Cities & Health
Exploring how urban environments influence public health outcomes and what can be done to create healthier cities.
Vanadium, Invisible Pollution, and Cancer Risk
Priyanka Athalye
May 29, 2026
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
May 20, 2026
Grass Is Always Greener
Sean Hagan
May 13, 2026
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
Apr 29, 2026
Glow Carefully: The Hidden Allergens in Self-Tanners
Bernadette Carter-Salmond
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.
The Resilience of Cities: Where We Work, Live, and Play
Nov 2, 2022