Eating disorders doubled at 38 US pediatric hospitals the first year of COVID-19, study finds
A biostatistician at Boston Children’s Hospital explains the findings and offers advice on reporting on eating disorders among children and teenagers.
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Research shows spike in youth suicide attempts, depression after the COVID-19 pandemic began
Two new meta-analyses synthesize the findings of dozens of studies on attempted suicide, self-harm, depression and anxiety among kids after COVID-19 began to spread.
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Research: Traffic camera footage shows racial avoidance on New York City streets
Experiments in two well-known New York City neighborhoods use video to explore whether pedestrians physically avoid young Black men more than young white men.
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Preventing housing displacement: What works and where more research is needed
A recent literature review examines short- and long-term policies that cities and states have used to try to prevent people from losing their homes for various financial reasons.
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Research raises new questions about missing and murdered Indigenous women
The bodies of Native American women, when found, are most likely to be categorized as unidentified in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, a study finds.
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When the world comes to your community: 7 tips for reporting on the local impacts of international trade
Want to turn a global trade story local but don’t know where to start? Looking for reliable data on supply chains? Keep reading for 7 tips from our webinar on international trade.
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Disparities in HIV prevalence, prevention and treatment: An explainer and research roundup
Despite progress in treatment and prevention, HIV remains a major public health concern. It’s important for journalists to keep covering this epidemic locally, nationally and internationally.
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Rules for prescribing controlled drugs via telemedicine: A research roundup and explainer
For three years, telemedicine providers have prescribed controlled drugs without in-person exams.
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How indoor air quality in schools affects student learning and health
Some U.S. schools are using federal relief funds to improve indoor air quality amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re covering the issue, it’s important to know what the research says about how air quality can affect student health and achievement.
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Video: Interviewing trauma survivors and other vulnerable sources
In a recent panel, “Rethinking the Interview: In an Unequal World, Do We Need New Rules?” hosted by the NYU Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, freelance science journalist Tara Haelle, and JR’s Naseem Miller discuss tips and advice on interviewing people who are vulnerable and have little or no experience in dealing with the news media.
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