Health Inequities
Examining the root causes and solutions to persistent health disparities across different populations.
Grass Is Always Greener
Sean Hagan
May 13, 2026
From increased risk of injury to toxic chemical exposure, the public health consequences of artificial turf fields are too deep to ignore.
Ripples of Trauma: The Indirect Harms of Gun Violence
Priyanka Athalye
May 11, 2026
Children whose parents experienced gun injuries had 42% more psychiatric diagnoses than children who were not exposed to such violence.
A Steep Decline: Dental Care After Incarceration
Rylie Lillibridge
May 8, 2026
Older adults who were incarcerated for more than one month in their lifetime have a 1.52‑times higher risk of poor dental care as they age.
A Deadly Oversight: Unintended Consequences of Restricting Abortions
Alyssa Amendola
May 7, 2026
For women in violent relationships, an abortion can be the difference between finding freedom from or being tethered to an abuser. (From 2024)
Vitals from Home: The Potential of Remote Patient Monitoring
Farah Nimeri
May 6, 2026
Remote patient monitoring devices allow for more convenient, cost-effective care, benefiting both patients and providers.
Down the Misinformation Rabbit Hole
Rylie Lillibridge
May 1, 2026
Older adults are more likely to be exposed to health misinformation online, often following one misleading claim after another.
Annual Shine Lecture: The Stop Shackling Project: Making an Impact for Patients’ Rights
Mar 26, 2026
Living Longer, Sicker: Why Healthspan Must Catch Up to Lifespan
Mar 24, 2026
The widening gap between healthspan and lifespan reflects a clear paradox: we have extended life without consistently improving its quality.
De-Constructing the Opioid Crisis
Mallika Chimpiri
Mar 23, 2026
OxyContin serves as a powerful example of how corporate interest can drastically shape medical practice and health worldwide.