GCH Research

Early Patching Benefits Kids Born With Cataract in One Eye.

New research from Kenneth Griffin, a professor in the Department of Global and Community Health, shows that the virtual reality (VR) program helps students handle complex social situations. This success has led to a new research grant to continue the study.

Alarming Study: Popular Skin Care Products Could Be Exposing Your Children to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals.

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere and could have many health impacts, researchers say.

Lotions, Sunscreens Linked To Hormonal Disruptions In Children, Study Finds

Hair and skin care products expose kids to hormone disrupting chemicals, study finds

In a new study, George Mason researcher Michael Bloom has found associations between use of skin care products and exposure to potential developmental toxicants.

The Early Career Research Award Competition is a scholarly activity that recognizes early-career nutrition scientists and clinicians and challenges them through a juried abstract review and special oral session in which they present research findings.

Interventions that focus on “modifiable” factors such as access to healthy food, health insurance, and spaces for physical activity are shown to reduce disparities, according to new interprofessional research.   

Why Do Young Americans Use Recreational Cannabis?