By Maryann Makosiej These days, boosters are all the rage. Meant to re-prime your immune system, you might have been like me and felt...

By Maryann Makosiej “Rare cancer seen in 41 homosexuals,” one headline screamed. “New homosexual disorder worries health officials,”...

By Maryann Makosiej Whether covering 3200 miles, researching public health strategies, or improving the Public Health programs at UVM,...

By Maryann Makosiej A State Public Health Veterinarian and former Epidemic Intelligence Officer, Dr. Natalie Kwit is a versatile...

By Alexia Bove Although largely associated with the modern era, the anti-vaccination movement has existed for centuries. Its roots date...

By Claire Deckers Longstanding societal stereotypes paint women as being emotional and irrational creatures that are largely controlled...

By Olivia Baccellieri In recent years, North America has faced a significant drug epidemic. Opiates have flooded various populations...

By Jenn Cook As of 2017, type-2 diabetes (T2D) accounted for 91.2% of individuals diagnosed with diabetes in America. It is the more...

By Cai McCann You might be familiar with spaceflight being the newest frontier for humans. But, did you know the health effects of...

By Alexia Bove Since their discovery, antibiotics have been regarded as one of the most significant advancements in medicine. The...

By Olivia Hakan When I tell people I’m a vegetarian, especially one that doesn’t eat eggs or dairy, I’m immediately prompted with the...

By Nellie Stidham truth noun \ ˈtrüth \ plural truths\ ˈtrüt͟hz , ˈtrüths \ Definition of truth (Entry 1 of 2) 1a(1): the body of real...

By Lindsay Aldrich Whether or not you have brought a loved one to the pediatrician to get vaccinated, have a loved one who identifies on...

By Nellie Stidham Warning: This piece contains strong themes including sexism and sexual harassment "In May 1991, Frances K. Conley, the...

By Riley Forbes Historically, the burden of contraception has been delegated to women, as men have a limited number of reliable options;...

By Riley Forbes For those lucky enough to be in the northern hemisphere, winter is in full force and we’ve seen some bitter, and not so...

By Nellie Stidham As this winter continues, education about cold exposure must continue. One of the best prevention tactics is knowing...

By Maryann Makosiej Have you ever heard of the old wives tale that wet hair makes you sick? Or, how about how wearing the right shoes can...

By Artur Smiechowski From last night’s leftovers to pizza delivery boys flung far into the future, freezing something is generally...

By Maryann Makosiej Walk into Dr. Barlow’s office, and you will be inundated with books. David Quammen’s “Spillover”, public health...