Research Archives

02.11.2026 Human hands build a puzzle of a red heart on a colorful background. Romantic relationships and attachment style concept

Attachment Styles, Neuroticism, and Relationship Health

The quality of one's romantic relationships—often shaped by attachment style and neuroticism—can greatly affect mental and physical health.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

02.09.2026 An empty shopping cart in a grocery store. Food insecurity concept

When Help Runs Out: The Food Gap After Refugee Resettlement

According to a recent study, 85% of United States refugees reported experiencing food insecurity in the past year.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

02.05.2026 Woman printing a receipt for a customer

Receipt Still In the Hot Seat

Thermal receipt paper contains chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin and may pose long-term health risks.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

02.02.2026 A notebook and pencil on a desk in a school classroom

Missing School, Missing Opportunity

Low school attendance among youth increased during the pandemic, but rates have remained high, suggesting additional factors are at play.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

01.29.2026 Close-up of a pregnant woman taking Tylenol

What Evidence Shows About Tylenol and Autism

Concerns about acetaminophen use during pregnancy largely stem from observational studies, which cannot prove cause and effect.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

01.26.2026 The front of the White House viewed through a canopy of trees at dusk.

Uncertainty After Ending Medicaid Social Needs Guidance

The Trump Administration recently revoked guidance for states to address social needs through Medicaid. These cuts will harm people in need.

Guest Authors Nicole McCann, Paul Shafer

01.21.2026 Back, football and light with man in corridor for sports competition, stadium match and game. Fitness, pro league player and athlete with person in tunnel for training, tournament and contest

Back, football and light with man in corridor for sports competition, stadium match and game. Fitness, pro league player and athlete with person in tunnel for training, tournament and contest

The Loneliest Arena: How High-Performance Sport Can Deepen Isolation

As sport participation advances, the mental stakes increase, with more than half of U.S. college athletes reporting being "very lonely."

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

01.20.2026 Stressed young woman grappling with mental health issues and chronic pain symptoms

Why Treating Chronic Pain Means Treating Mental Health

About 40% of adults living with chronic pain had clinical depression and anxiety, compared to about 15% of people without chronic pain.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

01.16.2026 Portrait of a mom holding hands of her teen daughter to bring her trust and comfort. Mental health care and support concept

State Differences in Child Mental Health Care

Nationally, 21% of caregivers reported that their child had unmet mental health needs, and 46% reported difficulty in accessing care.

Guest Author Genevieve Graaf

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