UMD experts say vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. poses significant public health risk
Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary last Thursday.
Legalizing psychedelic drugs will lead to safe usage and mental health benefits
Legalizing cannabis was a good start. Next, Maryland should legalize psychedelic drugs.
UMD offers Narcan for free. Students should receive mandatory training to administer it.
Narcan saves lives. UMD must teach all students how to administer it.
UMD should invest in male birth control research
Male birth control helps everyone. UMD must help support the research.
Oral health educator Dr. Alice Horowitz celebrates distinguished career
Dr. Horowitz has won many awards for her work in the field of tooth decay and oral cancer prevention.
Some UMD students express concern over new mask mandates
From Feb. 28 to March 10, the positivity rate for university-administered tests was 2.06 percent.
Maryland General Assembly approves $71 million in funding for UMD infrastructure projects
The legislature also approved $3.5 million in funding for public health programs.
Maryland legislators must acknowledge Maryland’s racist roots
Public health and racism are directly linked. The MGA should pass a bill acknowledging that.
Prince George’s County leaders must assist Brandywine’s fight against environmental racism
The Brandywine area has more fossil-fuel capacity than 99.9 percent of the country.
More LGBTQ+ students are reporting psychological distress amid COVID, UMD study shows
Researchers said many students returned home for the pandemic, which may not be a welcoming place for some.