Working, But Not Enough to Keep Medicaid
Paul Shafer, Timothy Callaghan
Sep 18, 2026
Starting in 2027, new work requirements will likely result in over 5 million Americans losing their Medicaid coverage despite being employed.
Building Bridges in the Classroom for Spirituality and Health
Katelyn N.G. Long, David H. Rosmarin, Howard K. Koh
Sep 17, 2026
Spirituality is intrinsic to what it means to be human, but it is often not discussed in the public health classroom. It should be.
Posting Signs of Postpartum Depression
Rylie Lillibridge
Sep 16, 2026
The language used in new mothers' social media posts may reveal early warning signs of postpartum depression.
America Still Has a Pain Problem
Kaushal Jatti, Monica L. Wang
Sep 15, 2026
We have simultaneously overtreated some pain and undertreated other pain, with income, gender, and race determining who receives care and when.
Politicized Vaccines, Avoidable Deaths
Priyanka Athalye
Sep 14, 2026
More children with Democratic parents received their first MMR dose on track with vaccine schedules than children with Republican parents.
The Changing Climate Is Leading to Itchier Summers
Farah Nimeri
Sep 11, 2026
The heat, humidity, and air pollutants caused by wildfire smoke can leave patients with an increased risk of eczema flare-ups.
A Healthier Partner, a Happier Sex Life?
Yoobin Park
Sep 10, 2026
For aging couples, both feeling healthy and perceiving their partner as healthy shape sexual well-being and intimacy.
Improving Health Literacy One Book at a Time
Dani Weissert
Sep 9, 2026
Little Free Libraries stocked with health-related books may be a promising way to promote health literacy in rural areas. (From 2024)
Hormonal Hunger: How Birth Control Drives Emotional Eating
Kylee Cochran
Sep 8, 2026
Emotional eating among women on combined oral contraceptives is higher during active hormone pill days compared to inactive pill days.