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WWS Reacts: Supreme Court Rules Texas Abortion Law Unconstitutional

In a 5-3 ruling, the Supreme Court this week struck down a Texas law that imposed regulations on abortion clinics in the state. The law, passed in…

Zika Virus Alerts May Have Prompted Uptick in Abortion Requests in Latin America

Pregnant women in Latin American countries were more likely to seek an abortion after receiving health alerts about Zika virus, according to a study…

The Rise of Intimate Partner Violence During the Great Recession

Financial strain has long been one of the leading causes of family discord, but a recent study suggests that simply living through major economic…

WWS Reacts: How Will Funding Help in the Fight Against Zika?

The Senate voted last week to advance $1.1 billion in emergency funding to help fight the spread of Zika, a mosquito-borne virus that is particularly…

Q&A: Does the ‘Hispanic Paradox’ Still Exist?

This text is available in English and Spanish. Scroll down for the Spanish translation. El artículo está disponible en inglés y español…

Addressing Economic Hardships in Rural America Could Help Control Drug Epidemic, Wailoo Tells Congress

America’s drug epidemic could be better controlled by addressing the economic hardships facing rural America, Princeton University’s Keith Wailoo…

SINSI Spotlight: A Passion for the Health and Well-Being of Others

Concern for the health and well-being of others has long been a driving force for Marlise Pierre-Wright ’12, MPA ’16. As a Princeton University…

Mortality Rates Improve Among Kids and Young Adults in the US, Especially in Poor Counties

Recent studies of mortality trends paint a gloomy picture for many middle-aged and older Americans, but a new study focused on children reveals a…

Researchers Propose Surveillance System for Zika Virus and Other Infectious Diseases

A group of prominent researchers from seven institutions including Princeton University are calling for the establishment of a worldwide program to…

Q&A: Gerberding Urges Women to “Raise Their Hands” and Celebrate Differences

Women’s History Month begins this week and the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs had the honor of hosting Dr. Julie…