Suicide rates in the U.S. have increased nearly 30 percent in less than 20 years, according to the CDC. Dr. Monica Swahn, Distinguished University Professor of epidemiology and biostatistics, examines what's driving the increase and its link to substance abuse.

Reports that use of electronic cigarettes is declining may not have accounted for explosive growth in sales of the JUUL device, a novel product that has benefited from social media marketing campaigns to reach young consumers, according to a study led by researchers at Georgia State University’s School of Public Health.

Young men entering college may be more likely to perpetrate sexual violence if they are consumers of pornography, engage in heavy drinking, subscribe to exaggerated male stereotypes and have friends who encourage sexual violence, according to a study led by researchers from the School of Public Health at Georgia State University.