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Health
Women's health
Better health linked to decline in domestic violence
Published March 8, 2017
Researchers find reduction in domestic violence when chronically ill women receive life-saving treatment
Autism
Overcoming language challenges
Published March 3, 2017
Study shows how some adults with autism compensate for childhood language difficulties associated with the disorder / School of Medicine
Tax relief
Traffic fees helps kids breathe easier
Published March 2, 2017
JHU economist finds that congestion fees in Stockholm lowered pollution and had a positive effect on health
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Q+A
What we know—and don't know—about autism
Published Feb 27, 2017
The prevalence of autism is on the rise, but its causes are unknown—though there is no evidence to support a link between vaccines and autism
Food flick
Documentary hits festivals, classrooms
Published Feb 24, 2017 Video
'Food Frontiers,' produced by JHU's Center for a Livable Future, showcases food policy success stories
Biomedical engineering
DNA inspector gadget
Published Feb 23, 2017
New open source gene sequencing software could aid in early detection, treatment of cancer
Fetal health
Zika may cause miscarriages
Published Feb 21, 2017
In mouse study, exposure to virus led to higher rates of miscarriages, babies born with thin brain tissue, brain inflammation
Drug safety
Keep out of reach of children
Published Feb 20, 2017
Majority of opioid medications not safely stored in homes with children under 17, School of Public Health survey finds
Same-sex marriage legalization linked to fewer teen suicide attempts
Published Feb 20, 2017
Allowing same-sex marriage at state level reduced suicide attempts by 134,000 per year, BSPH researchers estimate / School of Public Health
Public health
Toxic metals found in e-cigarette liquids
Published Feb 17, 2017
Researchers suspect heating coil in 'cig-a-like' devices may release carcinogens including nickel, lead, cadmium / School of Public Health