Research Archives

10.14.2025 portrait of a young woman with tote bag holding food product, buying groceries at supermarket

Beyond Fat, Salt, and Sugar: The FDA’s Blind Spot on UPFs

Without clear definitions, FDA regulation of ultra-processed foods risks being ineffective or overly restrictive, potentially harming health.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

10.07.2025 Senior man looking out a window on a bus while traveling by public transport in city and holding paper bag of food

Food Shopping by Bus: Not a Picnic

Food insecurity affects about 10% of U.S. households, and people who rely on public transportation are particularly vulnerable.

Guest Author Ric Bayly

09.23.2025 young woman getting a mammogram. breast cancer concept

The Community-Level Impact of Poverty on Late-Stage Breast Cancer

While late-stage breast cancer diagnoses have declined overall since 2004, areas experiencing persistent poverty have seen little progress.

Guest Author Heather Sherr

09.17.2025 Portrait of a young woman scrolling on her phone with a concerned look on her face. Concept for finding health information on social media

Portrait of a young woman scrolling on her phone with a concerned look on her face. Concept for finding health information on social media

Sexual & Reproductive Health

When Health Messaging Misses the Mark

Visual demonstrations on social media can help explain medical procedures, but without clear language, they may also heighten anxiety.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

09.12.2025 cannabis plant in the bright rays of the sun against a blue sky

Cannabis and Cognition in the Golden Years

Older adults and their providers are seeking safer, healthier aging. Cannabis use is increasingly part of the conversation.

Guest Author Kyler Mulhauser

09.04.2025 Bullet holes in glass against the background of a blurred city close up. Mass shooting concept

The Long Reach of Mass Shootings

While not every shooting makes headlines, nearly 7% of American adults report they have been on the scene of a mass shooting at some point.

Guest Authors David C. Pyrooz, James A. Densley, Jillian K. Peterson

08.25.2025 young man on computer in dark room. manosphere concept

Health Equity

The Manosphere: A Political Force Hidden in Plain Sight

While the manosphere may offer some men a sense of community, these online spaces often become echo chambers that amplify harmful ideologies.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

08.21.2025 Colorful, diverse crowd of abstract art with a seamless pattern. Multi-ethnic community, big cultural diversity group background illustration in modern collage painting style. DEI concept

Colorful, diverse crowd of abstract art with a seamless pattern. Multi-ethnic community, big cultural diversity group background illustration in modern collage painting style. DEI concept

Most People Support DEI—They Just Don't Know It

Americans consistently underestimate how much others, across age, race, and political affiliation, value diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

07.01.2025 A white mobile clinic van parked on an urban street. Buildings, a green tree, and sunshine in the background

Understanding Costs of Mobile Units to Address the Overdose Crisis

Mobile units can help address the overdose crisis, but they require diverse funding and operational flexibility to maximize impact.

Guest Authors Joshua Barocas, Yjuliana Tin

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