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Exposure to widely used insecticides decreases sperm concentration, study finds

Exposure to widely used insecticides decreases sperm concentration, study finds

New literature reviews from College of Public Health researchers advance understanding of connection between nutrition and mental health 

Common pesticides in food reducing sperm count worldwide, study says

Global decline in male fertility linked to common pesticides

Do Certain American Neighborhoods Cause Black Teens More Stress?

Researchers from George Mason's College of Public Health provide new insight into preventive screening rates for women with disabilities, which underscores the need for more HPV screening, particularly among women with sensory, physical, and multiple disabilities.  

You likely know about Pride Month in June, but you may not be as familiar with LGBTQ+ History Month in October. LGBTQ+ History Month highlights and celebrates the history and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.

A new study from George Mason University PhD in Public Health student Samantha Kanselaar found that women with a disability are more likely to report child marriage compared to women without disabilities. The study assessed the prevalence and associations of disability with girl child marriage and intimate partner violence (IPV) among currently married/cohabiting women (aged 20–24 years) in Pakistan, Mail, Uganda, and Haiti.  

Medicare Advantage generally had lower resource use (and thereby cost), but by varying amounts across conditions, including in some cases where it was not significantly different than traditional Medicare, according to a new study by Professor Jeah Jung.

For Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October), Denise Hines, an expert on male survivors of intimate partner violence, highlights why male survivors’ stories are rarely heard in conversations about IPV. 

A new study from Associate Dean of Research Alison Cuellar found that independent practices experienced a smaller drop in patient volume than consolidated practices during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.