Why There May Be a Link to ADHD and Substance Use Among Young Sexual Minority Men.
Young sexual minority men – a term used to describe gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men – with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are more likely to begin using substances such as cigarettes, alcohol, cannabis, stimulants and...
Unregulated and Unsafe: Expert Warns of Risks in Substance Use Reduction Apps.
In a commentary published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers at Rutgers Health, Harvard University and the University of Pittsburgh discuss the impact of unregulated mobile health and generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications...
NJACTS Community Engagement Core COVID-19 Resources
The situation around the current spread of COVID-19 is changing rapidly. We have compiled resource links for the general community highlighting local resources across New Jersey, ways to get involved, and mental and physical wellness. Visit our COVID-19 page for...
As RSV Season Ramps Up, Here’s What Parents and At-Risk Adults Should Know.
A Rutgers Health pediatric nurse practitioner and educator discusses prevention, symptom management and when to seek medical care. As respiratory virus season begins, pediatric experts are preparing for an expected rise in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV),...
Grant Writing Mini Course – Registration Deadline Today!
Are you new to NIH grant writing? Join our 5-day virtual mini-course to demystify the process of preparing and submitting NIH K and R grants. This course is open to all trainees, postdocs, faculty, and researchers at U.S.-based universities or research institutions...
New Jersey coasts, lined with toxic facilities, don’t fare well in two new studies.
Two new studies on New Jersey’s rising sea levels predict potentially serious environmental outcomes in the Garden State, from the flooding of numerous toxic sites to significant erosion. Multiple coasts, spanning from the Delaware Bay to the Hudson River, increase...
Translational Science Competency-Based Assessment Pilot Test Sign Up
The TSCBA Working Group is conducting a study using a mentoring tool to help T Trainees and K Scholars in the CTSA consortium develop translational science skills. The tool focuses on observable behaviors (milestones) rather than rating scales and includes 44...
As few as 2 cigarettes per day linked to 50% increased risk of heart disease: Study
Just 100 cigarettes over the course of someone's life may be enough to raise their risk of heart disease and death, a new study suggests. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University, who looked at the smoking habits of more than 300,000 adults for almost 20 years, found...
What You Need to Know About ‘Ozempic Face,’ According to Doctors.
From Ozempic butt to stomach issues, Ozempic side effects are a mainstay in headlines. The “Ozempic face” phenomenon continues to emerge as a result of people taking the medication. According to research, it’s a term used to describe the exaggerated volume loss and...
Submit an Abstract for the CTSA Translational Impacts Working Group Virtual Summit
The Translational Impacts WG is hosting a 2-day virtual summit March 2-3, 2026. The goal of the summit is to highlight the broader landscape of translational impact, equip attendees with strategies to enhance impact, and strengthen shared capacity across the CTSA...