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Live It Up explored long-term obesity trends in American children and adults, using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Hims analyzed data on precipitation, air quality, available outdoor activities, and number of environmental groups to find the best cities in the U.S. for getting outside.

Made Trade explains that a growing movement toward sustainable candle alternatives is emerging, which can benefit personal well-being and the environment.

Stacker explored how the baby formula industry’s outsized influence on policy has contributed to Congressional resistance to federally mandated parental leave policy. 

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to explore America’s low birth weight rates via data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

U.S. fertility rates are now below replacement levels, according to CDC data. Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to explore this trend.

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to chart the rising maternal age over time, looking into the socioeconomic forces behind later births and the science that makes it possible.

Using data from SAMHSA and academic studies, Ophelia examined disparities in opioid treatment and the ramifications for substance use recovery.

Hone Health debunks some common testosterone myths and provides some science-backed knowledge.

Grist reports on how economists are seeing a growing link between isolated climate shocks and supply chain disruptions that lead to higher food costs.

Grist reports that both aquaculture and fisheries have environmental and climate impacts and this underscores the need to transform seafood systems to minimize their impact on the planet.

LawnStarter ranks the most hurricane-vulnerable counties in 2024.

Medical Technology Schools reports that with artificial intelligence, pharmaceutical companies can accelerate the drug discovery process, enhance the precision of targeting specific diseases, and significantly reduce the time and cost associated with bringing new medications to the market.

Hone Health determines how the most common symptoms of low testosterone in men can be recognized and what can be done to get help.

Charlie Health looked at data on how many in-network mental healthcare providers are available for appointments and which states have the best and worst mental healthcare coverage to assess how insurance coverage gaps impact mental healthcare access.

Charlie Health reports on how play affects children’s mental health, including how play is linked with social skills, happiness, rising ADHD rates, and more.

Vivian Health examined Department of Health and Human Services data and other sources to find out how health care workers are making career shifts to avoid burnout. 

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to explore the rising rate of preterm births in the U.S. using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.

Hers conducted a nationwide survey to see how Americans rate themselves in youthfulness, body positivity, emotional stability, and more.

Foothold Technology analyzed resources from the CMS to see how states are addressing health-related social needs.

Hims surveyed more than 5,000 individuals to determine the five health topics that connect Americans across party lines.

Rula shares tips for breaking the cycle of catastrophic thinking.

The Daily Yonder reports that since the inception of the Inflation Reduction Act, small-scale funding for the Rural Energy for America Program is down, with the greater number of grants going to the largest projects and salaries.

Free NPI Lookup dug into the 2023 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities report to analyze differences in quality of care between states.

Mental Health Facilities looked at data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health and other sources to see how severe depression impacts teenagers. 

Nursing Homes analyzed nursing home inspection data from the CMS to provide an update on the post-COVID-19 challenges to oversight.

Grist reports on legal battles against bottled water companies by consumers hoping to protect themselves from microplastic contamination.

Hone Health reports on the factors responsible for testosterone levels in men and how they are affected by age and lifestyle.

Ophelia used CDC data to map the growing distribution of common medications that prevent opioid overdoses and treat substance use disorders.