Health Equity Archives

02.21.2025 doctor using ASL to communicate with young, deaf patient

Training future providers to address the unique challenges of Deaf individuals fosters empathy and contributes to more inclusive care.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

02.20.2025 "Observing Science" title and mission on dark grey background

On the complexity and uncertainty of scientific facts and our need to embrace humility and likelihoods over absolute truths.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

02.19.2025 assorted sweetened beverage bottles with plastic straws

After a tax on sweetened beverages went into effect, families cut their sugary drink purchases by up to 50%.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

02.18.2025

Medicaid expansion is improving health coverage, access to care, and financial well-being for low-income young adults.

Guest Author Christal Hamilton

02.13.2025 "Observing Science" title and mission on dark grey background

On training the next generation of scientists, our past shortcomings, and how we can do better for the future.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

02.06.2025 black and white portrait of a young man

States with anti-transgender laws saw a 38-44% increase in youth suicide attempts in the year following the enactment of the law.

Fellow Dani Weissert

02.06.2025 "Observing Science" title and mission on dark grey background

What we now know about the complexity of disease causes and characteristics calls for greater care in how we teach science.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

02.04.2025 Silhouettes of people in a hurry to get to their jobs in the corridor of a modern building

States and cities have been experimenting with novel policies that can improve jobs and the lives of employees across their jurisdictions.

Guest Author Betsy Porter

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