Databyte Archives

09.15.2025 Portrait of a young man looking out a window

In the last ten years, rates of obesity, depression, high blood pressure, and other chronic conditions have increased among young adults.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

09.11.2025 Close-up of young girl drinking water from a glass outdoors

Fluoride has long been added to water to fight tooth decay, but concerns over toxicity have fueled ongoing debates.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

09.10.2025 close-up image of a gun lying on a table with harsh shadows

Since McDonald v. Chicago, the number of pediatric firearm deaths has surpassed pre-decision trends in states with the most permissive laws.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

09.09.2025 Syringe in gloved hand on white background. Vaccination concept

Even slight declines in childhood vaccination coverage can cause hospitalizations and other complications to rise dramatically.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

09.08.2025 close up of woman applying a cosmetic self-tanning product onto a tanning mitt indoors

Self-tanners are safer and more convenient than sunbathing or tanning beds, but they may still cause health concerns like allergic reactions.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

09.05.2025 spilled bottle of PrEP pills on blue background

Only 36% of people who could benefit from PrEP continually use it, and rates are especially low among the youngest adults.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

09.03.2025 Portrait of a young woman holding smartphone at bar, cheering after betting on her favorite sports team. Sport gambling concept

Since the federal ban on sports betting ended in 2018, the industry has surged. But so have online searches for gambling addiction help.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

09.02.2025 close-up of a gloved hand holding an IUD against a yellow background

Due to a number of barriers to care, many women are opting to remove their IUDs themselves, with varied success.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

08.29.2025 portrait of a young family walking on tree-lined street

Planting trees in proximity to pregnant people’s homes is associated with improved birth outcomes, including higher birthweight.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

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