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In the News: Tobacco Companies Pushed Deadly Menthol Products on Black Smokers. That Could End Soon.
Nov. 8, 2022

As the FDA considers a ban on menthol cigarettes, CHW affiliate Keith Wailoo explains why nearly 85% of Black people who smoke use them. 

The Covid-19 Baby Bump: Pandemic Led to More Babies in U.S.
Oct. 31, 2022

A new paper co-authored by CHW Co-Director Janet Currie reports that the pandemic led to an unexpected boost in births among U.S.-born mothers.

In the News: Native American life expectancy down more than 6 years since start of pandemic
Oct. 26, 2022

CHW affiliate Noreen Goldman sat down with 3WTKR to discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic has drastically impacted the life expectancy of the Native American population.

Ruha Benjamin's New Book Shares Vision for Spreading Justice and Joy
Oct. 13, 2022

In her new book, "Viral Justice," CHW affiliate Ruha Benjamin explores how the Covid-19 pandemic can be viewed as an agent for hope and social change.  

Janet Currie to Lead American Economic Association
Oct. 12, 2022

Janet Currie has been named president-elect of the American Economic Association.

Center for Health and Wellbeing Launches Princeton Pulse Podcast
Oct. 5, 2022
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Written by Aimee Bronfeld, Center for Health and Wellbeing

The new podcast explores the power and possibilities of evidence-informed health policy.

Spotlight: Mustafa Basij-Rasikh
Oct. 3, 2022
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Written by Aimee Bronfeld, Center for Health and Wellbeing

CHW affiliate Mustafa Basij-Rasikh discusses his research interests and passion for improving health outcomes in fragile, conflict-affected settings across the world.

Episode #1: Closing the Racial Divide in Maternal-Infant Health
Sept. 30, 2022


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“For a long time, we regarded race as a risk factor for adverse outcomes and for disparities that we observe in outcomes like…

More Possible Entry Points for Covid Spike Protein Identified by Princeton Scientists
Sept. 21, 2022

Alexander Ploss and his co-researchers used cellular mapping technology to uncover eight previously unknown entry points of interest for the Covid spike protein.