Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Our mission is to understand and intervene on the social determinants of health and health equity across the life-course.
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Boston, MA 02115
News
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Social connections boost resilience among elderly after disaster
After disasters, social connections can help the elderly stave off cognitive decline.
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PTSD linked to increased risk of ovarian cancer
Women who experienced six or more symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point had greater risk of developing ovarian cancer.
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Dietary supplements linked with severe health events in children, young adults
Consumption of dietary supplements sold for weight loss, muscle building, and energy was associated with increased risk for severe medical events in children and young adults compared to consumption of vitamins.
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Substantial racial stereotyping toward young children of color found among white adults who work with them
Youth of color in the U.S. face significant racial stereotyping from adults who work with them, according to new research.
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Advertising’s toxic effect on eating and body image
March 18, 2015 — People often claim to ignore advertisements, but the messages are getting through on a subconscious level, pioneering author and ad critic Jean Kilbourne told an audience…
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Q&A: The science of irrationality
[ Spring 2013 ] Why we act against our own best interests Human beings act irrationally. This long-established observation, corroborated now by the burgeoning field of behavioral economics—which studies the…
