Research Archives

10.23.2026 a small wooden house with a stethoscope

Color Coding Breast Cancer Outcomes

Women living in historically redlined neighborhoods experienced poorer breast cancer outcomes than those living in other neighborhoods.

Fellow Hannah Tremont

10.22.2026 Portrait of a woman in headphones looks upward outdoors beneath a blue, sunlit sky. Daylight concept

Illuminating the Benefits of Daylight

Frequent exposure to daylight has many health benefits, including boosting mood, lowering dementia risk, and regulating glucose levels.

Fellow Rylie Lillibridge

10.19.2026 Portrait of a young woman sitting along in a kitchen and drinking a glass of wine

Sip Happens: The Social Normalization of Wine Moms

Wine mom culture—the phenomenon of using wine as a coping mechanism—is widely accepted and is fostering concerning habits among some women.

Fellow Dani Weissert

10.15.2026 Close-up view of a red traffic light and green pedestrian signal mounted on a pole with blurred city building in the background.

Pauses for Pedestrians

As more cities adopt leading pedestrian intervals at crosswalks, growing evidence shows that pausing traffic for a few seconds saves lives.

Fellow Rylie Lillibridge

10.09.2026 Macro shot of soda with carbonation bubbles. Sugary beverage and childhood obesity concept

Moving Midstream: A Community Approach to Childhood Obesity Prevention

The H2GO! program empowers youth to become health messengers in the ongoing fight to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage intake.

Editor Monica L. Wang

09.28.2026 two hockey players face off before puck is dropped by referee

Fighting Hockey’s Deadly Toll

Hockey enforcers endure relentless physicality and blows to the head, putting them at high risk of developing chronic brain injuries. (From 2023)

Fellow Caroline Dignard

09.25.2026 child drawing the earth

Having Kids in a Changing Climate

Overconsumption, overpopulation, and uncertainty about the future of the planet were among the reasons people cited for not wanting children. (From 2021)

Guest Author Samantha White

09.24.2026 close-up portrait of a young woman looking down at knees. trauma and survivor concept

Racial Disparities in Survivor Support

Victim compensation claims submitted by Black or Indigenous women were much less likely to be approved than claims submitted by White women.

Fellow Priyanka Athalye

09.23.2026 dark, empty hospital room. abortion care concept

Seeking Abortion Care Across State Lines

Every day, patients across the country undergo complex and strenuous journeys to get the abortion care that they need.

Guest Author Alia Cornell

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