Databyte Archives

02.04.2026 Young boy sitting on couch with face in hands, upset. Behavioral challenges concept

How Delays to Therapy Harm Autistic Children

Autistic children who waited over four months for therapy were twice as likely to decline behaviorally compared to peers who waited less time.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

01.28.2026 Chest X-ray of a patient with tuberculosis (TB) infection in lungs

The Real Cost of “Unnecessary Spending”

A new model estimates that U.S. cuts to global aid could result in 9 million more child TB cases and 1.5 million more child TB deaths.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

01.27.2026 Portrait of a serious woman sitting on a couch and looking at her phone. Telehealth concept

Telehealth Bridges the Post-Dobbs Divide

Travel has long been a barrier to abortion access, and the Dobbs decision has worsened these disparities. Telehealth is filling the gap.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

01.23.2026 Crowds of blurry people walking through a busy crosswalk

Stand Up for Your Health

Sitting less and moving more—even just 30 additional minutes per day—keeps muscles active and helps the body process blood sugar and fat.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

01.22.2026 Portrait of a young girl and her mom speaking with a doctor. Diagnosis concept

Health Equity
Disability

The Cost of Diagnostic Delay in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Females and gender-diverse patients tend to face greater delays in autism diagnosis than their male and cisgender peers.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

01.14.2026 Domino pieces put in a row and starting to fall on a black background. Visual representation of title, "Depression's Domino Effect"

Depression's Domino Effect

People with depression received new health diagnoses 32% faster than those without depression, highlighting the need for coordinated care.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

12.01.2025 Close up of a pregnant woman sitting during medical examination with female doctor holding stethoscope near belly, focusing on prenatal health care and pregnancy monitoring

Close up of a pregnant woman sitting during medical examination with female doctor holding stethoscope near belly, focusing on prenatal health care and pregnancy monitoring

Most Rural Hospitals in the U.S. No Longer Deliver Babies

In 2010, 57% of rural hospitals offered obstetric services. By 2022, over half of rural hospitals no longer had labor and delivery care.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

11.20.2025 portrait of a young Black man looking at beverage products while grocery shopping

Fast, Cheap, Harmful: The Hidden Cost of Ultra-Processed Foods

Reliance on ultra-processed foods can reshape hormones and metabolism, with effects on fertility, pregnancy, and long-term health.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

11.18.2025 CDC headquarters. Federal public health data concept

Why Is Federal Health Data Disappearing?

Executive orders have endangered public health data, with nearly 13% of the CDC’s online datasets disappearing after January 21, 2025.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

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