Health Jun 30 Rural parents are less likely to say their pediatrician recommended COVID shots. Here’s why that matters What a pediatrician recommends serves as a strong predictor of whether or not a caregiver chooses to get their child vaccinated against COVID.
Politics Jun 27 Majority of Americans think Supreme Court overturning Roe was more about politics than law With confidence in the Supreme Court falling, more than half of Americans oppose the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to the latest poll from the PBS NewsHour, NPR and Marist.
Health Jun 23 Students are at risk of going hungry this summer. Congress might have a fix The bipartisan Keep Kids Fed Act of 2022, a reimagination of proposals earlier this spring that failed to gain traction, could extend these waivers through the end of the 2022-2023 school year.
Politics Jun 09 Support for gun rights has eroded after nearly a decade of mass shootings, poll shows With five months to go before this year’s midterm elections, voters say they are more likely to cast a ballot following last month’s mass shootings, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist Poll.
Health May 19 6 tips on showing up for someone in mourning Potential missteps in how we express our sympathy to others often emerge from our discomfort in witnessing another person in pain. But this advice from grief experts helps reframe how words can support people whose loved ones have died.
Politics May 19 Majority of Americans don’t want Roe overturned In the wake of a leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court suggesting a majority of justices want to eliminate federally protected abortion rights, more than half of Americans say they have little to no faith in that institution.
Nation May 12 Why 1 million dead from COVID is so hard for our brains to understand Humans are so ill-equipped to process large numbers – nevermind large-scale suffering – that it’s nearly impossible to grasp the toll of 1 million dead.
Politics Apr 29 Independents favor the GOP right now, poll finds. Here’s why it matters Current economic challenges, particularly inflation, have taken a toll not only on Democrats vying for their spots on Capitol Hill, but also on the one currently residing at the White House.
Health Apr 08 How this Medicaid extension throws postpartum parents a lifeline Four out of 10 births in the U.S. are paid for by Medicaid. Starting this month, pregnant and postpartum people are eligible to receive coverage 12 months after delivery to expand access and improve health outcomes for new parents and…
Health Apr 01 How this bill could help fill a critical gap in funding for school meals With pandemic-era waivers for school meals set to expire June 30, schools are scrambling to figure out how to feed kids as soon as this summer if Congress fails to act. One bill in Congress could help.