Health Equity Archives

04.14.2025 Hospital beds in hospital room. Medical care and surgery access concept

Rural patients must travel longer distances to hospitals for emergency surgery, and quality of care and affordability are not guaranteed.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

04.09.2025 abstract and colorful design with various shapes. panic and chaos concept

A how-to guide from PHP's executive editor on critically evaluating health claims and navigating sensational headlines.

Editor Monica L. Wang

04.04.2025 woman ordering dinner through a food delivery app

While delivery app fee regulations were originally intended to support small, independent restaurants, they instead benefit larger chains.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

03.27.2025 Portrait of mother, father and son preparing and eating breakfast in the kitchen at home.

MyPlate is designed to help people and families eat a healthy diet, but only 29% of adults with young children are aware of this resource.

Guest Authors Molly Waring, Kate Killion

03.27.2025 "Observing Science" title and mission on dark grey background

On null research findings and how, even though they may not be as attention-grabbing as their positive counterparts, they are still useful.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

03.20.2025 Older person with walking stick. Aging concept

To ensure all populations achieve better health outcomes, the goal of successful aging should be considered throughout the lifespan.

Guest Authors Jack Tsai, Audrey Jones

03.17.2025 Shopping carts with a pile of rubbish underneath a bridge. unhoused concept

Collaboration between several Boston-based organizations highlights the immediate and long-term support cities can offer the unhoused.

Fellow Heather Sherr

03.13.2025 "Observing Science" title and mission on dark grey background

On gender inequities in science and the need to uplift all genders to advance and elevate the work of science.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

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