Databyte Archives

03.17.2025 Shopping carts with a pile of rubbish underneath a bridge. unhoused concept

Collaboration between several Boston-based organizations highlights the immediate and long-term support cities can offer the unhoused.

Fellow Heather Sherr

03.14.2025 woman hitting snooze on alarm clock

A new study shows that even minor, one-hour clock changes can negatively affect daily functioning and quality of life.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

03.13.2025 Tired nurse standing outside of hospital at night

Working night shifts takes a toll on one's health, but a light exposure intervention may help nurses better adjust to their changing schedules.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

03.12.2025 closeup image of electric scooters parked on sidewalk

From 2019 to 2022, e-scooter injuries nearly tripled, with the use of alcohol and other substances playing a key role in injury risk.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

03.10.2025 Waist-up portrait of an adult woman choosing fresh meat while shopping for groceries in the supermarket

If 200 million adults chose to cut their red and processed meat intake by 30%, over one million cases of type 2 diabetes could be prevented.

Fellow Heather Sherr

03.07.2025 Dentist working on patient's teeth

The maldistribution of the dental workforce across the country disproportionately affects the health of rural and uninsured populations.

Fellow Dani Weissert

03.05.2025

The average American consistently consumes over 50% of their daily at-home calories from ultra-processed foods.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

03.04.2025 Young caregiver walking with elderly woman

Caregiving takes a toll on one's health, with more caregivers reporting having multiple chronic conditions than non-caregivers.

Fellow Heather Sherr

03.03.2025 Pedestrians and yellow taxi cabs on a pedestrian crossing. City noise concept

Prolonged noise exposure can result in negative mental and physical health outcomes, including heart disease, hearing loss, and anxiety.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

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