This Headline Will Make You Angry… And That’s the Point

In today’s attention economy, anger may outperform curiosity, but chasing outrage comes with a steep price tag.

Most Rural Hospitals in the U.S. No Longer Deliver Babies

In 2010, 57% of rural hospitals offered obstetric services. By 2022, over half of rural hospitals no longer had labor and delivery care.

Why is Federal Health Data Disappearing?

Executive orders have endangered public health data, with nearly 13% of the CDC’s online datasets disappearing after January 21, 2025.

Universal School Lunch: A Recipe for Lower Blood Pressure

Over five years, schools that provided meals to all students saw an 11% drop in children with high blood pressure.

Knowledge is Care: Why Understanding Your Health Insurance Matters

Bitcoin’s Toxic Footprint

Bitcoin mining’s rising energy demand in the U.S. drives air pollution and other health risks, with little federal oversight or regulation.

How H.R. 1 Will Harm Maternal Health in the U.S.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will reshape how women experience pregnancy in the U.S., threatening access to care and worsening disparities.

One Professor’s Journey from Prison to PhD

As a formerly incarcerated scholar, Noel Vest has turned personal hardship into a mission that unites research, education, and social change.

Connection as Medicine

Humans are wired to connect. The relationships we build with family, friends, and community protect our health in a number of ways.