As 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.
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Later school start times may improve students’ weight, eating habits, and exercise behaviors.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) surveillance technology may allow public health organizations to monitor and detect disease trends they otherwise might not see.
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While TikTok can be a breeding ground for misinformation, the social media platform has great potential for building community and sharing accurate information around disordered eating and recovery.
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Donna Benton, research associate professor at the University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology and director of the Family Caregiver Support Center, discusses how we can better support caregivers and the individuals they care for.
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While many Americans identify climate change as a major concern, few actually take action, citing a lack of skills and knowledge as significant barriers.
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While tuberculosis outbreaks in U.S. prisons are relatively rare, clusters of cases have popped up across a number of states.
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Louisa Yasukawa, Associate Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Ecuador, discusses internal displacement and how the phenomena disproportionately impacts marginalized communities.
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Gender minority youth are more likely to experience homelessness—and its resulting safety and health concerns—than their cisgender peers.
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The Veterans Crisis Line plays a critical role in supporting veterans and reducing their risk of suicide, with many seeking additional treatment and behavioral health resources after contacting the line.
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