Shawna Hudson Is Elected to National Academy of Medicine.

Shawna Hudson Is Elected to National Academy of Medicine.

For more than two decades, Shawna Hudson has been making inroads – through research and work in the community – to improve the health of underserved populations. This week, the Rutgers Health medical sociologist joins the ranks of 100 new members invited to join the...
Getting Autism Right.

Getting Autism Right.

Understanding the complex emotions of autistic adults can help shape better therapy strategies for neurodivergent people, says Rutgers researcher What does giddiness or joy or anger feel like? To a group of autistic adults participating in a Rutgers study, giddiness...

Will a new heart disease risk calculator reduce health disparities?

In a recent study from the American Heart Association, researchers estimated that around 51% of Americans had hypertension in 2020. With regard to the future, it is projected that by 2050, the number will likely increase to 61%; this number includes a disproportionate...