Half of New Jerseyans Oppose Electric Vehicles Mandate, See Environmental and Health Advantages but Economic Drawbacks.
Half of New Jersey residents do not support plans to phase out the sale of new gas-powered vehicles completely by 2035, as announced by Gov. Phil Murphy last November, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. While those polled in December see the policy’s...
Rutgers Faculty Diversity Collaborative Mutual Mentoring Grant Program – Apply by 3/18
The Faculty Diversity Collaborative (FDC) housed within the University, Equity, and Inclusion office at Rutgers University is excited to accept applications for the 2024 Mutual Mentoring Grant Program. Please visit our website for an Overview of Mutual Mentoring...
Study Reveals Accelerated Aging in Women Living With HIV.
Women with HIV experience accelerated DNA aging, a phenomenon that can lead to poor physical function, according to a study led by Stephanie Shiau, an assistant professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the Rutgers School of Public...
Majority of New Jerseyans Feel Their Home Is Protected From Extreme Weather, but Are Concerned About Repair Costs and Foresee Upgrades.
As extreme weather events become more common, New Jerseyans feel their homes are protected but are concerned they could be facing rising costs and believe upgrades will be needed in the future, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. About three-quarters say...
Perceptions of Manhood and Masculinities Among Disabled Violently Injured Black Men in a Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program.
Black men with firearm-acquired disabilities face negative physical and psychological impacts on their manhood, independence and mobility, according to a Rutgers Health study. The study, published in the American Journal of Men’s Health, explored the relationship...
New Jerseyans’ Ratings of Where They Live and Neighborhood Safety Are Positive Overall, but Sharply Divided by Race, Ethnicity and Other Demographics.
While New Jerseyans as a whole rate the quality of life in their local area positively and feel safe where they live, perceptions vary widely based on who you ask and where they are located, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. According to the December...
NJIT Researchers Unveil Method to Detect ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Under 3 Minutes.
PFAS have earned the name “forever chemicals” with good reason — the man-made compounds, which can take thousands of years to degrade and are found in everything from grease-resistant food packaging to water-repellent clothing, have made their way into nearly half the...
Exposure to Gun Violence Is Associated With Suicidal Behavior in Black Adults.
Black adults who have been exposed to gun violence are more likely to have lifetime suicidal ideation, according to a study by Rutgers Health researchers. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, found that Black adults who were shot, threatened with a gun, knew...
Rutgers Health and RWJBarnabas Health Receive Grant to Train Health Professionals and Improve Care.
Rutgers Health and RWJBarnabas Health received a $4,237,500 grant over five years to train future scientists and health professionals to deliver higher quality, safer and more efficient patient care through a new innovative data-driven initiative. The grant from...
Join NJ ACTS Special Populations Core Seminar Series on March 27 at 12pm
Changes in Healthcare Visits Due to Cannabis Use Following Legalization of Non-medical Cannabis in Canada Daniel Myran, MD, MPH, CCFP, FRCPC Clinician-Scientist and Assistant Professor Department of Family Medicine University of Ottawa An increasing number of...