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Using AI to Connect the Dots in Public Health
A Tufts leader in tech-driven economic development says AI could help public-health professionals surface scattered community knowledge and use it to make better decisions
Masculinity’s Enduring Impact on War
An international relations class is examining how gender shapes historic and modern conflict
Hantavirus Outbreak Raises Questions—Here’s How We Can Protect Ourselves
A Tufts researcher studying diseases carried by wild rats answers our questions about the rare rodent-borne virus that caused a deadly cruise ship outbreak
Re-Opening the Strait of Hormuz Won’t Restore the Status Quo
The closure of the strategic chokepoint off the coast of Iran will have long-term global implications, even once ships resume travel there, a Fletcher School expert explains
How the War in Iran Has Weakened the U.S. in the Great Power Game
Russia and China are reaping the rewards of American focus on the Middle East
Tufts Global In the News
Spin to win: How this life insurance company turns healthy habits into a game
NPR
Distinguished Professor, Friedman School Dean Emeritus, and FIMI Director Dariush Mozaffarian discusses John Hancock’s new Vitality program, which incentivizes policyholders to make healthy choices, such as going to the gym, tracking sleep, and buying healthy foods, that translate into points and reward perks. Mozaffarian was an advisor on the program's dietary incentives.
Fast-fashion brand Shein buys eco-conscious Everlane
CBC News
Fletcher’s Ken Pucker comments on fast fashion brand Shein's acquisition of sustainability-focused retailer Everlane, noting that the “irony is inescapable."
Lyme disease cases in England rise by more than 20% in a year
Guardian
School of Medicine’s Linden Hu is quoted throughout this article on efforts to develop vaccines and anti-tick treatments to combat the spread of Lyme disease.