June 24, 2024
Even very small amounts of elements in follicular fluid may impact IVF success rates, according to new study
Though exposure to “trace” (an extremely small amount) elements has been shown to affect ovarian functions in experimental studies, there...
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June 21, 2024
Statistics professor aims to use fMRI data to identify, predict Alzheimer’s
In the quest to combat Alzheimer's disease, George Mason University professor Abolfazl Safikhani is working with neuroscientists and imaging experts...
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June 21, 2024
Body image and overall health found important to the sexual health of older gay men, according to new studies
According to a National Poll on Healthy Aging, 93% of people in the U.S. between 50-80 years old report experiencing...
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June 11, 2024
Developing an ethical framework for psychedelic clinical care
As government agencies around the globe contemplate approval of the first psychedelic medicines, many questions remain about their ethical integration...
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June 10, 2024
New research describes the leisure motivations that underpin young U.S. adults’ recreational cannabis use
As of 2024, 24 states including Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., have legalized the adult recreational use of cannabis. As...
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June 6, 2024
Learning Laboratory for Community Health prepares graduate students to solve real-world public health challenges
The Learning Laboratory for Community Health at George Mason University held the first in-person Learning Lab Challenge at the Inaugural...
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June 5, 2024
George Mason researchers receive $1.78M from NIH for work improving the health of mothers, children
George Mason University scientists, nurses, and researchers in the College of Public Health have just entered the second cycle of...
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May 30, 2024
Reducing STIs among Black sexual minority men starts with understanding their unique challenges navigating the health care system
Pride Month, recognized each year in June, celebrates LGBTQ+ individuals. The month of June commemorates the historic Stonewall Protest of...
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May 29, 2024
Mason CARES intervention reduces stress and feelings of burden of family caregivers of older adults with dementia
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 80% of those living with dementia receive informal care from...
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May 29, 2024
Inconsistent gaps by race and ethnicity exist in quality of health care under traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans
Medicare Advantage (MA) is an increasingly popular source of Medicare coverage for all recipients, including individuals from racial and ethnic...
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May 29, 2024
George Mason researchers harness the power of artificial intelligence to match patients with the most effective antidepressant for their unique needs
Researchers in George Mason University’s College of Public Health have leveraged the power of artificial intelligence (AI) analytical models to...
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May 22, 2024
Study: More Medicaid needed for incarcerated individuals with substance abuse disorders
A new study examining how state Medicaid programs are helping people with substance use disorders (SUD) uncovered the need to...
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May 21, 2024
Ageism research helped prepare these social work grads for the workforce
While working on their master’s degrees in social work at George Mason University, College of Public Health alumni Kendall Barrett,...
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May 10, 2024
From the Publisher: Let’s just call it NanoFab-ulous
When I was in school, STEM education wasn’t a “thing.” Even if it had been, it’s unlikely I would have...
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May 2, 2024
Mason professors are researching hacker psychology to defend against cyberattacks
As the prevalence and severity of cyberattacks continue to grow, the Intelligence Advanced Research Project Activity (IARPA) has turned its...
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