Across the country, houses of worship are going solar
Grist dives into a federal rule that makes it easier for churches, synagogues, and mosques to install solar panels on…
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These are the climate grannies. They'll do whatever it takes to protect their grandchildren.
The 19th talks with a group of women who are using their generational wisdom, environmental activism experience, and free time to try to leave a…
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Why does fentanyl exist? The history behind the substance driving record overdose deaths in the US
Ophelia dug into the history of fentanyl to explain why the drug associated with so much despair was ever…
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The Portland airport's astonishing new roof tells a local timber story
Reasons to Be Cheerful looks at a massive airport project in southwestern Oregon, a years-long deep dive into sustainable forestry that used only…
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History of foodborne outbreaks in the US
FoodReady used National Outbreak Reporting System data to understand foodborne illness outbreaks over the past two…
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The state of virtual mental health care in 5 stats
Charlie Health analyzes data that highlights how virtual mental health care has grown since the pandemic, plus offers tips on how to find a…
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Does Long COVID cause Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome? An analysis
Guava Health explains the complex post-pandemic relationship between Long COVID and postural orthostatic tachycardia…
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Single-use plastics revolutionized the medical industry. Now, they're raising concerns about sustainability.
Medical Technology Schools analyzed studies and news reports to illustrate why experts are raising alarms about the unsustainable use of medical…
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How electrolytes like potassium and magnesium can boost your cognitive health
Guava Health explores the lesser-known brain-boosting advantages of two vital electrolytes: potassium and magnesium, and how they actively contribute…
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Travel nurses: What they do and how to become one
Study.com researched ways people can prepare for a career in travel nursing, including skills beyond that of a typical…
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The most common mental health diagnoses among teens in the US
Sandstone Care analyzed data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to examine mental health disorders in U.S.…
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The best states for going solar in 2024
The ConsumerAffairs Research Team analyzed data from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Energy Information Administration, and the Database of…
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These 5 counties are most vulnerable to extreme winter weather
To determine which counties face the biggest risks from winter weather events like ice storms, blizzards, and cold waves, HVAC Gnome ranked 2024’s…
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New laws are increasing price transparency in health care. Here's what they mean for you.
Care Better analyzed federal sources to break down how several new health care price transparency laws aim to make surprise bills a thing of the…
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7 alarming maternal mental health statistics (and tips for support)
Charlie Health analyzed data underscoring the maternal mental health crisis and offers some evidence-based tips for coping with perinatal mental…
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Accidental falls are a leading cause of injury or even fatality for seniors. Here's how to take preventative action.
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to explore CDC data on fall injuries for seniors and how they can stay safe both in and out of the…
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'A bunch of dead robots': How freezing temps turned Tesla charging stations into EV graveyards
In the wake of several reports of electric vehicles not functioning or charging properly in cold weather, Way.com looks into what underlies Tesla’s…
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States with the most substance use treatment centers that accept Medicaid and Medicare
Where in America can Medicaid users get easy access to substance use disorder treatment? Ophelia analyzed data from SAMHSA to find…
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The South and Northeast are leading in youth mental health care, while the Midwest struggles
To explore the best and worst states for youth mental health care, MoneyGeek analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Substance Abuse and…
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The movement to 'Make America Rake Again'
Reasons to Be Cheerful looks at the growing movement to eschew the use of leaf blowers in favor of good, old-fashioned…
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A new malaria vaccine could save millions, but more still needs to be done to stop the deadly disease
Northwell Health and Stacker used WHO data to explore the challenges behind eradicating malaria despite the development of new…
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A change in tax law has some solar providers walking on sunshine
Grist spotlights a program in Georgia to investigate how a change in US tax law may enable the scale-up of solar…
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Clean electricity is most prevalent in these 20 US states
To find where clean electricity is most prevalent, SmartAsset compared the amount of solar, wind, geothermal, and nuclear operations as a percentage…
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10 health care industries with the largest share of retirement-age workers
Incredible Health compared medical industries’ shares of employees 65 and older to highlight which health care fields need new workers…
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These industries are responsible for the most greenhouse gas emissions
SmartAsset ranked 1,016 industries based on the estimated greenhouse gas emissions generated by individual supply chains, measured in equivalent…
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Native teens are facing a mental health crisis—here's what's behind the numbers
Sandstone Care analyzed SAMHSA and CDC data to find out why Native American and Alaska Native teens disproportionately suffer from health…
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How nurses' pay changed over the past 20 years—and what it means for the health care worker shortage
Staffing agency Incredible Health looked at data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to see how much nurses’ salaries changed in…
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Do health policies keep exclusive breastfeeding out of reach?
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to explore breastfeeding rates with CDC data, highlighting the barriers families face to breastfeeding…
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Understanding premenstrual dysphoric disorder, its causes, symptoms, and effective management
Guava Health walks you through premenstrual dysphoric disorder, its causes, symptoms, and how to plan for effective management…
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Why can't we just quit cows?
Grist looks into our deep dependency on the beef and dairy industries, despite clear evidence that cutting consumption would curb…
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