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10.21.2026 White House through the trees

Death by a Trillion Cuts: The Unraveling of Medicaid

Projected cuts to Medicaid funding will create an adversarial process that increases burdens for everyone—enrollees, states, and providers.

Guest Authors Paul Shafer, Nicole Huberfeld

10.20.2026 Portrait of a Man in Darkness Reflecting Mental Health Struggles

Unmet Mental Health Care Needs for Gender-Diverse Adults

Gender-diverse adults report more mental distress than their cisgender peers, with 67% citing that they often felt anxious or depressed.

Fellow Priyanka Athalye

10.13.2026 Voting booth with American flag on back wall. Midterm election concept

Is Public Health on the Ballot in the 2026 Midterm Election?

A political scientist's perspective on the case for and against the 2026 midterm election as a health policy referendum.

Guest Author Matt Motta

10.09.2026 Macro shot of soda with carbonation bubbles. Sugary beverage and childhood obesity concept

Moving Midstream: A Community Approach to Childhood Obesity Prevention

The H2GO! program empowers youth to become health messengers in the ongoing fight to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage intake.

Editor Monica L. Wang

10.08.2026 Donald Warne headshot

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Approaching Health Through an Indigenous Lens

Donald Warne, co-director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, on pressing health concerns facing Indigenous populations and his journey to open the first Indigenous-focused school of medicine.

Fellow Kara Schmidt

10.07.2026 Barbed wire security fence silhouetted against a clear blue sky. Concept of incarceration, imprisonment, freedom

How Incarceration Affects Community-Wide Health

Incarcerated people had a 40% higher risk of premature death than those who were not in jail. They were also 3 times more likely to overdose.

Fellow Priyanka Athalye

10.02.2026 Close up of man pushing shopping cart with groceries through the store.

SNAP for Better Heart Health

States with low barriers to SNAP participation saw fewer heart disease-related deaths than states with more eligibility restrictions.

Fellow Priyanka Athalye

10.01.2026 Caracas, Venezuela - Cityscape on a Sunny Afternoon

When Health Programs Build Communities

Venezuela’s Barrio Adentro program offers a look into how health programs can shape community relationships and build trust.

Guest Author Kiera Eckhardt

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