Prior to the expansion of the Affordable Care Act and the legalization of same-sex marriage, LGBTQ+ adults were largely unable to qualify for health care coverage. Now, coverage rates have increased across the board.
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Smoke exposure from wildfires does not affect communities equally, with areas with higher social vulnerability scores experiencing the greatest health risks after exposure.
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Rental properties in predominantly Black or Hispanic neighborhoods in Boston, Mass. exhibit high instances of asthma triggers, and few of these cases are repaired once reported.
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As COVID-19 lockdown orders trapped victims at home with their abusers, the pregnancy-related homicide rate increased steeply.
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Behavioral recommendations for cancer prevention and improved treatment outcomes, such as increased physical activity, are associated with both longer survival after diagnosis and decreased instances of the disease recurring.
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Highly processed foods have long been linked to health risks, such as diabetes and obesity, but new research shows that a diet high in preservatives and artificial flavors may harm mental health, as well.
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Heat action plans are important tools that cities use to reduce health risks related to extreme heat, but many plans lack specific strategies to reach important at-risk groups.
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In California, approximately 50% of inpatient hospital beds are located within one mile of a high fire threat zone. As wildfire season continues to grow longer and more severe, hospitals need wildfire evacuation plans.
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Food pantries are an often stigmatized service in the United States, with many across the country expecting food quality to be lower if it comes from a pantry versus a traditional grocery store.
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Bee hive populations are declining, with beekeepers noting a near 50% loss of their colonies from 2022-2023.
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