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The Import of Exports

Heller in the News
December 18, 2024

The Import of Exports

Robert Kuttner writes about three current books for the New York Review of Books.

How AARP Shills for UnitedHealthcare

Heller in the News
December 11, 2024

How AARP Shills for UnitedHealthcare

In the wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder, Robert Kuttner writes in the American Prospect about the insurance company's reputation.

Equality outside the box

Heller News Release
December 04, 2024

Equality outside the box

How Anita Hill’s research is examining outcomes of the landmark Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in higher-ed admissions.

Mapping American childhood

Heller News Release
December 04, 2024

Mapping American childhood

Dolores Acevedo-Garcia and colleagues’ Child Opportunity Index 3.0 is a powerful tool for assessing inequity across the United States.

Included in the conversation

Heller News Release
December 04, 2024

Included in the conversation

Two new patient-centered research initiatives led by Karen Donelan examine ways to improve health outcomes for America’s aging population.

Understanding alcohol use disorder recovery journeys in Detroit’s Black communities

Heller News Release
December 04, 2024

Understanding alcohol use disorder recovery journeys in Detroit’s Black communities

Robert Dunigan, PhD‘04, is looking for effective long-term outcomes in treatment.

When social inequities cause health inequities

Heller News Release
December 04, 2024

When social inequities cause health inequities

Rajan Sonik’s research examines the impact of SNAP benefits on health.

Building the next generation of scholars

Heller News Release
December 04, 2024

Building the next generation of scholars

Lisa Lynch is co-directing a remarkable multi-institution collaboration promoting equity in retirement, disability, and health.

Making child care more equitable: Kate Giapponi Schneider, PhD’16

Heller News Release
December 04, 2024

Making child care more equitable: Kate Giapponi Schneider, PhD’16

A Q&A with research scientist Kate Giapponi Schneider, PhD’16.

From knowledge to impact — turning insight into action for social justice: Professor Susan Curnan

Heller News Release
December 04, 2024

From knowledge to impact — turning insight into action for social justice: Professor Susan Curnan

A Q&A with Professor Susan Curnan.

A Massachusetts jail initiative is helping prevent deadly overdoses when people go home

Heller in the News
December 03, 2024

A Massachusetts jail initiative is helping prevent deadly overdoses when people go home

On WGBH's Morning edition, Andrew Kolodny discusses medications that can prevent opioid overdose among individuals recently discharged from jail or prison.

What’s Behind the Remarkable Drop in U.S. Overdose Deaths

Heller in the News
November 21, 2024

What’s Behind the Remarkable Drop in U.S. Overdose Deaths

In the New York Times, Traci Green is quoted about changes in the fentanyl supply in the U.S.

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