Health Inequities
Examining the root causes and solutions to persistent health disparities across different populations.
The Hidden Hunger Crisis on Massachusetts Campuses
Annamarie Rapa, Alister Martin
Feb 3, 2026
One in three college students across the Commonwealth faces food insecurity, forcing many to skip meals or ration groceries just to get by.
What Evidence Shows About Tylenol and Autism
Mallika Chimpiri
Jan 29, 2026
Concerns about acetaminophen use during pregnancy largely stem from observational studies, which cannot prove cause and effect.
Most Rural Hospitals in the U.S. No Longer Deliver Babies
Rowena Lindsay
Dec 1, 2025
In 2010, 57% of rural hospitals offered obstetric services. By 2022, over half of rural hospitals no longer had labor and delivery care.
Universal School Lunch: A Recipe for Lower Blood Pressure
Rowena Lindsay
Nov 14, 2025
Over five years, schools that provided meals to all students saw an 11% drop in children with high blood pressure.
How H.R. 1 Will Harm Maternal Health in the U.S.
DeJah Fleurancois, Sarah Gordon, Kathryn Thompson
Oct 27, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will reshape how women experience pregnancy in the U.S., threatening access to care and worsening disparities.
AI, Public Health, and Ethics (Bicknell Lecture)
Oct 14, 2025
The Mental Cost of Heartbeat Acts
Mallika Chimpiri
Oct 8, 2025
Following the Texas Heartbeat Act, women across the state reported a 6.1% increase in mental distress, with young women most affected.
Choosing Science Over Silence
Nicholas Diamond
Oct 3, 2025
Demetre C. Daskalakis reflects on his recent resignation from the CDC, the political moment, and the next generation of public health leaders.
“A Living” Through Labor: A Q&A with Michael Stein
Rowena Lindsay
Jun 23, 2025
Michael Stein discusses his new book, "A Living," and how conversations about work can deepen our understanding of health inequities.