Databyte Archives

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

02.27.2025

The more time young people spend scrolling on social media, the more likely they are to develop anxiety and attention difficulties.

Fellow Dani Weissert

02.26.2025 Rentable e-bikes and electric scooters parked on the sidewalk

Despite the safety warnings, people are using e-bikes and scooters unsafely, leading to a rise in injuries.

Fellow Heather Sherr

02.25.2025 young children eagerly raising hands in a classroom setting. education concept

Mississippi is a powerful example of how targeted reading education policies can improve children's literacy and test scores.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

02.24.2025 Blurred silhouette behind matte glass. Violence and trafficking concept

Human trafficking cases increased by 165% from 2012-2018, with sex trafficking being the most common form reported.

Fellow Dani Weissert

02.21.2025 doctor using ASL to communicate with young, deaf patient

Training future providers to address the unique challenges of Deaf individuals fosters empathy and contributes to more inclusive care.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

02.19.2025 assorted sweetened beverage bottles with plastic straws

After a tax on sweetened beverages went into effect, families cut their sugary drink purchases by up to 50%.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

02.11.2025 Pregnant Woman Receiving Prenatal Check-Up by Doctor

Among low-risk pregnant mothers, Black mothers were 149% more likely than White mothers to undergo an unscheduled C-section.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

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