January

Smoke-Free Policy Cuts Nicotine Detected in Philadelphia Public Housing in Half: Study

January 30, 2017
The largest public housing authority to implement comprehensive smoke-free policies, the Philadelphia Housing Authority, is seeing significant positive results related to secondhand smoke exposures.
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In Philly, the More Places to Buy Alcohol, the More Violence

January 24, 2017
Violence increases in areas where there are high densities of stores where alcoholic beverages can be purchased and carried out, according to a new study by Drexel University researchers partnered with the City of Philadelphia.
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Must-See-TV: Educational Shows that Entertain Have Greater Impact on Faithful Viewers

January 17, 2017
A study of viewing audiences shows that the television programs most effective at imparting an educational message about social behaviors are the ones that keep people watching engaged and coming back for more.
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Drexel Revives Interdisciplinary Research Conference, Set for April

January 11, 2017
The Emerging Graduate Scholars Conference will give students a chance to present their research, discover opportunities for collaboration and sharpen their skills for future national and international conferences.
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Drug Shown to Aid Injured Adult Brains May Exacerbate Cognitive Problems in Children

January 10, 2017
Study suggests the pediatric brain responds differently to traumatic brain injury treatment that targets inflammation.
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Study: Obamacare Benefitted Latinos, But Disparities Remain

January 09, 2017
A new study found that the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, helped improve access and utilization of health care for Latinos, but the benefits varied by heritage group and persistent disparities remain.
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Democrat Senators Vote for Public Health Policies 4 Times More Often Than Republicans: Study

January 09, 2017
Polarization in the Senate was displayed in a recent study that found a 67-percentage- point split between Democrats and Republicans when it comes to voting for public health policies endorsed by the American Public Health Association.
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As Neighborhood Status Falls, Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among Black Residents Spikes

January 04, 2017
A Drexel University-led study found that significant increases in cardiovascular disease was linked to black residents of neighborhood with lower socioeconomic status and higher levels of violence and disorder.
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