Fall 2006

Fall 2006 Magazine cover

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From a "needle in a haystack" search through 2,600 FDA-approved drugs for a new antimalarial, to uncovering the secrets of the Anopheles mosquito's immune system, Malaria Research Institute scientists score victories one discovery at a time.

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Parents suffering from depression often stop talking and become short-tempered, leaving children feeling rejected and anxious. "Keeping Families Strong" aims to teach parents and children about the effects of depression and how to cope with it.

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What is the effect of living in fear? Researchers are finding that stress-filled neighborhoods can be hazardous to your health—in many different ways.

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Shut out by high costs, a lack of insurance and other obstacles, many of America's 34 million immigrants lack proper health care. New culturally

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Relying on an intimate familiarity with their community and specialized training, home-grown health workers are improving lives in East Baltimore.

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Tapping into social networks to spread the word about sexual health

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What you can't see can hurt you

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Americans take for granted that their air and water will not make them sick, but that is not always the case.

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Destination: Urban Health

I am the first to acknowledge that international research is in our School's collective DNA and always will be. However, that does not mean we can avoid challenges closer to home.

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