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Can ‘strategic masking’ protect against COVID-19, flu, and RSV?

September 20, 2023

Yale Medicine experts offer recommendations to help address confusion about when you might want to consider wearing a mask.

Teenage brain development study forecasts drinking behavior

September 20, 2023

Mapping out brain networks in teens can help predict current and future risky drinking behavior, according to a study led by Yale psychiatrist Sarah Yip.

Office Hours with… Zhao Ni

September 19, 2023

In an interview, Zhao Ni discusses his passion for global health, his go-to activities for refreshing his brain, and how family inspired his career path.

Yale Older Adult Research Center receives renewed funding

September 19, 2023

A five-year, $6.5-million commitment from the National Institute on Aging will support multidisciplinary work on complex geriatric conditions.

Placenta holds answers to many unexplained pregnancy losses, study finds

September 19, 2023

Yale researchers show that placental examination could help determine the cause of more than 90% of previously unexplained pregnancy losses.

Latine Heritage Month Alumni Identity Spotlight: Luis Vera

September 18, 2023

Vera, a recent graduate from the Yale School of Nursing, shares how his education has empowered him to give back to the Latine community.

Yale community welcomes YSPH Dean Megan L. Ranney

September 18, 2023

Yale School of Public Health students, staff, and faculty last week joined President Peter Salovey for a reception to welcome the school’s new dean.

Advancing care for people with HIV and hepatitis C

September 18, 2023

A set of studies co-authored by Yale researchers seeks to address racial disparities in access to treatment for people living with both hepatitis C and HIV.

What to know about Zurzuvae, the new pill to treat postpartum depression

September 18, 2023

The FDA recently approved zuranolone, the first-ever oral medication to treat postpartum depression. A Yale psychiatrist answers questions about the new drug.

Yale School of Nursing embarks on centennial year

September 15, 2023

Activities throughout the 2023–2024 academic year will reflect on 100 years of YSN history while shaping the future of the nation’s most trusted profession.