The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars

News/Features

4-09-10
David Asch (Program Site Director - UPenn) The Columbus Examiner.com
A different kind of obesity study occurred recently: an examination of the impact of ultra-large patients on the mindset of physicians.…Read More

4-23-10
Peter Bearman (Program Site Director - Columbia University)
Recent studies indicate an increase in autism prevalence. Columbia University sociology professor Dr. Peter Bearman joins NIMH Director Thomas Insel in this timely discussion.…Read More

3-29-10
Jonathan Samet (National Advisory Committee) The New York Times
For the cigarette industry, the menthol debate is about to flare up again.…Read More

3-26-10
David VanSickle (Cohort 4) The Mansfield News Journal
Scientists are seeking 150 asthmatics who use inhalers.…Read More

3-08-10
Sara McLanahan (National Advisory Committee) City Journal - Why We Don't Marry
Everyone knows that the rising proportion of women who bear and raise children out of wedlock has greatly weakened the American family system.…Read More

3-25-10
Gina Lovasi (Cohort 4) Business Week - Common Pesticide Tied to Development Delays in Kids
Chlorpyrifos, used on fruits and vegetables, affects mental and motor skill development, researchers say The pesticide chlorpyrifos is associated with delays in the physical and mental development of young children, a new study shows.…Read More

3-02-10
Jonathan Samet (National Advisory Committee) Med Page Today
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has named members to its new Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee…Read More

3-03-10
Ralph Catalano (UCSFB) HealthZone.CA
Fewer boys born in bad times, study finds…Read More

3-02-10
Kate Strully (Cohort 3) and Sarah Burgard (Cohort 1) - NYTimes.com
A growing body of research suggests job loss can have profound health consequences for workers.…Read More