In The News
Mentions of UNC Researchers in external publications.
Drug deaths plummet among young Americans as fentanyl carnage eases
June 24, 2025
Nabarun Dasgupta in the Gillings School of Global Public Health discusses the reduction in fatal overdoses, particularly in Generation Z populations.
There’s never a perfect time to have a baby — but 2025 is looking pretty tough
June 24, 2025
Karen Benjamin Guzzo, director of the Carolina Population Center, explains how current economic conditions are influencing people’s decisions to delay having children.
Teens with “addictive” phone use more likely to be suicidal: study
June 24, 2025
Mitch Prinstein in the College of Arts and Sciences explains why screen time alone is not always an adequate way to assess mental health risks for teens.
These “plasticizer” chemicals are found in shampoo and pizza boxes. But are they harmful to your health?
June 3, 2025
Stephanie Engel in the Gillings School of Global Public Health discusses phthalates — their sources, health impacts, and how people are exposed.
Why do babies’ eyes change color? Sunlight, genetics and more
June 3, 2025
Rebecca Chasnovitz in the School of Medicine explains the key factors behind why newborns’ eye color can change.
Many coastal communities are flooding more than we thought, researchers find
June 3, 2025
Miyuki Hino in the College of Arts and Sciences discusses how sea-level rise impacts coastal communities and why current infrastructure falls short.