Databyte Archives

01.23.2026 Crowds of blurry people walking through a busy crosswalk

Stand Up for Your Health

Sitting less and moving more—even just 30 additional minutes per day—keeps muscles active and helps the body process blood sugar and fat.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

01.22.2026 Portrait of a young girl and her mom speaking with a doctor. Diagnosis concept

The Cost of Diagnostic Delay in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Females and gender-diverse patients tend to face greater delays in autism diagnosis than their male and cisgender peers.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

01.14.2026 Domino pieces put in a row and starting to fall on a black background. Visual representation of title, "Depression's Domino Effect"

Depression's Domino Effect

People with depression received new health diagnoses 32% faster than those without depression, highlighting the need for coordinated care.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

12.01.2025 Close up of a pregnant woman sitting during medical examination with female doctor holding stethoscope near belly, focusing on prenatal health care and pregnancy monitoring

Close up of a pregnant woman sitting during medical examination with female doctor holding stethoscope near belly, focusing on prenatal health care and pregnancy monitoring

Most Rural Hospitals in the U.S. No Longer Deliver Babies

In 2010, 57% of rural hospitals offered obstetric services. By 2022, over half of rural hospitals no longer had labor and delivery care.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

11.20.2025 portrait of a young Black man looking at beverage products while grocery shopping

Fast, Cheap, Harmful: The Hidden Cost of Ultra-Processed Foods

Reliance on ultra-processed foods can reshape hormones and metabolism, with effects on fertility, pregnancy, and long-term health.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

11.18.2025 CDC headquarters. Federal public health data concept

Why Is Federal Health Data Disappearing?

Executive orders have endangered public health data, with nearly 13% of the CDC’s online datasets disappearing after January 21, 2025.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

11.17.2025 Building with a large H sign for "hospital"

Health Equity

Paying More for Less

Many high-markup hospitals are for-profit institutions, where patients are charged far more for routine surgery and care.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

11.13.2025 Young girl upset and sitting alone in the dark. Child abuse concept

Gentler Parenting, Stronger Minds

Adults who reported being verbally abused as children were 1.5 times more likely to have poor mental well-being than those who did not.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

11.07.2025 Doctor providing patient with care. Concept for using health insurance

Health Equity

Knowledge Is Care: Why Understanding Your Health Insurance Matters

People who felt more confident in their health insurance knowledge were more likely to report they were in “very good” or “excellent” health.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

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