Health Beat

How can we create better survey questions about gender that make people feel safe, respected, and accurately represented?

Do different groups of young people participate in civic activities (like volunteering, political action, or self-expression) in different ways, and does this participation actually help them find more meaning in their lives?

What beliefs, attitudes and behaviors were associated with higher condom use among Black, Hispanic, and White heterosexual adults in San Francisco who had HIV risk factors. 

This study used interviews with mental health providers in India to examine factors affecting youth access to care. Structural stigma emerged as a major barrier, with adolescents facing multiple layers of stigma. Providers reported a preference for therapy over medication and emphasized the need for stronger policy and school-based support.

Can we use extreme pressure instead of high heat to make milk safe to drink without destroying its healthy nutrients?

If you drink alcohol regularly, does it actually damage or change the physical structure of your bones?

Does the amount of greenspace (trees and grass) you have in your neighborhood depend on a combination of your race, education level, and neighborhood income - rather than just one of these factors alone?

Are the flame retardant chemicals found in household dust linked to behavioral and emotional problems in young children?

Do parents take more action to protect their kids from wildfire smoke based on what they actually see and smell, or based on what air quality monitors and the Air Quality Index tell them?

How much childhood asthma around the world is caused by breathing nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution, and where is this problem the worst?

 Can a simple 5-10 minute test of self-control predict whether a child will be performing at grade level in kindergarten, and what score signals they might need extra help?

When a breastfeeding mother eats dairy or drinks soy milk, do proteins from those foods show up in her breast milk? And if she stops eating them, how long does it take for those proteins to disappear?

How can we upgrade manufacturing to prioritize people and the planet—rather than just focusing on efficient robots and technology—at every level of the business?