Databyte Archives

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

08.28.2025 Young woman sitting alone in a waiting room. Crisis pregnancy center concept

The United States has three times more anti-abortion centers than abortion providers, but the extent of their use remains unclear.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

08.27.2025 A hot summer sun rises over Los Angeles during a summer heatwave

From 2008 to 2019, 1,651 cardiovascular deaths were attributed to extreme heat. As temperatures rise, these numbers are expected to climb.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

08.22.2025 gloved hand of scientist taking a sample of wastewater

Wastewater surveillance is a reliable public health tool, but expanding its reach is essential for disease response and health equity.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

08.20.2025 Palm trees twisted by strong winds. Natural disaster concept

Natural disasters and health emergencies disrupt preventive care, delaying early detection and treatment of common conditions.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

06.30.2025 Portrait of an older Black man working in his garden

Cancer survivors who maintained a garden for one year were more likely to show key health improvements than those who did not.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

06.23.2025 Back yard outdoor garden faucet with drop of water

Water systems in low-income areas and communities of color were more likely to exceed contaminant limits and fail basic operations.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

06.16.2025 Clothes on hangers in a store. Fast fashion concept

While fast fashion may appeal to budget-conscious consumers, the industry generates 1.2 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

06.11.2025 closeup image of Black man holding medication in hands; antidepressant concept

Over 70% of men say they would discontinue taking antidepressants if they regularly experienced sexual dysfunction.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

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