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Majority of People Covered by Medicaid and Similar Programs Are Children, Older Adults, or Disabled
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Informing a Smarter World
on Feb 16
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Homelessness is Hard on Health. Unsheltered Homelessness Is Worse—and It’s on the Rise.
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More Americans are sleeping in places not meant for human habitation, putting them at risk for chronic disease, mental health and substance use issues, and early death.
on Apr 14
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For Homeless Youth, Is Poor Health Just a Matter of Time?
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A new study finds that the longer young adults spend unsheltered, the more likely they are to report poor health outcomes
on Apr 14
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Wildfires devastated their communities. Will Californians stay put?
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Recent research about migration patterns after the most destructive wildfires may help us predict what happens next
on Apr 8
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In the Battle for Time, Exercise Beats Sleep for American Adults
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Parents get less sleep than nonparents but still squeeze in workouts, study suggests
on Mar 18
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Vaccination During Pregnancy May Reduce Whooping Cough in Infants
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New study finds drop in infant cases after experts promote vaccination for pregnant women
on Mar 11
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From the Emergency Room to Eviction?
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Research finds increase in housing hardship among families that use the emergency room or are hospitalized.
on Feb 26
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The Sorry State of Women’s Health in the United States
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“Girls, women, families, society, and the economy all pay a price for the gaps in knowledge about women’s health,” a new report says.
on Feb 19
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Stepfathers Are Stepping Up—and Stepchildren Are Benefitting
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New research links positive relationships with stepfathers to stepchildren’s developmental and socio-emotional wellness
on Feb 3
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Five U.S. Facts and Trends From 2024 That You Should Know
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What’s next for an aging, shrinking world?
on Jan 19
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KIDS COUNT Data Resource Guide
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The guide includes an overview of each major data source, including what data are available, how to access that data, and some best practices for using each source.
on Jan 16
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Exclusionary Discipline Threatens Youth Mental Health, but Protective Factors Can Help
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Individual, social, and school strengths buffer against anxiety and depression, new study finds.
on Jan 15
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Partnerships with ICE only increase residents’ risk for violent victimization, especially among Latinos.
on Dec 13
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Life Expectancy Is Increasingly Tied to a State's Policy Leanings
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on Nov 7
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States With Abortion Bans Continue to Rank Among Worst for Child Well-Being
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In addition, the number of abortions in the United States increased by 11% from 2020 to 2023, despite more state restrictions.
on Nov 6
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Policy changes could reduce the disproportionate burden of care work on American women, researchers said.
on Oct 29
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Better policies could reduce the disproportionate burden of care work on American women.
on Oct 29
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What Are the Challenges to Conducting Abortion-Related Research in the United States?
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Two years after the Dobbs decision, researchers are using innovative methods to answer questions about women’s reproductive health.
on Oct 17
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The Rise of the No-Bachelor’s Bachelor?
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New study finds U.S. men without a bachelor’s degree are expected to spend 27 years of their lives married—their shortest lifetime years married since 1880.
on Aug 25
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College Shapes Black, White, and Latina Women’s Work and Family Lives Differently
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Race plays an important role in how college affects women’s marriage, fertility, and employment.
on Aug 16
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The False Narrative of an Africa Unscathed by COVID-19
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New research finds that African countries saw infections and deaths at rates similar to countries in other regions, contradicting official reports.
on Aug 6
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PRB and Population Association of America Brief Congress on Maternal Death Crisis
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Leading researchers discussed nuances in maternal mortality data in the United States—and potential policy solutions.
on Jul 31
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Citizenship, Ancestry May Help Determine Who Gets the ‘Hispanic Health Advantage’
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New research helps explain the factors behind why Hispanic people in the United States tend to live longer than other Americans
on Jun 26
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A Patchwork of Access: Self-Managed Medication Abortion in Post-Roe America
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Research shows that self-managed medication abortion accessed through online telehealth is medically safe and effective, but prospective patients face a complex web of barriers.
on Jun 25
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PRB staff offer summaries of new research and insightful sessions at the annual demography meeting.
on May 14
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How Many People in the United States Are Experiencing Homelessness?
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Informing a Smarter World
on May 9
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Crowded Coasts Put 1 in 10 Americans at Risk for Floods, Other Hazards
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Older Adults, Communities of Color, and Renters Are Especially Vulnerable
on May 3, 2024
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Today's Research on Aging: How COVID-19 Protections Affected Older Adults’ Mental Health
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New research shows the pandemic deepened feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression for many older adults and their caregivers. Social connection is the "medicine hiding in plain sight."
on Apr 16, 2024
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College Degrees Yield Lifetime Benefits for the Unlikeliest Graduates
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Informing a Smarter World
on Apr 9, 2024
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Race/Ethnicity Categories in Federal Surveys Are Changing: Implications for Data Users
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Federal revisions to race categories will give people better options for identifying themselves and provide data users with a more accurate picture of the U.S. population.
on Apr 8, 2024
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Webinar: Writing About Population Research for Non-Scientists
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on Mar 21, 2024
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Is Your Child Misbehaving? Try Reasoning With Them
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Is Your Child Misbehaving? Try Reasoning With Them
on Mar 12, 2024
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More Sleep Could Improve Many U.S. Teenagers’ Mental Health
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Informing a Smarter World
on Mar 8, 2024
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10 Things to Know About Older Americans’ Mental Health During the Pandemic
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Protecting older adults’ physical health came at a cost.
on Mar 1, 2024