Cities & Health

Air Quality: An Unequal Burden

While overall air pollution has declined since the 1990s, Black and Hispanic communities continue to bear the brunt of toxic exposure.

The Cost of Saving on Skincare

Shopping for skincare on a budget can be difficult, especially when only 4% of skincare products sold in discount stores are allergen-free.

Turning Down the Volume on Hearing Damage

Loud music at concerts and festivals can cause long-term hearing loss. Earplugs offer a solution, but only if people wear them. (From 2024)

Vanadium, Invisible Pollution, and Cancer Risk

Exposure to environmental PM2.5—particularly vanadium, released from fossil fuel combustion—increases cancer risk.

The Future of Public Health: Perspectives from Around the World

Grass Is Always Greener

From increased risk of injury to toxic chemical exposure, the public health consequences of artificial turf fields are too deep to ignore. (From 2024)

The Future of Public Health in the United States

The Future of Public Health in Boston

Glow Carefully: The Hidden Allergens in Self-Tanners

Self-tanners are safer and more convenient than sunbathing or tanning beds, but they may still cause health concerns like allergic reactions.