Health

Even through the pandemic, poverty has fallen by 27 percentage points since 1980, according to new research.

America’s very youngest citizens are hardly immune from the inequities exposed —and, in some cases, worsened — by the pandemic. And for infants and toddlers, the consequences could be particularly…

All children deserve to grow up and achieve their dreams – regardless of their gender. Tragically, inequitable gender norms rob millions of girls and boys of their childhoods – and…

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During few times in our country’s history has leadership in education been more critical. Far too many communities continue to face the enduring impacts of systematic racism and generational poverty.…

Generative AI poses many benefits for the healthcare industry, but transparency and informed consent must be prioritized to avoid its risks.

The first survey in the U.S. to test public awareness of (PFAS) forever chemicals finds they are not so well-known.

Better understanding what young people need to succeed is essential to nurturing their development in adolescence, young adulthood, and beyond.

Psychiatrist Laura Erickson-Schroth discusses addictive algorithms and other negative forces eroding kids’ mental health.

Wildfire smoke can create economic anxiety, isolation, and despair. In rural areas, scientists see a link between smoke and suicide rates.

A new California law makes it easier for out-of-state doctors to get experience in reproductive medicine after restrictions in 18 states have curtailed access to training.

A new study shows artificial intelligence can accurately identify factors particularly related to teen suicide attempts.