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01.21.2021 a graph of a number of buildings

People receiving federal housing assistance are among those with the greatest risk of inhaling secondhand smoke.

Fellow Pat Williams

01.19.2021 a screenshot of a website

For the over 322 million daily users on Pinterest, deciphering the accuracy of health advice can range from challenging to nearly impossible.

Fellow Tasha McAbee

01.18.2021 a green bar graph with numbers and text

Right now, insurance companies can speed up rebates or help invest in local public health initiatives to address Covid-19.

Fellow Edward Alexander

01.13.2021 a graph of a number of people with different colored bars

The aftermath of the pandemic will require the development of long-term strategies that address mental health broadly.

Fellow Pat Williams

01.11.2021 a graph of a number of people

The impulse of Americans to buy guns in the face of social upheaval reflects Americans' perceptions of fear and safety.

Fellow Edward Alexander

01.08.2021 a graph of health data

All data is health data. Your patterns of technology use, also known as a digital footprint, say a lot about your health.

Fellow Pat Williams

01.07.2021 a graph of a number of people

The ACA granted insurance for millions of people, but insurance is not enough when insured people can’t afford healthcare.

Fellow Gray Babbs

01.05.2021 a graph of the covid-19 virus

States must implement policies that enable lower-income residents to protect their communities from Covid-19.

Fellow Gray Babbs

12.03.2020 a screenshot of a graph

The way journalists and reporters frame public health crises has the power to create and perpetuate racist bias.

Fellow Edward Alexander

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