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Measuring the impact of health insurance on levels and trends in inequality

by Leighton Walter Kille | April 9, 2010

2010 Cornell University study done for the National Bureau of Economic Research on the effect of health insurance on trends in income inequality.

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Environment, Health

6 story ideas in the 2023 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report

November 28, 2023

Climate reports like the Lancet Countdown are large documents, laden with data, and can be difficult to summarize in one news story. But local journalists can look for specific issues that apply to their communities to produce stories that resonate with their audiences.

Criminal Justice, Health, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

Abortion pill mifepristone: An explainer and research roundup about its history, safety and future

November 1, 2023

Amid pending court cases and ballot initiatives, journalistic coverage of medication abortion has never been more crucial. This piece aims to help inform the narrative with scientific evidence.

Environment, Health, Race & Gender

Tree equity and trees’ impact on surface temperatures, human health: A research roundup

September 6, 2023

The absence of trees is not just an aesthetic discrepancy — it can impact human health and well-being, a growing body of research shows. We highlight several studies that examine this association and highlight residential tree inequities.