July 10, 2022
A discussion with Kadee Russ on the U.S. infant formula shortage, focusing on the role of regulation, the power of lobbying, and the impact of trade restrictions.
June 28, 2022
The decision to overturn Roe v. Wade could contribute to lower preventive care for women and impose financial costs on households.
June 27, 2022
If lessons from the past hold, we would expect that reversing Roe v. Wade would have differential effects by region and demographic group.
January 23, 2022
Ellen Meara discusses the effect of the health environment and state-level policies on mortality rates.
November 19, 2021
The opioid crisis started with over-prescribing of prescription painkillers and shifted to more dangerous illegal substances including heroin and fentanyl.
October 31, 2021
Alicia Sasser Modestino of Northeastern University on the origins of the opioid crisis, and on role of public policy, as well as of individuals in addressing the epidemic.
October 25, 2021
Continued usage of lead water pipes and remaining leaded fuels raise the risks of infant mortality, lower fertility rates, and cognitive difficulties.
October 6, 2021
The flu results in more hospitalizations when there is more air pollution. Vaccination against the flu could mitigate this negative impact of pollution.
July 21, 2021
Research finds that expanding Medicaid lowers mortality and does not significantly raise state expenditures. The extra federal dollars stimulate state economies.