Databyte Archives

07.15.2024 woman wearing an exercise tracker tying shoe before getting some movement in

Incorporating just 500 steps of additional movement into each day can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease death by 7%.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

07.12.2024 Man trying to stay cool during a heat wave

Heat waves are becoming more frequent and severe, highlighting the need to prepare communities to stay cool against this looming threat.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

07.11.2024 Life preserver floating in water

Swimming lessons are a key protector against drowning, but unequal access leaves some children more vulnerable than others.

Fellow Abby Varker

07.10.2024 A Little Free Library with books inside on a rural neighborhood street

Little Free Libraries stocked with health-related books may be a promising way to promote health literacy in rural areas.

Fellow Dani Weissert

07.08.2024

Nail salon technicians are constantly exposed to harmful chemicals, which can have a profound impact on their cognitive health and well-being.

Fellow Heather Sherr

07.02.2024 Young girl sitting on bed with continuous glucose monitor on arm checking blood sugar levels through phone

Diabetic children living in rural areas have more difficulty accessing continuous glucose monitors, a convenient blood sugar management tool.

Fellow Heather Sherr

06.26.2024 Young woman sitting at table talking with doctor via telehealth appointment on her laptop

Telehealth abortion services have become a pillar of reproductive care post-Dobbs, offering the unique benefit of receiving care at home.

Fellow Dani Weissert

06.13.2024 person holding an animal collar, grieving. pet loss concept

Grief after pet loss is not widely understood or respected. Allowing space for this grief can help others feel less alone.

Fellow Dani Weissert

06.11.2024

Among students surveyed about climate anxiety, those actively participating in climate activism reported fewer symptoms of major depression.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

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