Databyte Archives

10.28.2026 A deer-crossing sign on a forest road

Research shows a 16% increase in deer-vehicle collisions the week after daylight saving time ends in the fall.

Fellow Sean Hagan

10.27.2026 View of a homeless encampment in Stockton, California, USA

Oakland’s encampment closures surged after the 2024 ruling in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, displacing people without reducing homelessness.

Fellow Priyanka Athalye

10.20.2026 Portrait of a Man in Darkness Reflecting Mental Health Struggles

Gender-diverse adults report more mental distress than their cisgender peers, with 67% citing that they often felt anxious or depressed.

Fellow Priyanka Athalye

10.07.2026 Barbed wire security fence silhouetted against a clear blue sky. Concept of incarceration, imprisonment, freedom

Incarcerated people had a 40% higher risk of premature death than those who were not in jail. They were also 3 times more likely to overdose.

Fellow Priyanka Athalye

10.02.2026 Close up of man pushing shopping cart with groceries through the store.

States with low barriers to SNAP participation saw fewer heart disease-related deaths than states with more eligibility restrictions.

Fellow Priyanka Athalye

09.30.2026 A close-up photo of a fishing rod and reel during a fishing trip. The background shows calm, out-of-focus water.

Invasive parasitic worms infect 93% of freshwater fish, making raw consumption risky without proper freezing first.

Fellow Rylie Lillibridge

09.22.2026 Young Asian woman wearing medical scrubs, filming herself talking about health-related topics. Medical influencer concept

In a recent study, only 20% of the information shared by medical influencers online was supported by strong scientific evidence.

Fellow Farah Nimeri

09.21.2026 young father holding child

Younger fathers may face unique challenges and stressors that contribute to poorer long-term heart health. (From 2024)

Fellow Jude Sleiman

09.16.2026 Exhausted new mother leans against baby's crib. Postpartum depression concept

The language used in new mothers' social media posts may reveal early warning signs of postpartum depression.

Fellow Rylie Lillibridge

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