Databyte Archives

08.27.2026 Worried, stressed young woman looking at health insurance bills

Medicaid Renewal and the Risks of Unenrollment

Nearly 13% of Medicaid enrollees lose coverage at the annual renewal deadline, often due to procedural errors rather than ineligibility.

Fellow Farah Nimeri

08.21.2026 Horizontal creative artwork photo collage of two people's hands reaching for cash from the arm of a rich businessman

Fear No More: The Reality of Direct Cash Transfers

Despite what some politicians may think, research suggests people spend federal cash transfers on food, rent, or bills—not drugs or alcohol.

Fellow Priyanka Athalye

08.20.2026 Happy parents and their kids talking over a meal together in the dining room.

The Power of Family Meals

Bite-sized portions and just 10 more minutes at the dining table with family can improve some kids’ diets and eating habits. (From 2023)

Fellow Caroline Dignard

08.19.2026 Breathing, fitness and black man by blue sky for running, workout or training for marathon with break. Fatigue, lens flare and African mature athlete with rest for outdoor cardio exercise from below.

Breathing, fitness and black man by blue sky for running, workout or training for marathon with break. Fatigue, lens flare and African mature athlete with rest for outdoor cardio exercise from below.

Work Out Harder (Not Longer)

Incorporating even small amounts of vigorous activity into your exercise routine can lower the risk of chronic disease and early death.

Fellow Farah Nimeri

06.26.2026 Female patient in bed at the hospital suffering from pain. Maternal health concept

How Strict Abortion Bans Harm Maternal Health

Abortion bans in Texas limit doctors' power to effectively treat pregnancy loss, increasing the need for life-saving blood transfusions.

Fellow Priyanka Athalye

06.23.2026 Pride flag drawn on a school chalk board

School Pride

Trans and gender diverse students report having less anxiety when they feel more connected to and supported by their school. (From 2023)

Fellow Sean Hagan

06.17.2026 Doctor taking notes while talking with a confused patient. Health communication concept

Health Equity

Abbreviations: Time Saved, But At a Cost

Navigating health care abbreviations may come second nature to clinicians, but it often leaves patients behind.

Fellow Farah Nimeri

06.15.2026 Police car chasing a car at night with a foggy background

Environment
Environmental Health

Police Chases Gone Wrong

In the United States, 40% of police road pursuits result in crashes that cause injury and even death for suspects and bystanders.

Fellow Priyanka Athalye

06.12.2026 black and white portrait of a young man

Anti-Transgender Laws and Youth Suicide

States with anti-transgender laws saw a 38-44% increase in youth suicide attempts in the year following the enactment of the law. (From 2025)

Fellow Dani Weissert

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