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“Many of the students who collaborate with me on research have an interest in the opioid epidemic because they personally have been affected in some way. Their compassion leads them to want to develop better policies to help people with addiction.”
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Problem Gambling May Be on the Rise Among Monthly Gamblers in Massachusetts, Online Surveys Suggest
In three recent gambling surveys conducted by the SEIGMA research team, monthly gamblers in Massachusetts reported an increase in gambling intensity and harms.
New Study Will Provide HIV Prevention and Treatment for Incarcerated People with Opioid Use Disorder
UMass Amherst and Tufts Medical Center will conduct a study to provide HIV prevention, diagnosis and treatment for incarcerated people with opioid use disorders
Kinesiology Study Shows that "Super Spikes" Can Increase Track Running Speed by 2%
New research led by Wouter Hoogkamer shows that "super spikes" can give runners about a 2% edge in middle-distance track races, like the 800- and 1,500-meters.
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The UMass Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences has been accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) Board of Councilors for a full seven-year term, extending to December 31, 2029.