Databyte Archives

01.27.2025 Lonely tired stressed woman alone in a dark room

Fueling Happiness

American adults with both an unhealthy diet and poor sleep habits are more likely to experience depressive symptoms.

Fellow Heather Sherr

01.24.2025 Wildfire in a forest with large flames leaving a large cloud of black and white smoke

Impact of Wildfires on Skin Conditions

Chronic exposure to air pollutants contributes to and worsens skin conditions, highlighting yet another ill effect of a changing climate.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

01.22.2025 Aerial view of car driving on road among dark green pine forest

Electric Vehicles and Clean Energy Could Save Thousands of Lives

Switching to electric vehicles powered by clean energy could save $84-188 billion in health care spending and lost productivity by 2050.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

01.17.2025 A couple stressed out and fighting during pregnancy

Pregnancy, Divorce, and the Dangerous Gaps in State Laws

Restrictive divorce laws in some states not only fail to protect pregnant individuals but may also actively contribute to harm.

Fellow Dani Weissert

01.16.2025 Cropped shot of a man pushing a cart while shopping at a grocery store

ICE’d Out: Immigrant Detention and Social Assistance Programs

ICE detainer requests create a culture of fear among immigrants, preventing lawful immigrants from using safety net programs like SNAP.

Fellow Heather Sherr

01.14.2025 Young pregnant woman looking out the window

Falling Through the Cracks: Pregnancy Coverage for Undocumented Mothers

Only 18 states offer comprehensive pregnancy care for undocumented mothers in the United States.

Fellow Dani Weissert

01.13.2025 Belly of pregnant woman monochrome on dark background; abortion concept

Sexual & Reproductive Health
Abortion

The Ripple Effects of Abortion Bans: A Glimpse into Texas' Future

Following the implementation of a strict abortion ban in Texas, there was a 12.9% rise in infant deaths across the state.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

01.09.2025 Shot of an unrecognisable man washing his hands in the kitchen sink at home

Start With the Basics: Handwashing

The Mini-PASS initiative shows that portable water systems can be a safe, effective alternative to modern plumbing in rural communities that lack infrastructure.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

12.09.2024 Close up shot of a protective facial disposable mask sitting on the bed in a hotel suite

Hospital Rooms to Hotel Rooms: NYC’s COVID-19 Response

In 2020, unused hotels were transformed into critical COVID-19 response infrastructure, offering valuable lessons for future public health crises.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

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