Health Equity Archives

09.09.2026 A Little Free Library with books inside on a rural neighborhood street

Little Free Libraries stocked with health-related books may be a promising way to promote health literacy in rural areas. (From 2024)

Fellow Dani Weissert

09.02.2026 Person holding phone and taking photo of bus lane while walking across the street. Community-led solutions and AI use concept

Community-led research can face barriers to change. Using AI tools thoughtfully can help translate lived experiences into meaningful action.

08.31.2026 Signs for fast food outlets along roadway

Food swamps, or neighborhoods where unhealthy food outlets outnumber healthy retailers, have exploded across America over the last two decades.

Fellow Rylie Lillibridge

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

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