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Wildfire smoke and health

 |  Dr. Justin Clark  |  ,

Associate Professor Micah Hahn joins the host to discuss the health effects and epidemiology of wildfire smoke, its impact on communities and ways to protect public health.

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Two cities stopped water fluoridation. Kids’ teeth suffered

 |  Alex Viveros  | 

DPHS faculty Jennifer Meyer’s research links Juneau’s end of water fluoridation to increased tooth decay and higher dental costs for young children.

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Babies born to mothers from rural Alaska areas are more likely to be preterm, study finds

 |  Yereth Rosen  |  ,

Micah Hahn associate professor for the Institute of Circumpolar Health recently discussed research she co-authored examining preterm births in Alaska.

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Let's Talk About Sexual Health, Alaska

 |  Allex Mahanna and Sofia Sytniak  |  ,

Master of Public Health student highlights the importance of inclusive education and accessible resources in improving sexual health for Alaskans.

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What would happen if fluoride were removed from the water supply under a Trump presidency?

 |  Anchorage Daily News  |  ,

Assistant Professor for the Division of Population Health Sciences, Jennifer Meyer cites her research on the importance of fluoride in drinking water.