America’s Waning Life Expectancy
The gap in life expectancy between Americans and residents of other high-income countries continues to widen.
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The Missing Case of Cancer Screening Data
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many routine health care visits, including cancer screenings, resulting in an undercounting of cancer diagnoses.
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Bleeding for Change: Menstrual Inequities in Carceral Settings
Access to sanitary menstrual products is an ongoing challenge for incarcerated women, impacting their mental and physical health and well-being.
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Thirsty for Change: Unveiling the Microscopic Threat in Our Drinking Water
Compared to tap water, bottled water in both plastic and glass bottles contains consistently higher levels of microplastic particles.
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Follow the Science
Science provides insights that we can use to inform our actions, but there are many other considerations that should factor into decisions made by societies, as well.
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A Call for Intimate Partner Violence Screenings During Pregnancy
More than a quarter of women who were assaulted during their pregnancy were not screened for intimate partner violence during routine care visits.
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Brutality Behind Bars: Forced Sterilization in Prisons
The forced sterilization of individuals in the United States is an act of legally sanctioned reproductive violence.
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Matthew Kreuter
Matthew Kreuter, Kahn Family Professor of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis and founder of the Health Communication Research Laboratory, shares about his research on effective public health messaging to address health inequities.
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Housing for a Healthier America
Participating in the housing market—not just deregulating it or providing subsidies—is essential for bridging the housing gap.
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The costs of excluding science and scientists seem to outweigh the potential benefits.
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Curbing Opioid Overdose Deaths by Enhancing Prevention Access
Naloxone is critical for saving lives amid the growing opioid crisis, but while some states have passed laws to grant residents easier access to the medication, others have created additional barriers for those who want and need it.
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Cheryl Clark
Cheryl Clark, executive director and senior vice president of the Institute of Health Equity Research, Evaluation, and Policy at the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, shares about her work and how public health research can support equity-based program design.
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Guiding Principles for Writing About Immigrants and Immigrant Health
Shifting our strategies and terminology used for communicating about immigrants and immigrant health is necessary for building trust and mitigating stigma.
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