In the media
Research shows measles vaccine offers long-term benefits beyond disease prevention
April 25, 2025 (News Channel 5 Nashville) – A study analyzing millions of U.S. birth records found mothers who received the measles vaccine had about 20% lower risk of having babies with low birth weight or premature births…
Black men in the U.S. who ‘passed’ as white lived longer in 20th century
February 20, 2025 (Science Magazine) – For many Black people living in the United States in the 20th century, changing their racial identity didn’t just change their social and professional lives—it had major health benefits…
Cicada records help scientists study long-term health impact of pesticide exposure
June 3, 2024 (Wisconsin Public Radio) – Researchers found that men born during cicada events lived two months less than expected, pointing to the life-long effect of early pesticide exposure…
Research finds early exposure to lead pipes shortens lifespan
January 17, 2024 (Wisconsin Public Radio) – Men who lived in cities with lead pipes during the early 20th century lived about three months less on average…
Toasting Prohibition’s end: Turns out this ‘failure’ led to longer life spans
December 5, 2023 (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) – At a time of increasing drinking during pregnancy, it’s worth taking smaller lessons from a century-old public policy failure…