Databyte Archives

09.05.2025 spilled bottle of PrEP pills on blue background

Only 36% of people who could benefit from PrEP continually use it, and rates are especially low among the youngest adults.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

09.03.2025 Portrait of a young woman holding smartphone at bar, cheering after betting on her favorite sports team. Sport gambling concept

Since the federal ban on sports betting ended in 2018, the industry has surged. But so have online searches for gambling addiction help.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

09.02.2025 close-up of a gloved hand holding an IUD against a yellow background

Due to a number of barriers to care, many women are opting to remove their IUDs themselves, with varied success.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

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

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