Cities & Health

Exploring how urban environments influence public health outcomes and what can be done to create healthier cities.

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The Future of Public Health in Boston

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Feb 25, 2026

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Glow Carefully: The Hidden Allergens in Self-Tanners

Bernadette Carter-Salmond

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Sep 8, 2025

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

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Fueling the Route to Public Health

Abby Varker

Aug 30, 2024

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Access Denied: Houselessness and WaSH

Dani Weissert

Aug 26, 2024

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The Resilience of Cities: Where We Work, Live, and Play

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Nov 2, 2022

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Travel restrictions during pandemics: considerations and consequences

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Mar 1, 2022

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Health care in the big city during COVID-19

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Feb 25, 2022

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AI in Healthcare: Mitigating Disparities, Biases & Misinformation

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Oct 18, 2021

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Understanding Vaccine Confidence and Vaccine Hesitancy

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Oct 4, 2021

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