Databyte Archives

04.01.2026 Close-up of a young, healthy male's arm with a bandage after a vaccine shot from a medical professional.

HPV vaccination uptake was higher in states that adopted Medicaid expansion than in those that did not, particularly among male adolescents.

Fellow Priyanka Athalye

03.17.2026 Portrait of a woman seriously looking at her laptop search. Concept for finding health advice online

Chatbots can provide clear advice for routine health questions, but their accuracy declines substantially for more urgent scenarios.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

03.16.2026 Tired sleepy napping exhausted fatigued overworked overload pupil teen boy teenager sleep student

The mismatch between adolescents' internal sleep regulation and external expectations reflects a structural problem, not personal failings.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

03.10.2026 Portrait of a young woman in workout gear, looking up into the light

Consistently exercising following military service may protect veterans' mental well-being during a challenging transition period.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

03.04.2026 "We Accept SNAP" sign in window of grocery store with yellow grocery carts out front

When SNAP work requirements were reinstated in 2016, coverage losses were likely driven by administrative barriers rather than workforce gains.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

03.02.2026 Detailed anatomical model of a human kidney displayed on a desk in a medical office with anatomical diagrams in the background

In 2023, 11.5% of global cardiovascular deaths were due to impaired kidney function, highlighting the link between kidney and heart health.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

02.25.2026 Slow Motion Flowing Water and Water Droplets and Close-up Tap

Even trace amounts of arsenic present in drinking water can have measurable and unequal effects on infant health.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

02.19.2026 Portrait of a sleeping baby lying on its mother's lap.

Breast milk carries molecular signals that reflect a mother’s past childhood trauma and may affect an infant's temperament.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

02.13.2026 Illustration of E. coli bacteria, a main contributor to UTIs

As neighborhood poverty increases, the share of UTIs that are linked to E. coli strains from contaminated meat also rises.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

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