Research Archives

07.12.2023 back of woman's head looking at groceries on the store shelves

SNAP: Fighting Hunger, Nurturing Mental Health

Expanding SNAP benefits and eligibility may help to decrease the burden of mental illness and suicidality for food-insecure people.

Fellow Caroline Dignard

07.11.2023 mother feeding newborn child with a bottle on the couch

New York’s Paid Family Leave Law Leads to More Equitable Use of Paid Leave Following Childbirth

In 2018, the implementation of New York’s Paid Family Leave law increased the use of paid leave after childbirth among all women, with the greatest increase among women of color.

Guest Authors Barbara Dennison, Trang Nguyen

07.06.2023 close up image of pregnant woman's growing baby bump

Birthing Centers, Medicaid, and the Strong Start Initiative

Birthing centers have shown beneficial results for the health of both birthing persons and their babies, regardless of insurance type.

Guest Author Hannah Krause

06.27.2023 sun setting on rural land with groundwater

Filter It Out

With point-of-use water filters installed, 93% of rural communities that depend on groundwater significantly reduced levels of arsenic in their water supply.

Fellow Kara Schmidt

06.22.2023 Rear view of adult man standing beside window with sunlight and shadow

How PTSD, Suicide, and Overdose Death Come Together in Late Life

Nearly half of veterans over the age of 50 with PTSD were found to have an increased risk for both suicide attempts and overdose death by suicide.

Guest Authors Amy Byers, Ryan Clark

06.15.2023 Gynecologist doctor or psychiatrist consulting and having diagnostic examination on woman patient's health in medical clinic or hospital exam room office

Gynecologist doctor or psychiatrist consulting and having diagnostic examination on woman patient's health in medical clinic or hospital exam room office

Medicaid Expansion and Differences in Cervical Cancer Screenings

Cervical cancer screenings among American Indian and Alaska Native women in Medicaid expansion states decreased by 1% but increased by 3% among White women.

Guest Authors Nupur Huria, Danielle Gartner, Jessica Y. Islam, Claire E. Margerison

06.13.2023 backlit bottles on shelf of bar

Adolescent Substance Use and Midlife Alcohol Use Disorder

Adolescent substance use may be a long-term risk factor for alcohol use disorder in midlife, highlighting the importance of early intervention.

Guest Authors Megan Patrick, Brittni Delmaine

06.12.2023 Bad air with PM 2.5 dust in the atmosphere in the city

Keep Your Standards Low (and Your Air Quality High)

If the standard for PM2.5 is lowered from 12 to 8 micrograms per cubic meter, the risk of premature death for all Americans would be reduced, with Black and low-income Americans reaping the most benefits.

Fellow Caroline Dignard

06.05.2023 adolescents on phones in a circle

Left to Their Own Devices

Screen use among adolescents is at an all-time high, worrying experts about downstream effects on physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

Guest Authors Omar Sajjad, Jason Nagata

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