Research Archives

09.10.2026 Portrait of an aging Black couple embracing in their kitchen

For aging couples, both partners’ health—rather than just one person's—shapes sexual well-being and intimacy.

Guest Author Yoobin Park

09.02.2026 Person holding phone and taking photo of bus lane while walking across the street. Community-led solutions and AI use concept

Community-led research can face barriers to change. Using AI tools thoughtfully can help translate lived experiences into meaningful action.

08.26.2026 Group of young children walking into school

Children with positive early childhood experiences (PECEs) were more school-ready than those without, regardless of prior adversity. (From 2024)

Guest Authors Marvin So, Krista P. Woodward

08.24.2026 Wildland firefighter monitors a fire during a controlled burn at a local wildlife refuge.

Intentionally burning 500,000 acres of conifer forests each year would reduce air pollution from wildfires by 10% after a decade.

Fellow Rylie Lillibridge

06.30.2026 basket of radishes sit on wall of an urban garden

Urban agriculture brings environmental and social benefits to communities. But challenges around access and inclusivity remain. (From 2023)

Fellow Barbara Espinosa

06.29.2026 Pregnant woman on sofa at home, close-up. Home birth concept

While some mothers prefer to have a home birth, others are finding themselves with few options as nearby labor and delivery units disappear.

Fellow Kylee Cochran

06.24.2026 Kratom flower blooming on mitragyna speciosa tree in nature. Natural, herbal substance concept

Calls to poison centers due to complications with herbal supplements like kava and kratom are up 383% and 1,200%, respectively.

Fellow Rylie Lillibridge

06.10.2026 Yellow and white umbrella on a blue sky for protection from the sun on the beach

Only 1 in 4 sunscreens on the U.S. market offer sufficient sun protection and are free of concerning ingredients. (From 2024)

Fellow Jude Sleiman

06.03.2026 People with raised hands, silhouettes of concert crowd in front of bright stage lights

Loud music at concerts and festivals can cause long-term hearing loss. Earplugs offer a solution, but only if people wear them. (From 2024)

Fellow Heather Sherr

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