May 28, 2023
A discussion with Arline Geronimus on the consequences of chronic stress among black, and poor Americans, especially as it relates to maternal and infant health.
March 20, 2023
As with maternal mortality, the rate of severe complications experienced by women during labor and delivery has been steadily rising in the United States.
March 5, 2023
Mathematics and reading test scores for grades 3-5 at schools near NASCAR race tracks improved in the years after NASCAR switched to unleaded fuel.
January 31, 2023
There are substantial differences in the declines in life expectancy for Native Americans when one expands the group to include those who identify as multiracial.
October 7, 2022
The national shortage of baby formula in the U.S. cast an urgent spotlight on the difficulties parents can face in meeting basic nutritional needs of babies.
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.