For many people with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS), this shift is more than symbolic—it’s the moment when independence starts to slip away. What follows isn’t just a physical challenge…. Read More
“What good is a breakthrough if it never reaches the people who need it most?” It’s a question that haunts public health—especially for communities facing the steepest health inequities. Even… Read More
Fluoride is back in the news as the latest RFK boogieman. Yet the research is clear: tooth decay doesn’t just hurt—it holds kids back. It affects how they eat, speak,… Read More
In 2020, suicide became the fifth leading cause of death among Latinx individuals in the United States. Behind this statistic are complex stories—working-aged men who struggle in silence, women facing… Read More
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans struggled to make ends meet, but safety-net programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) provided a critical lifeline. These programs,… Read More
Recent US federal policy toward the Palestinian people is — ridiculous. Yet, let’s not forget the bottom line. Between October 2023 and April 2024, more than 30,000 Palestinians were killed,… Read More
Imagine a future where cities breathe cleaner air, where hospitals harness artificial intelligence (AI) to provide personalized care, and where construction reduces carbon footprints instead of inflating them. This is… Read More
What does it take to ensure health equity during a public health emergency? The COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep-rooted disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, particularly among historically underserved and marginalized… Read More
What if the systems designed to support us—our laws, policies, cultural norms, and institutions—were inadvertently harming the most vulnerable among us? This unsettling question lies at the heart of the… Read More
Imagine this scenario: you go for a routine health screening, assured by your health plan that it’s covered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Then, weeks later, a bill arrives—unexpected… Read More
Imagine a community where laws quietly deny certain groups equal opportunities. Now picture institutions whose practices make accessing healthcare an uphill battle for some. These aren’t fictional dystopias—they’re the lived… Read More
When it comes to understanding fatal police shootings in the United States, a stark reality emerges: who you are and where you live significantly shape your risk. A recent study… Read More