact on Virginia’s food cycle.
- February 27, 2026Lawrence Cheskin and Raedeh Basiri speak about eating too much ultra-processed foods, how food systems are affecting the climate, and why obesity is more than an individual challenge. They break down potential solutions to solving the public health crises of obesity and climate change.
- February 26, 2026Is drinking hot water in the morning really good for you?
- February 26, 2026With funding from the National Institute on Aging, George Mason health economist Jeah Jung will evaluate how Medicare Advantage’s new non-medical benefits like food and transportation impact health care use and patient outcomes.
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