Health Equity Archives

06.25.2024 "Observing Science" title and mission on dark grey background

Generating Science That Informs Decision-Making

On science bridging the gap between work that advances thinking and work that has immediate application within society.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

06.21.2024 Close-up image of a woman in sportswear mixing creatine powder into a protein shake after a workout

Creatine: A Multifaceted Supplement?

Creatine is a fitness supplement, made popular by social media. But is there enough evidence to support the claimed benefits?

Fellow Lia Musumeci

06.20.2024 young man sitting on steps on street with head in hands

Lost Time

People of color who died by violence had 11-12 more potential years of life lost than their White counterparts.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

06.18.2024 Rural hospital facility with a 'Closed' sign out front

Health Equity

The Toll of Rural Hospital Closures

From economic decline and unemployment to worsening health outcomes, rural hospital closures harm the health of the surrounding community.

Fellow Dani Weissert

06.18.2024 "Observing Science" title and mission on dark grey background

Health Equity

What To Do When Science Gets It Wrong

On good faith science and the importance of understanding the context in which scientific work is accomplished.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

06.17.2024 Lines of desks in an empty public school classroom

How COVID-19 Affected U.S. Public School Enrollments

The pandemic resulted in the largest decline in public school enrollment in history, with virtual learning districts facing the biggest drop.

Guest Author Micah Baum

06.12.2024 Young female shopper reading the label of a food product in a grocery store

Understanding Food Insecurity Risk in the U.S.

Roughly 75% of food insecurity in the U.S. occurs in households with role-related risk factors, such as age, disability, or job loss.

Guest Author Seth Berkowitz

06.07.2024 Closeup of woman with empty blister pack of pills using telehealth pharmacy on a smartphone at home

Health Equity

The Murky World of Direct-to-Consumer Telehealth

With easy access to medical services and prescriptions, the consumer appeal of direct-to-consumer telehealth providers is clear. But the disadvantages are equally clear.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

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