Discarded Electrical Items Pose a Health Threat, School of Public Health Study Finds
Used and discarded electrical items, which contain more than 1,000 harmful substances, are often transported to large sites in African countries where they are repurposed or discarded to landfills.
The Russia-Ukraine Crisis: 5 Questions with Nadieszda Kizenko
A Russian and East European history expert with long family ties to Ukraine, Belarus and the influence of Russia, assesses the roots of Ukrainian resistance.
Lead Exposure and Maternal Depression Together Contribute to Negative Birth Outcomes, Study Finds
Pregnant women who have depression and had higher levels of lead exposure were more likely to have negative birth outcomes, SPH study shows.
Public’s Response to Police Presence Heavily Tied to Race, Studies Show
Two studies from SCJ Associate Professor Justin Pickett indicate that race is a major factor determining whether Americans fear or trust police.
Study: Increase in Condom Use Has Potential to Significantly Decrease New HIV Infections
An increase in condom use could prevent one in 11 new HIV infections among adolescent males who have sexual contact with other males, according to a data modeling study out of the School of Public Health.
UAlbany, IBM Announce New Partnership to Research Weather and Climate Impacts on Water, Transportation and Renewable Energy Systems in New York
The project adds to a growing relationship between IBM and the University's weather and climate researchers.
UAlbany Contributes to $15M Research Network to Address Food Waste
As the U.S. moves toward an ambitious goal to significantly reduce food waste by 2030, a team at the School of Public Health is conducting work as a part of a multiscale research network to make the food system sustainable, equitable and resilient.