Databyte Archives

02.26.2025 Rentable e-bikes and electric scooters parked on the sidewalk

Despite the safety warnings, people are using e-bikes and scooters unsafely, leading to a rise in injuries.

Fellow Heather Sherr

02.25.2025 young children eagerly raising hands in a classroom setting. education concept

Mississippi is a powerful example of how targeted reading education policies can improve children's literacy and test scores.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

02.24.2025 Blurred silhouette behind matte glass. Violence and trafficking concept

Human trafficking cases increased by 165% from 2012-2018, with sex trafficking being the most common form reported.

Fellow Dani Weissert

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

02.19.2025 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

02.11.2025 Pregnant Woman Receiving Prenatal Check-Up by Doctor

Among low-risk pregnant mothers, Black mothers were 149% more likely than White mothers to undergo an unscheduled C-section.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

02.07.2025 Young sad woman with empty shopping cart among produce aisle at supermarket

Expanding SNAP eligibility criteria could be a vital step in addressing food insecurity as a driver of substance use.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

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

02.05.2025 A close-up image of a packet of birth control pills

In states where Medicaid covers 12-month supplies of birth control pills, most contraceptive users only receive a 1-3-month supply at a time.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

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