04/23/2026Overlooked link between sensory environments and long-term healthResearchers at the Sensory Research Institute are examining how sensory environments like noise and overstimulation may influence long-term health, particularly among autistic individuals. Gregory Knell says these factors are understudied in public health but could play a key role in shaping behavior, cognitive outcomes and disease risk over time.Krystle GabeleplaceholderCollege of Public Health