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Suicide remains a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 800,000 deaths each year. The burden falls disproportionately on low- and middle-income countries, which account for roughly 75% of global suicides. In South Asia, where suicide rates are among the highest globally, stigma and legal barriers often make prevention efforts especially challenging.
For Ashley Hagaman, PhD, MPH, associate professor of public health (social and behavioral sciences) at Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) and a faculty affiliate of the Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH), addressing this issue means developing solutions that are not only evidence-based, but also locally feasible and culturally grounded.
- April 10, 2026
Two senior undergraduate students at Yale, each of whom conducted extensive research in labs at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH), were recent recipients of prestigious awards for postgraduate study.
- April 07, 2026Source: The New York Times
The federal government has pledged to reduce levels of microplastics and pharmaceuticals in public drinking water. YSPH environmental scientist Dr. Vasilis Vasiliou says the move is encouraging, but there is a lot of work to do, including defining a standard measurement for microplastics.
- April 07, 2026Source: Yale News
In a Q&A, Erika Linnader, director of Yale’s Global Health Leadership Initiative, discusses disparities in sepsis care — and how to improve it.
- April 06, 2026
Palliative care focuses on improving quality of life for patients with serious illness – addressing pain, symptoms, and the emotional and social challenges that accompany disease. However, in many parts of the world, access to this type of care remains extremely limited. In Ethiopia, where access to palliative care is especially scarce, Eleanor Reid, MD, PhD, assistant professor of emergency medicine at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and a faculty affiliate of the Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH), has been working to expand access through community-based approaches.
- March 30, 2026Source: Yale and the World
The Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH) brought together faculty, students, and partners from across the university on March 25 for a campus open house, signaling a renewed phase for the institute under newly-appointed leadership. Dr. Ingrid Katz, who began her role as director in January 2026, opened the event and outlined priorities for the institute’s next chapter.
- March 26, 2026Source: CNN
Despite stereotypes that the body and brain automatically decline as people get older, new YSPH research shows that many people are more like fine wine: improving with age.
- March 26, 2026Source: The New York Times
Feeling positive about one’s future seems to affect a person’s health by influencing their behaviors, says Dr. Becca Levy, a professor of public health and psychology at Yale University.
- March 25, 2026Source: The Washington Post
YSPH researcher Dr. Becca Levy found that nearly half of adults over 65 did better on tests of cognitive and physical function as they aged.
- March 17, 2026
A simple saliva sample may offer a highly accurate and easier way to diagnose tuberculosis, according to a new study led by researchers from the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) and collaborators in Colombia.