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Rutgers Physician Assistant Studies is Third in U.S. News and World Report’s Graduate School Rankings.
The physician assistant program at the Rutgers School of Health Professions is ranked No. 3 in the nation for 2025-26, according to U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools—the first time it has reached the top five in its 50-year history. Recognized...
Autism Rates Hit Record High, With One in 31 Children Affected, CDC Reports.
Autism rates in the United States have reached a record high, with about one in 31 children (3.2%) identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on April 15. This represents a 22%...
How Much Do You Need to Walk to Offset the Harmful Effects of Sitting? Experts Explain.
Ever since the trendy 12-3-30 "hot girl walk" workout blew up on social media a few years ago, walking workouts have been in the spotlight. Yet, while most people focus on the fact that this low-impact workout's weight loss benefits, there’s been a lot of chatter...
Frequent Use of Antibiotics in Infants and Young Children May Increase Risk for Asthma, Allergies and Other Conditions
Rutgers Health researchers highlight the connection between early repeated antibiotic use how it impacts the digestive microbiome. Antibiotics are commonly prescribed to young children to combat conditions such as ear infections and pneumonia. But the drugs may...
Revealing the Heavy Impacts of Repeated Low-Level Head Traumas.
Soldiers training on heavy artillery and athletes in contact sports are routinely exposed to repetitive mild shockwaves and injuries. Unlike someone who has just dodged a missile explosion or been smacked by a linebacker, they may feel little immediate impact. The...
New NJACTS Publication
Please read Dr. Muchomba's article in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine titled, "Racialized Police Use of Force and Maternal Health." Black women in the U.S. are 3 times more likely than White women to die from pregnancy-related causes, twice as likely to...
Applications for TIN Training Program for Multicenter Clinical Trial Management: Due MAY 30, 2025
The TIN is excited to announce the launch of the Training Program for Multicenter Clinical Trial Management View Flyer Apply
Frequent Exposure to Gun Violence Is Associated with Depression, Suicide and Mental Health.
Exposure to gun violence can severely impact one’s mental health, often leading to depression, suicidal ideation and increased need for mental health support and resources, according to a Rutgers Health study. A national survey of 8,009 non-institutionalized people...