Health Inequities
Examining the root causes and solutions to persistent health disparities across different populations.
The Power of Family Meals
Caroline Dignard
Aug 20, 2026
Bite-sized portions and just 10 more minutes at the dining table with family can improve some kids’ diets and eating habits. (From 2023)
Work Out Harder (Not Longer)
Farah Nimeri
Aug 19, 2026
Incorporating even small amounts of vigorous activity into your exercise routine can lower the risk of chronic disease and early death.
Reaping the Benefits
Barbara Espinosa
Jun 30, 2026
Urban agriculture brings environmental and social benefits to communities. But challenges around access and inclusivity remain. (From 2023)
Obstetric Care Disappears as Home Births Rise
Kylee Cochran
Jun 29, 2026
While some mothers prefer to have a home birth, others are finding themselves with few options as nearby labor and delivery units disappear.
How Strict Abortion Bans Harm Maternal Health
Priyanka Athalye
Jun 26, 2026
Abortion bans in Texas limit doctors' power to effectively treat pregnancy loss, increasing the need for life-saving blood transfusions.
School Pride
Sean Hagan
Jun 23, 2026
Trans and gender diverse students report having less anxiety when they feel more connected to and supported by their school. (From 2023)
The ISS Was a Public Health Laboratory. What's Next?
Katherine O'Malley
Jun 22, 2026
In 2030, the International Space Station will end. And with it, the fate of public health research conducted there hangs in the balance.
America’s Health Requires a Collective Cure
Monica L. Wang
Jun 18, 2026
Health is built when strong foundations and supported communities work together, creating conditions in which individual effort can succeed.
Abbreviations: Time Saved, But At a Cost
Farah Nimeri
Jun 17, 2026
Navigating health care abbreviations may come second nature to clinicians, but it often leaves patients behind.