Thirst Trap: Oil and Gas on Tap
A quarter of LA County’s water systems are at risk for oil and gas contamination, with historically disenfranchised communities most at risk.
...moreA quarter of LA County’s water systems are at risk for oil and gas contamination, with historically disenfranchised communities most at risk.
...moreArrest rates are higher in rural areas compared to urban areas, with American Indian and Black populations bearing the brunt of policing and aggressive arrest practices.
...moreFinancial concerns are the top reason people may opt for multigenerational living. But money aside – relationships between parents and children can be complicated.
...moreVaping is a growing trend among youth, and kids are going to great lengths to hide their vaping behaviors from their parents, teachers, and other adults in their lives.
...moreSuicide rates among Native veterans are disproportionately high compared to White veterans, with younger individuals in this population at a particularly high risk of suicidal ideation.
...moreAs the number of elderly adults living in the U.S. increases, the Senior Report offers critical information for health professionals and policymakers across the country to support the health needs of this vulnerable population.
...moreChildren in households with greater positive experiences were more often prepared for school success than those with less positivity, even when considering their past experiences with adversity.
...morePrison meals are nutritionally insufficient, which negatively impacts incarcerated individuals’ mental, physical, and behavioral health and well-being.
...moreLater school start times may improve students’ weight, eating habits, and exercise behaviors.
...moreStores that sell hair products with higher concentrations of toxic, endocrine-disrupting chemicals are commonly found in low-income communities of color, a practice that researchers call ‘retail redlining.’
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