New report offers early look at the potential economic consequences of the House-passed “One Big Beautiful Bill, which proposes deep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP.
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2025 U.S. Counties with the Highest Maternal Mental Health Risk and Lowest Resources
The 2025 Report by The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health in collaboration with the George Washington University reveals 150 counties, with 100 repeat counties from 2023, are identified as...
A new global study reveals that smart policies addressing road transport emissions could save 1.9 million lives and prevent 1.4 million new children’s asthma cases worldwide by 2040.
2025 Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards Released - 19 States Have Ds and Fs
Every year, about one in five moms in the U.S. experience maternal mental health conditions, like postpartum depression. Research illustrates that 75% of women never get the treatment they need.
New Study Tracks Air Pollution and CO₂ Emissions Across Thousands of Cities Worldwide
In a sweeping new study of more than 13,000 urban areas worldwide, researchers have mapped air pollution levels and carbon dioxide emissions.
Proposed Medicaid work requirements could significantly reduce access to health coverage and trigger deep economic losses, while failing to increase employment.
The U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program, or DPP, reported on April 28 the 21-year follow-up of this randomized clinical trial showing that the original intensive lifestyle intervention reduced the...
Certain Nasal Bacteria May Boost the Risk for COVID-19 Infection, Study Finds
New research uncovers how bacteria in the nose may play a role in making the respiratory tract more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection
Fischer Farms Approved for Certified Responsible Antibiotic Use Beef Standard
New standard helps beef producers raise the bar on antibiotic stewardship
Hospitals that Rely on Travel Nurses and Overtime Compromise Patient Safety
Hospitals that Rely on Travel Nurses and Overtime Compromise Patient Safety