Marine heat waves and raw sewage combine to put human health at risk | The Invading Sea When intensifying heat is coupled with pollution, waterborne bacterial pathogens can multiply.

Environmental health sciences associate professor Sean Norman explains how climate change is exacerbating human and environmental threats like antibiotic resistant bacteria and harmful algal blooms. 🦠🌊 ow.ly/vJq050Y3n1z #ArnoldSchoolExperts

photo of Laura Langan Text: Measles outbreak surveillance confirms utility of wastewater-based epidemiology for monitoring infectious disease surges

New research led by environmental health sciences assistant professor Laura Langan has provided further support for the effectiveness of wastewater-based epidemiology.
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South Carolina to block SNAP purchases of soda, candy and energy drinks under new USDA waiver Low-income families using SNAP in South Carolina will face new limits on candy, soft drinks and high-caffeine energy drinks, with enforcement starting Aug. 31, 2026.

"There is really no evidence to show or support improvements ... a negative light and excess speculation on the behavior and purchases of people experiencing poverty.” — Dr. Danielle Krobath, discussing new SC SNAP restrictions with WLTX 19. ow.ly/gzGT50XLAAB #ArnoldSchoolExperts

SC measles cases this year reach the 80s and continue to spread in the Upstate The state's total count of cases for the year is up to 87, and the new exposures added more than 120 people to the quarantine list since the South Carolina Department of Public Health's Tuesday report...

SC Public Radio turns to infectious disease epidemiologist Melissa Nolan for the latest on the state's two-month measles outbreak ➡️ ow.ly/YlOc50XHNBN #ArnoldSchoolExperts

Journalist Sammy Fretwell interviews environmental health sciences faculty Geoff Scott and Alan Decho for a comprehensive article in The State on the growing threat of Vibrio bacteria in SC waters. 🦠📰ow.ly/jSoA50XBrom #ArnoldSchoolExperts #ResearchThatMatters #ThisIsPublicHealth

Congrats! Beniamino Hadj-Amar, assistant professor of biostatistics, is a recipient of the International Society for Bayesian Analysis ‘ Blackwell–Rosenbluth Award, which recognizes early-career statisticians for their contributions and impact on the Bayesian community. He will present his work at a conference in Japan in 2026. photo of Beniamino Hadj-Amar

Beniamino Hadj-Amar has won an international award for his contributions to Bayesian statistics! #ArnoldSchoolExperts

Pregnancy After 35: The So-Called ‘Fertility Cliff,’ Explained The idea that the chances of getting pregnant plummet at 35 is widespread. But it’s not totally true.

The New York Times asks associate professor Emily Mann whether age 35 is really the "fertility cliff" we've believed it to be for the past five decades. ow.ly/HHuR50XBoGY #ArnoldSchoolExperts @uofscnewsy.bsky.social @nytimes.com @emannphd.bsky.social

Congrats! Nandita Perumal, assistant professor of epidemiology, has been selected to participate in the prestigious 2026 U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium hosted by the U.S. National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine in Dakar, Senegal. photo of Nandita Perumal

Big congrats to Nandita Perumal on her selection to present in Senegal through a competitive selection process! #ArnoldSchoolExperts

photo of woman in labor and text: Half of rural SC families bypass local hospitals to deliver their babies in urban settings and experience worse outcomes

📰New Research Alert: 47% of rural mothers are opting to deliver in urban hospitals over local facilities in SC and end up facing worse outcomes than if they had stayed close to home. ow.ly/qNPq50XvKcm #ResearchThatMatters #ArnoldSchoolExperts @uscresearch.bsky.social @peiyinhung.bsky.social

SC anti-addiction partnership aids cities, counties in treating victims of the opioid crisis • SC Daily Gazette The S.C. Center of Excellence in Addiction aids cities and counties in deciding the best ways to spend opioid settlement money.

@scdailygazette.com reports on findings from the SC Center of Excellence in Addiction, which is co-led by HSPM associate professor Christina Andrews and alumna Sara Goldsby. ow.ly/7uLW50XuTYu #ArnoldSchoolExperts #ResearchThatMatters @uofscnewsy.bsky.social

USC researchers offer insights on how the intersection of modern diets, climate, and food systems is increasing inflammation

"Modern food systems, which are designed to produce convenience foods that tend to have high inflammatory potential, exacerbate environmental degradation and shape the interwoven challenges of climate, nutrition and health."
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Research is an ongoing, iterative process where each new insight encourages us to revisit, refine, and strengthen earlier phases, promoting continuous learning and shared innovation across disciplines. Sayema Akter, Ph.D. in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior Student

26-author publication on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias harnesses power of collaboration using Team Science approach. ow.ly/6ZSt50XnIL0
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📊 Big data may unveil the impacts of extreme weather events on child health and development in the U.S. A new study led by Dr. Leila Larson will find out ➡️ ow.ly/SmlM50Xmola ⛈️
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Religious exemptions allow vaccination decline, measles outbreaks, in schools The latest outbreak is concentrated in South Carolina, where large school districts have lagged in vaccine uptake.

Infectious disease expert Melissa Nolan talks to USA Today about the the impacts of religious exemptions for vaccinations on measles outbreaks in schools. ow.ly/iAk250XiObY #ArnoldSchoolExperts @usatoday.com @uofscnewsy.bsky.social

EXPAND YOUR EXPERTISE IN GLOBAL HEALTH The Certificate of Graduate Study in Global Health is a flexible program that complements your current path—whether you’re a graduate student looking to expand your expertise, an undergraduate student preparing for what comes next after graduation, or a working professional engaging in further learning. Gain advanced skills to address health challenges around the world, build a strong foundation in global health programs and policies, and strengthen your credentials for research, graduate or medical school, fellowships, and global careers. Why choose this certificate? Flexible and designed to fit alongside your studies or career planning Builds knowledge of global health challenges, environments, and solutions Enhances your qualifications for graduate programs, professional schools, and international opportunities Program details: Scan QR COde or go to http://sph.sc.edu/grad_degrees

Interested in global health? 🌎 Apply to our flexible program to earn a certificate of graduate study in the field ➡️ ow.ly/C1rO50XeZXP #ArnoldSchoolExperts #GlobalHealth

Leila Larson has been awarded nearly three million dollars from the National Institutes of Health to lead a five-year study aimed at improving childhood health and development.
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Most of your actions are driven by habit, not thought – here’s why that’s not a bad thing And how you can use psychology to help you break out of the habits you want to lose.

ICYMI: Amanda Rebar's most recent #habits research is hot off the press. Check out this synopsis from The Conversation. #ArnoldSchoolExperts #ResearchThatMatters ow.ly/kMBy50XbowA @us.theconversation.com @amandarebar.bsky.social

What Hegseth's military fitness rules may mean for women servicemembers Following Hegseth's speech on military fitness standards, some expressed concern there’s a false narrative only female servicemembers aren't meeting certain standards.

"They're either standards or they're a sex-specific standard. ... I think there's one really important caveat to this: those standards then need to make sense." —Shawn Arent, on new fitness standards for the military ow.ly/Y23o50XbmWv #ArnoldSchoolExperts @uofscnewsy.bsky.social

Meet Pengfei Guo! The new epidemiology assistant professor studies the health impacts of environmental exposures on women and children. ow.ly/bbIq50X9NoN #ResearchThatMatters #ArnoldSchoolExperts @uscresearch.bsky.social @uofscnewsy.bsky.social

A new climate for vector-borne diseases Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Take a look at what happens inside an infectious disease lab, like Melissa Nolan's, where her research teams investigates common and not-so-common threats to public health. ow.ly/58Rn50X80uI #ArnoldSchoolExperts @uscresearch.bsky.social @uofscnewsy.bsky.social

New Study aims to protect women's heart health during, after pregnancy

The Duke Endowment has awarded $650,000 to epidemiology professor Jihong Liu to continue developing a new program designed to protect the health of pregnant and postpartum women in SC. ow.ly/M5ye50X698L
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“The rise of GLP-1RA medications presents a powerful obesity intervention with potential for obesity-related cancer prevention,” Hébert says. “Yet, rapid adoption for obesity treatment may outpace our understanding of the potential consequences for long-term cancer risk.”

Researchers warn that GLP-1RA medications may not be the magic bullet we're looking for when it comes to cancer.
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A Tale of Two Genetic Conditions: Mortality Diverges in Cystic Fibrosis, Sickle Cell Trends 'offer a powerful lens' on structural factors' impact

MedPage Today takes a closer look at recent research from Arnold School scientists into mortality and longevity trends of two genetic conditions ➡️ ow.ly/HpxV50WZAxe #ArnoldSchoolExperts @medpagetoday.com @uofscnewsy.bsky.social

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My passion as an educator is bridging the gap between public health theory and practice. So, I am most excited about weaving that throughout my courses with the assistance of all the programming and support the Arnold School provides. Ahmer Afroz Clinical Assistant Professor Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior

Meet Ahmer Afroz! The Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior's newest faculty member brings HIV/STI expertise and a passion for systems-level change to the Arnold School. ow.ly/yYTq50WYHKv #ArnoldSchoolExperts #ResearchThatMatters @uofscnewsy.bsky.social @uscresearch.bsky.social

Map shows states with Chagas disease amid call for action Chagas disease can cause mild symptoms or lie dormant, but it could lead to serious heart issues.

@newsweek.com turns to Melissa Nolan for expert input on one of her specialty areas, Chagas disease -- a chronic illness that currently impacts 300K Americans, is transmittable by more than 130 insects, and can cause heart issues ow.ly/OOU850WSkvO #ArnoldSchoolExperts @uofscnewsy.bsky.social

‘It’s Almost Everywhere You Look’ | Greenville Business Magazine Microplastics can impact environment and human health

Greenville Business Magazine asks environmental health sciences chair Geoff Scott about the risk of exposure to microplastics. His answer? They're in oysters, shrimp, and even the air we breathe. ow.ly/jbzw50WSkbj #ArnoldSchoolExperts @uofscnewsy.bsky.social

Going to the game this weekend, our expert has tips on how to stay safe Dr. Susan Yeargin an associate professor of athletics training at USC talks about how to stay safe when you are out tailgating in the heat.

Tailgating this weekend? Exercise science/athletic training associate professor Susan Yeargin shares tips for staying safe in the heat. ow.ly/M5Bs50WSk7A #ArnoldSchoolExperts @uofscnewsy.bsky.social

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AFP Fact Check asks infectious disease expert Dr. Kyndall Braumuller to weigh in on claims that rubbing ants on skin can prevent bites from mosquitoes carrying a fast-spreading virus. ow.ly/Zteq50WOk3V #ArnoldSchoolExperts @uofscnewsy.bsky.social @factcheck.afp.com

Do Women Have More Lower-Body Strength Than Men? Some women can deadlift more than men, so does that mean women have more lower-body strength than men? Here's what research says and what it means for training.

Exercise science chair Shawn Arent joins the debate regarding who has more lower-body strength: men or women. ow.ly/RaNR50WN3Fn #ArnoldSchoolExperts @uofscnewsy.bsky.social @everydayhealth.bsky.social

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The school’s emphasis on translational science and community impact aligns deeply with my own research goals developing statistical methodologies that are both rigorous and relevant to real-world health problems. Beniamino Hadj-Amar, assistant professor of biostatistics

The advent of physical activity trackers, heart monitors, & sleep sensors have transformed the possibilities of modern health care, but we have biostatisticians like Beniamino Hadj-Amar to thank for bridging the gap between data and impact. ow.ly/ZkGB50WMLaG #ArnoldSchoolExperts #ResearchThatMatters