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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2024's most lead paint-vulnerable cities
Paint Gnome compared the 500 biggest U.S. cities to determine 2024’s most lead paint-vulnerable…
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Hospital workers are working longer hours—here's how their time compares to other health care workers
Incredible Health used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to analyze the change in weekly working hours among various health care industry…
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5 statistics that explain the current teen mental health crisis
Counseling Schools analyzed data from both the CDC and the HHS to illustrate the most concerning trends in youth mental health…
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Why administrative health care costs are high and how they can be reduced
Soundry Health, using data from OECD, analyzed why the U.S. health care system has high administrative costs and explained ways to reduce…
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The legendary ocean explorer protecting 'Hope Spots' around the world
Reasons to Be Cheerful profiles Sylvia Earle, a pioneer of both deep sea diving and ocean conservation, who has made it her mission to protect the…
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25 cities with the highest percentage of parkland
Rocket Homes examined the Trust for Public Land’s 2023 ParkScore Index to see which cities have the most public outdoor space for…
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Risky reservoirs: States where aging dams pose the greatest threat
GetMyBoat analyzed National Inventory of Dams data from the Army Corps of Engineers to identify states with the most dams in poor condition in…
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States with the most teenagers diagnosed with depression
Sandstone Care analyzed SAMHSA data to find which states have the highest rates of teenagers diagnosed with…
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Medical care costs are up 30% in the past decade—here's what it means for Americans
Incredible Health analyzed the increasing costs of medical care and its contributing factors, referencing Bureau of Labor Statistics…
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How official health insurance numbers understate consumer risks
Care Better examined academic research by Liran Einav and Amy Finkelstein to assess the true risks Americans face of losing their health care…
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How health care spending varies by occupation
Incredible Health compiled data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to examine health care spending across different work…
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Could vertical farming change the local food landscape?
Findbusinesses4sale explored what the rise of vertical farming can mean for domestic food production, using Department of Agriculture…
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