Databyte Archives

09.20.2024 young father holding child

Becoming a Dad Too Soon May Be Bad for the Heart

Younger fathers may face unique challenges and stressors that contribute to poorer long-term heart health.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

09.18.2024 young woman smoking cigarette

Smoke Signals: Biological Sex and Sexuality

While smoking has consistently declined, the number of gay, lesbian, and bisexual females who smoke is higher than their straight counterparts.

Fellow Heather Sherr

09.17.2024 Stressed woman managing finances on laptop at home office

Financial Strain and Health

Financial and mental well-being are directly linked, with women, young people, and minorities disproportionately affected by financial vulnerability.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

09.16.2024 oil refinery near housing neighborhood

Neighborhood Environmental Injustice

Neighborhoods experiencing environmental injustices, such as high levels of air pollution, are associated with poorer health outcomes.

Fellow Dani Weissert

09.11.2024 surgical team performing an operation

New Organs, New You?

Organ transplantation may have deeper effects on recipients than previously thought, with 96% of heart recipients reporting a change in physical attributes post-surgery.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

09.04.2024 Shot of an assortment of spices in spoons and bowls on a table

The Power of Spices

Enhancing food options with an assortment of herbs and spices may encourage people to eat healthy, nutrient-rich meals without all the sodium.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

08.27.2024 Young child sitting alone in a dark hallway

Preventing Child Maltreatment

Combating child maltreatment demands an approach that considers the unique challenges faced by children of all ages and stages of development.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

08.26.2024 Blue public restroom sign

Access Denied: Houselessness and WaSH

The lack of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) resources available in public place an undue burden on those experiencing houselessness.

Fellow Dani Weissert

07.18.2024 Rearview shot of a young woman looking at a variety of products in a pharmacy aisle

Health Equity

Menstrual and Intimate Care Product Disparities

Women of color and women who are less educated are more likely to use hygiene products with added scents and other harmful ingredients.

Fellow Dani Weissert

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