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The Center for Gun Violence Solutions applies our unique blend of research and advocacy to advance five priority evidence-based gun violence prevention policies. Our research shows that, when enacted ...
The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, in partnership with the Violence Prevention Project Research Center at Hamline University, has released a comprehensive guide to support the ...
Annually, approximately 1 in 10 live births each year are preterm births, meaning birth before 37 weeks gestation. Many families, hospitals and clinics, and communities are not equipped to treat this ...
Measles outbreaks have hit multiple U.S. states, vaccination & rapid reporting are critical to limit the spread & hospitalizations ...
Outbreaks of H5N1 continue to rise in dairy cattle and poultry, as well as in other wild and domesticated animals, including the first confirmed infection in a pig. Human cases also continue to occur, ...
The hygiene hypothesis says exposure to germs helps kids develop healthy immune systems. But many viruses didn’t circulate as widely during the pandemic. Are there downsides to missed infections?
A new report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions analyzes Centers for Disease Control and Prevention firearm fatality data for 2020—a year that saw the highest number of ...
Methadone is proven to reduce the likelihood of dying from an overdose by 50% or more. Why is it so hard to get?
A new report confirming a Wuhan seafood market as SARS-CoV-2’s origin shines a light on the need for critical research to prevent future pandemics.
Public health agencies and governments across the globe are always readying their response for the next infectious disease emergency, but how do we prepare for the truly unknown? Enter Disease X.
What exactly is emergency use authorization, how does it work, and can we trust it? Could we see EUAs for COVID-19 vaccines?
Few policy attempts have been made to address alcohol use as a risk factor for gun violence. A new report provides recommendations that could help.