Rollins News Center
Rollins News Center
Communication is a vital aspect of public health, and an important part of our work here at Rollins. Our news center highlights new research, presents findings in accessible ways, and communicates faculty expertise on headline topics.
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Breakthrough studies. Thoughtful interviews. Long-form stories. Find all of this and more with our news center articles, posted multiple times per week.
Rollins Research Review: Healthy Food Availability in Dollar Stores, a New Way to Analyze Cellular Structure, Cancer Survival Disparities, and Analyzing Outcomes of Chemical Exposure
Last month, Rollins researchers authored papers on a wealth of public health topics. Find summaries of a few highlights here.
Obesity Prevalence Would Shift Significantly Under Proposed New Criteria, Study Finds
An international team of researchers found the prevalence of obesity would shift significantly under a proposed change to how obesity is defined, highlighting concerns that the new criteria could hinder the prevention and early detection of serious health conditions.
Health Wanted: Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Host Laurel Bristow and guest James LeBrecht review the history of the disability rights movement and the importance of continuing to advocate for equality.
Medina Court Case and Spending Bill Carry Consequences for Reproductive Health Care
Recent federal decisions could have significant implications for people’s access to reproductive health care in the United States—especially people in the lowest income brackets.
Rollins Launches Master of Health Administration Program
Students can apply for the Master of Health Administration program at Rollins starting in August 2025.
Study: Pregnancy Offers Critical Opportunity to Address Vaccine Uncertainty
A new study led by researchers at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health found that nearly of half of first-time expectant mothers in the U.S. were unsure if they would fully vaccinate their children.
Health Wanted: Gambling
This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Rachel Volberg, PhD, discuss the rise in problem gambling and why it is a public health issue.
Dreamers, Doers, and Disruptors: Cassaundra Young
Cassaundra Young, HPM alumna, discusses how personal experiences with the health care system inspired her career path, the importance of self-reflection and balance in professional growth, and the role of mentorship.
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Our Weekly Podcast: Health Wanted
HEALTH WANTED, a weekly radio show and podcast produced in partnership with WABE, brings need-to-know public health headlines and breaks down the science behind trending topics. Host and social media science influencer Laurel Bristow, MSc, covers everything from Ozempic to the ozone, interviewing experts and answering audience questions, all in pursuit of better health. Listen every Friday at 1 p.m. EST or stream wherever you get your podcasts.
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