Health Equity Archives

08.27.2026 Worried, stressed young woman looking at health insurance bills

Nearly 13% of Medicaid enrollees lose coverage at the annual renewal deadline, often due to procedural errors rather than ineligibility.

Fellow Farah Nimeri

08.26.2026 Group of young children walking into school

Children with positive early childhood experiences (PECEs) were more school-ready than those without, regardless of prior adversity. (From 2024)

Guest Authors Marvin So, Krista P. Woodward

08.25.2026 Depressed lonely person. ACEs concept. Glitched style photo

To improve health outcomes, public health must expand how it defines and measures adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).

08.21.2026 Horizontal creative artwork photo collage of two people's hands reaching for cash from the arm of a rich businessman

Despite what some politicians may think, research suggests people spend federal cash transfers on food, rent, or bills—not drugs or alcohol.

Fellow Priyanka Athalye

08.20.2026 Happy parents and their kids talking over a meal together in the dining room.

Bite-sized portions and just 10 more minutes at the dining table with family can improve some kids’ diets and eating habits. (From 2023)

Fellow Caroline Dignard

06.23.2026 Pride flag drawn on a school chalk board

Trans and gender diverse students report having less anxiety when they feel more connected to and supported by their school. (From 2023)

Fellow Sean Hagan

06.22.2026 Space station on orbit of Earth. ISS in space near the planet's surface.

In 2030, the International Space Station will end. And with it, the fate of public health research conducted there hangs in the balance.

Guest Author Katherine O'Malley

06.18.2026 Vector illustration depicting a colorful and vibrant community

Health is built when strong foundations and supported communities work together, creating conditions in which individual effort can succeed.

Editor Monica L. Wang

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