While resilient, older LGBTQ+ adults face significant health and mental health disparities compared with their cisgender, heterosexual counterparts, a growing body of research shows.
Hot Tap Water Injures Thousands of People in the US Annually. An Inexpensive Device Can Help Prevent These Burns
Thermostatic mixing valves, which mix hot and cold water to deliver a specific temperature water to the tap, can prevent scald burns, but many older homes don't have them.
Thermostatic mixing valves, which mix hot and cold water to deliver a specific temperature water to the tap, can prevent scald burns, but many older homes don’t have them.
Solitary Confinement in US Prisons: A Research-Based Primer
Estimates from academic and other sources suggest that on any given day there are tens of thousands of prisoners held in solitary confinement in the U.S. We explore the history and costs of the practice.
Estimates from academic and other sources suggest that on any given day there are tens of thousands of prisoners held in solitary confinement in the U.S. We explore the history and costs of the practice.
Race-Neutral Alternatives to Affirmative Action in College Admissions: The Research
How can colleges maintain or improve student diversity now that the Supreme Court has ruled it unlawful to admit students based partly on race and ethnicity? We look at research on the effectiveness of race-neutral alternatives.
How can colleges maintain or improve student diversity now that the Supreme Court has ruled it unlawful to admit students based partly on race and ethnicity? We look at research on the effectiveness of race-neutral alternatives.
Research Sheds Light on the Physical, Mental and Financial Costs of Nonfatal Mass Shooting Injuries
A recent study examines an often overlooked aspect of mass shootings — and calls for a national registry of nonfatal mass shooting injuries.
A recent study examines an often overlooked aspect of mass shootings — and calls for a national registry of nonfatal mass shooting injuries.
Preventing Housing Displacement: What Works and Where More Research Is Needed
A recent literature review examines short- and long-term policies that cities and states have used to try to prevent people from losing their homes for various financial reasons.
A recent literature review examines short- and long-term policies that cities and states have used to try to prevent people from losing their homes for various financial reasons.
Rules for Prescribing Controlled Drugs via Telemedicine: A Research Roundup and Explainer
For three years, telemedicine providers have prescribed controlled drugs without in-person exams.
For three years, telemedicine providers have prescribed controlled drugs without in-person exams.
How Newspaper Reporters Help My Community
A first grade student interviews a local reporter to find out how news stories get made and why community journalism is vital to civic engagement.
A first grade student interviews a local reporter to find out how news stories get made and why community journalism is vital to civic engagement.
The Expanding Role of Medicaid in US Health Care: A Research Roundup
To help journalists report on Medicaid, we’ve summarized a few studies that can inform reporters about key debates happening about this program.
To help journalists report on Medicaid, we’ve summarized a few studies that can inform reporters about key debates happening about this program.
Research Raises New Questions About Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
The bodies of Native American women, when found, are most likely to be categorized as unidentified in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, a study finds.
The bodies of Native American women, when found, are most likely to be categorized as unidentified in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, a study finds.
Eating Disorders Doubled at 38 US Pediatric Hospitals the First Year of COVID-19, Study Finds
A biostatistician at Boston Children’s Hospital explains the findings and offers advice on reporting on eating disorders among children and teenagers.
A biostatistician at Boston Children’s Hospital explains the findings and offers advice on reporting on eating disorders among children and teenagers.
Research Shows Spike in Youth Suicide Attempts, Depression After the COVID-19 Pandemic Began
Two new meta-analyses synthesize the findings of dozens of studies on attempted suicide, self-harm, depression and anxiety among kids after COVID-19 began to spread.
Two new meta-analyses synthesize the findings of dozens of studies on attempted suicide, self-harm, depression and anxiety among kids after COVID-19 began to spread.
Research: Traffic Camera Footage Shows Racial Avoidance on New York City Streets
Experiments in two well-known New York City neighborhoods use video to explore whether pedestrians physically avoid young Black men more than young white men.
Experiments in two well-known New York City neighborhoods use video to explore whether pedestrians physically avoid young Black men more than young white men.
How Indoor Air Quality in Schools Affects Student Learning and Health
Some U.S. schools are using federal relief funds to improve indoor air quality amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re covering the issue, it’s important to know what the research says about how air quality can affect student health and achievement.
Some U.S. schools are using federal relief funds to improve indoor air quality amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re covering the issue, it’s important to know what the research says about how air quality can affect student health and achievement.
How News Coverage Affects Views of Bank Regulation After Financial Scandals
Experimental surveys link news coverage of bank scandals to greater public support for government regulation — even across party lines.
Experimental surveys link news coverage of bank scandals to greater public support for government regulation — even across party lines.
Covering LGBTQ+ Health and Health Care: Reporting Tips and Story Ideas
To help inform your news coverage about LGBTQ+ health, we've collected resources and style guides, advice from experts and journalists, and eight great story ideas.
To help inform your news coverage about LGBTQ+ health, we’ve collected resources and style guides, advice from experts and journalists, and eight great story ideas.