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.
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Studies show that extreme heat can affect most people, particularly vulnerable populations like children, older adults and outdoor workers. We round up recent studies that shed light on how warming temperatures due to climate change are affecting various populations.
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In this first of a three-part series, we look at recent research on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a major component of the farm bill coming up for renewal in September.
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We summarize studies on where PFAS are found, health impacts, the efficacy of consumer water filters, new methods of destroying PFAS, and racial disparities in PFAS exposure.
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Pedestrian deaths, on the rise in the U.S., are a perpetual policy issue local news outlets cover. Here’s what the research says about what makes traffic intersections unsafe and crosswalk designs that can improve pedestrian safety.
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While resilient, older LGBTQ+ adults face significant health and mental health disparities compared with their cisgender, heterosexual counterparts, a growing body of research shows.
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How can colleges maintain or improve student diversity now that the Supreme Court has ruled it unlawful to admit students based partly on race and ethnicity? We look at research on the effectiveness of race-neutral alternatives.
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A recent study examines an often overlooked aspect of mass shootings — and calls for a national registry of nonfatal mass shooting injuries.
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Thermostatic mixing valves, which mix hot and cold water to deliver a specific temperature water to the tap, can prevent scald burns, but many older homes don’t have them.
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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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