Health Equity Archives

05.08.2024

Financial Scams, Elders, and the Internet

Elderly individuals are often targets of financial scams on the internet, and with no legal protections in place, the consequences of these scams can take a mental and physical toll.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

05.07.2024

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Science and the Phantasies of Our Time

Science must engage with issues of import while balancing continued and rigorous engagement with long-term work of consequence.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

05.03.2024

America’s Waning Life Expectancy

The gap in life expectancy between Americans and residents of other high-income countries continues to widen.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

05.01.2024

Health Insurance and Infant Mortality in the U.S.

Privately insured infants had better health outcomes and a lower risk of death in their first year of life than infants insured by Medicaid.

Guest Authors Colm Travers, Desalyn Johnson

04.30.2024 "Observing Science" title and tagline on dark grey background

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Innovation Spaces

On how science can create space for innovation.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

04.23.2024 "Observing Science" title and tagline on dark grey background

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Collaboration

Scientific collaboration is critical to tackle global challenges, from pollution to pandemics.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

04.22.2024 young girl pointing at unhealthy food products at the grocery store

Kids See Food, They Eat It

Food and drink advertising for children is largely unregulated, resulting in companies promoting unhealthy products and targeting low-income children.

Fellow Heather Sherr

04.17.2024 heap of menstrual products

Bleeding for Change: Menstrual Inequities in Carceral Settings

Access to sanitary menstrual products is an ongoing challenge for incarcerated women, impacting their mental and physical health and well-being.

Fellow Dani Weissert

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